Researchers have discovered that regular exercise can play a huge role in the treatment of erectile dysfunction. According to the findings of a recent meta-analysis, men who suffer from erectile dysfunction can increase their erectile functionality by adding physical activities to their daily routine.
In this analysis, researchers examined seven different studies that incorporated trials of physical activity and exercise as a therapy for erectile dysfunction and compared the outcomes. When doing this, they were able to create a sample pool of 505 men between the ages of 43 to 69 years old.
With this sample, 58 percent of the men were assigned to complete aerobic exercises, pelvic floor muscle exercises, or a combination of the two. The remaining men were told not to exercise at all. After being monitored over the course of two to eight weeks, men who were a part of the exercise group showed a significant decrease in erectile dysfunction compared to the other control group.
Exercise as Part of Erectile Dysfunction Treatment
The results of this study are significant since some of the erectile dysfunction-related treatment advantages of exercise in men have been overlooked in the past. However, with the current knowledge about the effectiveness of exercise, doctors can now incorporate physical activity into the suggested treatment for this condition.
Understanding the benefits of exercise also gives men an opportunity to play an active role in their treatment. For many, erectile dysfunction can significantly deteriorate their quality of life and have both negative physical and psychological effects. Providing men an exercise-based treatment option that they can have complete control over may help negate some of the negative feelings associated with the condition.
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| Men of all ages suffer from some amount of ED. Source: nih.gov |
As researchers conduct more studies about erectile dysfunction and exercise, doctors will be better prepared to create an effective, holistic treatment plan to eliminate erectile dysfunction rather than just temporarily treat it. This recent meta-analysis was a step in the right direction. Although prescribed medications are effective for many, exercise is a great addition to improving sexual function in men.
