Men with irritable bowel syndrome are more than twice as likely to have impotence
Jan 02, 2025
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Irritable bowel syndrome is a functional bowel disease accompanied by chronic abdominal pain, abdominal discomfort, and defecation disorders without organic abnormalities in the intestine.
Researchers from the University of Peru examined the association between irritable bowel syndrome and impotence in 133 medical students.
The average age of the medical students in the study was 22.
According to the survey, the prevalence of impotence in medical students with irritable bowel syndrome was 108% higher than that of those without disease.
In response, the researchers explained "It may be due to decreased confidence due to irritable bowel syndrome symptoms such as cramps, abdominal bloating, diarrhea, and constipation."
It can also interfere with the production of hormones that are important for healthy sexual function if the intestinal bacteria are not working properly, and can also potentially inhibit blood flow to the penis by inflaming the lower part of the body" he said.
The results of this analysis are the first to be conducted in Peru, he said. "However, because it was a small sample, there is a limitation." The findings were published in the international journal 『Sexual Medicine』.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
