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  • Endocrinology
  • Urology
  • Sexual Medicine

Background:

  • Leptin, a hormone discovered in 1994, has been implicated in premature ejaculation (PE).
  • Understanding the role of leptin in PE is crucial for developing new diagnostic markers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare serum leptin levels between men with PE and healthy controls.
  • To analyze the changes in leptin levels before and after PE treatment.

Main Methods:

  • A meta-analysis of six studies published up to October 2021.
  • Data were sourced from PubMed, Web of Science, and Cochrane databases.
  • Statistical analysis was performed using Stata software.

Main Results:

  • Patients with PE exhibited significantly higher serum leptin levels compared to healthy individuals (WMD: 17.89; P < .001).
  • Treatment with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) led to a significant decrease in leptin levels in PE patients (WMD: 22.06; P < .001).

Conclusions:

  • Serum leptin levels are significantly associated with premature ejaculation.
  • Leptin may represent a novel biomarker for diagnosing and monitoring PE.
  • Further research is needed to explore the underlying mechanisms and clinical utility of leptin in PE.