Abstract | PURPOSE: To determine the effect of Ramadan intermittent fasting on erectile function (EF), sexual desire and serum hormone levels. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Eligible male participants completed the two domains of International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) questionnaire for EF and sexual desire. They also provided information on any known disease, treatment taking, smoking habits and frequency of sexual intercourse. Frequency of sexual intercourse, two domains of IIEF questionnaire, serum hormone levels, body weight before and four-weeks after the end of month of Ramadan were also recorded. RESULTS: CONCLUSION: Ramadan intermittent fasting might be associated with decrease in sexual desire, frequency of sexual intercourse and serum FSH level.
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Authors | Raidh A Talib, Onder Canguven, Khalid Al-Rumaihi, Abdulla Al Ansari, Mohammed Alani |
Journal | Urology journal
(Urol J)
Vol. 12
Issue 2
Pg. 2099-102
(Apr 29 2015)
ISSN: 1735-546X [Electronic] Iran |
PMID | 25923156
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Topics |
- Adult
- Erectile Dysfunction
(ethnology, physiopathology, psychology)
- Fasting
- Follow-Up Studies
- Humans
- Islam
- Male
- Penile Erection
(physiology)
- Sexual Behavior
(physiology)
- Surveys and Questionnaires
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