Advancements in Journal of Urology and Nephrology(AJUN)

Centre for Military Medicine, The Finnish Defence Forces, Riihimaki, Finland

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• Research Article   
  Sauna Bathing Habits and Erectile Dysfunction-Tampere Ageing Male Urologic Study (TAMUS)
  Author(s): Antti Poyhonen*, Jonne Akerla, Anssi Auvinen and Teuvo LJ Tammela
  
  Objective: To evaluate a possible effect of Finnish sauna bathing on erectile dysfunction (ED). Materials and Methods: A population-based study was conducted using a mailed questionnaire sent to 5,537 men in 2019. The frequency of sauna bathing was grouped into three categories: once a month or less, once a week and two or more times per week. ED was assessed using the IIEF-5 questionnaire. The questionnaire comprised also items on sociodemographic, medical history; ED and treatment for ED. Chi-square tests and logistic regression analysis were used for statistical analysis. Results: The study cohort included 2,644 men (47.8% response proportion). Frequency of sauna bathing did not affect to IIEF-5 scores (the mean scores for different groups were all close to 20.5) nor to severity of ED. Logistic regression analys.. Read More»
  

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