[Obstructive sleep apnea and erectile dysfunction].
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Erectile dysfunction (ED) is common among men with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) with reports of prevalence varying from 30 – 50 percent. The mechanism is unknown. Since chronic hypoxia is known to cause peripheral neuropathies, it is logical to question whether ED in OSA might reflect peripheral neuropathy resulting from the intermittent nocturnal hypoxia concomitant with OSA. Two recent studies support this hypothesis.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Zhonghua yi xue za zhi
دوره 85 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2005