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This study aims to explore how different metabolic obesity phenotypes affect the risk of erectile dysfunction.

July 5, 2026MedicineOpen Access

Association between metabolic obesity phenotypes and erectile dysfunction: Insights from a nationally cross-sectional study

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This study aims to explore how different metabolic obesity phenotypes affect the risk of erectile dysfunction.
Cross-sectional analysis using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2001–2004
Participants categorized into four metabolic obesity phenotypes based on body mass index
Weighted multivariable logistic regression models assessed the association between obesity phenotypes and erectile dysfunction
Out of 3767 participants, 1062 (28.2%) reported erectile dysfunction
Highest prevalence of ED was found in the metabolically unhealthy obese group at 36.1%
Obesity (OR = 1.457, 95% CI: 1.092–1.944) and hyperglycemia (OR = 1.795, 95% CI: 1.404–2.294) were independently associated with erectile dysfunction

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Cross-sectional study investigates metabolic obesity's impact on erectile dysfunction in men, suggesting obesity and metabolic factors increase risk.

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Cross-sectional study investigates metabolic obesity's impact on erectile dysfunction in men, suggesting obesity and metabolic factors increase risk.