This project aims to investigate the association between hypogonadism, erectile dysfunction and individual cardiovascular risk. The goal is to evaluate the significance of erectile dysfunction for male health. Data will be collected via an online survey on erectile function and by measuring serum testosterone and SHBG (sex hormone-binding globulin) levels.
Erectile dysfunction, hypogonadism and metabolic syndrome as predictors of long-term risk of cardiovascular disease
Project goals
The aim of this project is to record erectile function and measure sex hormones in participants in the German National Cohort (NAKO) at the Halle site.
project management
NAKO Studienzentrum Halle
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Hermann M. Behre
people involved in the project
Dr. Thomas Greither
Dr. Alexander Kluttig
