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The Influence of Age and Body Mass on Male Sexual Function
Abstract
This pilot cross sectional survey was designed to appraise the growing concern about the relationship between age, body weight, and sexual function. A total of 100 adult males between the ages of 18 to 40 years, and who are indigenes of Ekpoma, in Esan West Local Government of Edo State, Nigeria, participated in this study. Their weights (Kg), heights (M) and BMI were determined using standard procedures. Blood samples were also collected for the analysis of serum testosterone levels. Our findings, though subject to further investigation, suggests that there exists a relationship between age, abnormal weights and sexual function; as aging with an abnormal weight, impacts negatively on testosterone levels. It suggests also that men with abnormal weights, especially those above the age of 36 years, are likely to develop sexual dysfunction.
Keywords: Aging, Body Mass Index, Testosterone, Sexual function
