Prevalence and Incidence of Erectile Dysfunction in Men With Overweight and Obesity: A Systematic Literature Review.

Obesity reviews : an official journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity·April 1, 2026·PMID: 41337750

What's New

A systematic review found that erectile dysfunction prevalence varied widely among men with overweight and obesity, with higher rates observed in older age groups.

Detailed Summary

A systematic review following PRISMA guidelines analyzed 23 studies comprising 52,981 participants, of whom 18,104 were classified as having overweight or obesity (BMI ≥25 kg/m²). ED prevalence varied considerably across studies, and inconsistencies in BMI classifications and ED assessment methods complicated direct comparisons.

Study Population

Men with overweight or obesity (BMI ≥25 kg/m²), including 18,104 across 23 studies within a total of 52,981 participants

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