Erectile Dysfunction Might Be Associated with Chronic Periodontal Disease: Two Ends of the Cardiovascular Spectrum

200865 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Yehuda Zadik · Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Ron Bechor · Israel Defense Forces Medical Corps

Shay Galor · Israel Defense Forces Medical Corps

Dan Justo · Israel Defense Forces Medical Corps

Rafi Heruti · Reuth Medical & Rehabilitation Center

Abstract

ED might be associated with CPD. These preliminary findings are consistent with theories that associate these conditions with systemic inflammation, endothelial dysfunction, and atherosclerosis.

Topics & Keywords

Sexual function and dysfunction studies Hormonal and reproductive studies Sexual Differentiation and Disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: The Journal of Sexual Medicine

Volume 6, Issue 4, pp. 1111-1116

DOI: 10.1111/j.1743-6109.2008.01141.x

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