Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A New Metabolic Disease of the Aging Male and Its Correlation with Sexual Dysfunctions
Joint Authors
Maggi, Mario
Corona, Giovanni
Vignozzi, Linda
Rastrelli, Giulia
Lotti, Francesco
Cipriani, Sarah
Source
International Journal of Endocrinology
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-14, 14 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-02-13
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
14
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a well-recognized cluster of cardiovascular (CV) risk factors including obesity, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and hyperglycaemia, closely associated with an increased risk of forthcoming cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Emerging evidence indicates that benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) and its related lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) represent other clinical conditions frequently observed in subjects with MetS.
Several modifiable factors involved in MetS determinism, such as inadequate diet, lack of physical exercise, and smoking and drinking behaviours are emerging as main contributors to the development of BPH.
The pathogenetic mechanisms underlying the connection between MetS and BPH have not been completely clarified.
MetS and its components, hypogonadism, and prostate inflammation probably play an important role in inducing BPH/LUTS.
Although historically considered as a “normal” consequence of the aging process, BPH/LUTS should now be faced proactively, as a preventable disorder of the elderly.
Type of diet and level of physical activity are now considered important factors affecting prostate health in the aging male.
However, whether physical exercise, weight loss, and modifications of dietary habit can really alter the natural history of BPH/LUTS remains to be determined.
Further research is advisable to better clarify these points.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Corona, Giovanni& Vignozzi, Linda& Rastrelli, Giulia& Lotti, Francesco& Cipriani, Sarah& Maggi, Mario. 2014. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A New Metabolic Disease of the Aging Male and Its Correlation with Sexual Dysfunctions. International Journal of Endocrinology،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-14.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Corona, Giovanni…[et al.]. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A New Metabolic Disease of the Aging Male and Its Correlation with Sexual Dysfunctions. International Journal of Endocrinology No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-14.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Corona, Giovanni& Vignozzi, Linda& Rastrelli, Giulia& Lotti, Francesco& Cipriani, Sarah& Maggi, Mario. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A New Metabolic Disease of the Aging Male and Its Correlation with Sexual Dysfunctions. International Journal of Endocrinology. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-14.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1036469
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1036469