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Realtion Between Belly and Obesity and Erectile Dysfunction
Realtion Between Belly and Obesity and Erectile Dysfunction
Realtion Between Belly and Obesity and Erectile Dysfunction
dysfunction.
1. A study published in the International Journal of Obesity found that men with a higher waist
circumference (indicating more belly fat) had a higher risk of erectile dysfunction compared to men
with a lower waist circumference.
2. A study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine found that men with a higher body mass index
(BMI) were more likely to have erectile dysfunction, and that this relationship was strongest for men
with central obesity (i.e. belly fat).
3. A study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology found that men with a higher waist-to-
hip ratio (indicating more belly fat) had a higher risk of erectile dysfunction compared to men with a
lower waist-to-hip ratio.
These studies suggest that there is a clear relationship between belly fat, obesity, and erectile
dysfunction. If you are experiencing erectile dysfunction, it may be beneficial to talk to your
healthcare provider about ways to manage your weight and reduce belly fat.