The
Sex - In men, a variety of health
problems can lead to erectile dysfunction or
impotence. One of them is revealed in a study in
the UK is the excess of thyroid, which increases
the risk of erectile dysfunction
as much as 16 times.
Excess thyroid hormone or hyperthyroidism are the result of excessive thyroid gland activity. Glands located in the neck produces hormones that affect a variety of organ system functions including regulating heart rate.
Recent research conducted at the University of Florence and University of Manchester shows, hyperthyroidism can inhibit the process of erection or menegangnya male genitalia. According to this study, 6 of 10 patients with hyperthyroidism also experience erectile dysfunction.
As reported in the International Journal of Andrology, the study involved 6573 men from various countries in Europe. The participants underwent tests to determine the function of the thyroid gland, which include tests Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) and Free Thyroxine (FT4).
Of the many participants who were examined, the scientists found a number of patients hyperthyroidism. The analysis showed, the participants with hyperthyroidism disorder 14-16 times greater risk of developing erectile dysfunction compared to healthy participants.
Initially the researchers suspect that the increased risk of erectile dysfunction is caused by a fatigue that is often complained of the people with hyperthyroidism. However, based on the results of the examination, erectile dysfunction is more directly related to hormonal conditions.
"Erectile dysfunction is a direct effect of hyperthyroidism, and not indirect effects due to fatigue is also triggered by hyperthyroidism," Dr. Giovanni Corona, who led the study, as quoted by WebMD, Friday (05/11/2012).
Excess thyroid hormone or hyperthyroidism are the result of excessive thyroid gland activity. Glands located in the neck produces hormones that affect a variety of organ system functions including regulating heart rate.
Recent research conducted at the University of Florence and University of Manchester shows, hyperthyroidism can inhibit the process of erection or menegangnya male genitalia. According to this study, 6 of 10 patients with hyperthyroidism also experience erectile dysfunction.
As reported in the International Journal of Andrology, the study involved 6573 men from various countries in Europe. The participants underwent tests to determine the function of the thyroid gland, which include tests Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) and Free Thyroxine (FT4).
Of the many participants who were examined, the scientists found a number of patients hyperthyroidism. The analysis showed, the participants with hyperthyroidism disorder 14-16 times greater risk of developing erectile dysfunction compared to healthy participants.
Initially the researchers suspect that the increased risk of erectile dysfunction is caused by a fatigue that is often complained of the people with hyperthyroidism. However, based on the results of the examination, erectile dysfunction is more directly related to hormonal conditions.
"Erectile dysfunction is a direct effect of hyperthyroidism, and not indirect effects due to fatigue is also triggered by hyperthyroidism," Dr. Giovanni Corona, who led the study, as quoted by WebMD, Friday (05/11/2012).
No comments:
Post a Comment