There was a recent release of a new medical study, linking sleep apnea and
erectile dysfunction and/or decreased sexual performance. In this study
conducted at the Walter Reed Military National Medical Center in Bethesda,
ninety-two men with an average age of 46 were observed. All of the members of
the group were diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), treated, and
followed for six months.
The results concluded that after
being treated for sleep apnea over a period of time, erectile dysfunction was
eliminated in about forty percent of those who initially reported it. Others
with a reduced to normal libido also experienced a boost in sexual performance.
Overall, sexual function and satisfaction were improved in the majority of
non-diabetic men in the study, regardless of their level of initial erectile
dysfunction.
OSA is a sleep related
breathing disorder that occurs when the tissue in the back of the throat
collapses and blocks the airway, causing the body to stop breathing during
sleep. In addition to being linked with decreased sexual performance, OSA can
increase the risk of stroke, hypertension, diabetes, high blood pressure, and
heart attack. It can also significantly decrease the survival rate of cancer
patients with untreated sleep apnea. Read More...
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