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Association between self-initiated changes in physical activity patterns and erectile dysfunction: a longitudinal follow-up study.

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Einstein (Sao Paulo, Brazil) · 4w

Cohort studyEinstein (Sao Paulo, Brazil)· 2026

Association between self-initiated changes in physical activity patterns and erectile dysfunction: a longitudinal follow-up study.

Rafael Mathias Pitta, Oskar Grau Kaufmann, Eduardo Rossato de Victo … Nelson Wolosker

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Andrology & Sexual MedicineCohort studyClinical practiceQ3IF 0.9

Men who became physically active had lower odds of erectile dysfunction over time.

Association between self-initiated changes in physical activity patterns and erectile dysfunction: a longitudinal follow-up study.

Rafael Mathias Pitta … Nelson Wolosker

Einstein (Sao Paulo, Brazil) · 2026 · Q3 in General Medicine

Background

The effect of self-initiated changes in physical activity patterns over time on erectile dysfunction remains unclear.

Purpose

We aimed to analyze the relationship between self-initiated changes in physical activity over time and erectile dysfunction in a large sample of men.

Methods

This study included 925 adults and older men with erectile dysfunction who underwent routine health screening.

n = 925 adults

Results

becoming physically active lowered the odds of erectile dysfunction

OR 0.66 (95% CI 0.43 to 0.98)

CI excludes the null - significant

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Conclusion · 1 of 2

Self-initiated changes in physical activity patterns were longitudinally associated with erectile dysfunction in adults and older individuals.

Conclusion · 2 of 2

These data suggest that initiating and maintaining physical activity can reduce the risk of erectile dysfunction.

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