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ea0014p193 | (1) | ECE2007

The metabolic syndrome and associated sexual dysfunction: psychobiological correlates

Corona Giovanni , Mannucci Edoardo , Petrone Luisa , Mansani Riccardo , Balercia Giancarlo , Chairini Valerio , Forti Gianni , Maggi Mario

Objectives: The aim of present study is to determine psychobiological characteristics of sexual dysfunction (SD) associated with metabolic syndrome (MS; as defined by National Cholesterol Education Program’s Adult Treatment Panel III, NCEP-ATP-III criteria) in a consecutive series of 803 male out-patients.Methods: Several hormonal, biochemical and instrumental (penile doppler ultrasound, PDU) parameters were studied, along with psycho...