IP Journal of Urology, Nephrology and Hepatology Science

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Role of vitamin d supplementation in erectile dysfunction patients with vitamin d deficiency

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Original Article

Author Details : Shivam Priyadarshi*

Volume : 3, Issue : 1, Year : 2020

Article Page : 10-13

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Abstract

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common problem affecting 30-50% of male population above 40 years of age and PDE5 inhibitors are the only successful pharmacotherapy available. ED is considered as early marker for endothelial dysfunction which also results in systemic vascular disease. Vitamin D deficiency is strongly associated with atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases. Patients with severe vitamin D deficiency have increased risk of ED particularly arteriogenic ED. A prospective randomised study was done in patients with severe Vit D deficiency comparing effects of Tadalafil 10mg, Vit D 60,000 units weekly and a combination of the two. The use of Tadalafil in combination with Vitamin D in Vit D deficient ED patients act better than Tadalafil or Vit. D alone. The  combined therapy was well tolerated with no major side effects.

Keywords: Erectile dysfunction, Vitamin D deficiency, Tadalafil.

How to cite : Priyadarshi S, Role of vitamin d supplementation in erectile dysfunction patients with vitamin d deficiency. J Urol Nephrol Hepatol Sci 2020;3(1):10-13

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