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Association between triglyceride-glucose index and AVSS-rigiscan test parameters in men with erectile dysfunction.
Xin Qian1, Yangyang Gong1, Can Ran1
1Department of Urology, Suining Central Hospital, Suining, People's Republic of China.
Summary
Elevated triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index is linked to erectile dysfunction (ED). Higher TyG index levels negatively impact penile erection rigidity and tumescence, suggesting a significant association with sexual health.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Urology
- Cardiovascular Health
Background:
- Elevated triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index is a marker of metabolic dysfunction.
- Previous studies suggest a link between TyG index and erectile dysfunction (ED).
- The specific impact of TyG index on penile erection rigidity at the tip and base requires further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between the triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index and penile erection parameters.
- To analyze the correlation between TyG index levels and penile tip/base erection.
- To determine the clinical significance of TyG index in patients with erectile dysfunction.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 276 patients with erectile dysfunction (ED) and 28 controls.
- Utilized the AVSS-RigiScan test to measure penile erection parameters.
- Correlated TyG index levels with average event rigidity, average maximum rigidity, and delta tumescence of the penile tip and base.
Main Results:
- TyG index levels showed a significant negative correlation with average event rigidity of the penile tip (r=-0.220, p=0.0001) and base (r=-0.143, p=0.013).
- A negative correlation was observed between TyG index and average maximum rigidity of the tip (r=-0.165, p=0.004).
- TyG index levels were also negatively correlated with delta tumescence of the tip (r=-0.124, p=0.031).
Conclusions:
- Elevated TyG index is significantly associated with erectile dysfunction (ED).
- TyG index levels demonstrate a negative correlation with key penile erection parameters measured by the AVSS-RigiScan test.
- The findings highlight the TyG index as a potential biomarker for assessing erectile function and metabolic health.
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