2024-01-12 10:50:33
The head of Urology Men’s Health at Olympia Quirónsalud, Dr. François Peinado, points out that exercise is “an ideal first-line treatment option for erectile dysfunction, especially for patients who do not want or cannot use medicines”.
The benefits of walking or cycling
Based on these statements, Quirónsalud highlights that a study published in October in the ‘Journal of Sexual Medicine of Oxford Academic’ revealed that exercise sessions with aerobic activities such as walking or cycling, performed for at least half an hour three times per week, improved erectile function in all men with erectile dysfunction who participated in the study.
At home we can practice aerobic exercises as a sports routine.iStockPhotos
For its development, researchers from Baylor College of Medicine, Boston Scientific and Miller Scientific in the USA analyzed 11 previous studies involving 1,147 participants in total. “The trials in which these participants took part were randomized and included control groups, considered the gold standard in terms of reliability,” emphasizes Dr. Peinado.
Improvement in men with severe erectile dysfunction
According to the researchers, the greatest improvements in erectile function were seen in men with more severe erectile dysfunction. On a standardized scale of 6 to 30, men with severe ED who exercised experienced an average improvement of 5 points, compared to 2 to 3 points improvement for men with mild or moderate ED.
Fight obesity and reduce blood pressure
Along these lines, the expert points out that physical exercise has long been associated with an improvement in erectile function, due to the way in which it improves blood circulation in the body, helping to “fight obesity and reduce blood pressure, two risk factors for erectile dysfunction.
Excessive fat accumulation in the legs can be a disease called lipedemaiStockPhotos
Likewise, Dr. Peinado states that another of the conclusions derived from the study were the positive effects of aerobic exercise, similar to those of drugs such as ‘Viagra’ (also known as sildenafil) and ‘Cialis’ (also known as tadalafil).
Not everyone wants to take pills
The urologist points out that not everyone wants to take erectile dysfunction pills, and some are uncomfortable with the side effects, which can include heartburn, nausea and headaches. “On the other hand, exercising is something free, simple and accessible,” recommends the doctor.
Erectile dysfunction can occur for numerous reasons as men age, such as decreased testosterone and libido. “This study provides doctors and patients with the necessary evidence to definitively recommend aerobic activity as part of the treatment of erectile dysfunction,” concludes the expert.
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