Among men seeking first medical help for Erectile Dysfunction, 25% are under 40, according to a new study on ED. Generally, erectile dysfunction is a common complaint in men over 40 years of age. However, Paolo Capogrosso, MD, from the Department of Urology, University Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Milan, Italy, and colleagues have observed 439 patients and revealed their results in the Journal of Sexual Medicine. 26% (114) men aged 40 years or younger have been affected by new-onset ED.
The findings also show that almost half of the young men suffered from severe ED, with comparable rates in older patients. Referring to the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF), severe ED rates were found in 48.8% younger men and 40% older men, respectively. Similarly, rates of mild, mild-to-moderate, and moderate ED were not significantly different between the two groups. In addition, researchers have noted that premature ejaculation was more prevalent in younger men, whereas Peyronie's disease was prevalent in the older group. Younger ED patients have also more frequently showed habit of cigarette smoking and use of illicit drug, as compared with older men.
Source: www.west-info.eu
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