@Article{,
AUTHOR = {Jack Barkin},
TITLE = {Erectile dysfunction and low testosterone: cause or an effect?},
JOURNAL = {Canadian Journal of Urology},
VOLUME = {17},
YEAR = {2010},
NUMBER = {Suppl.1},
PAGES = {2--11},
URL = {http://www.techscience.com/CJU/v17nSuppl.1/63035},
ISSN = {1488-5581},
ABSTRACT = {Studies have repeatedly confi rmed that about 52% of men 
between the ages of 40 and 70 years have some degree of 
erectile dysfunction (ED). Other studies have shown 
that as a man ages, his testosterone level will naturally 
decrease. Over the last number of years, we have also seen 
that ED may be one of the earliest signs and markers of 
endothelial dysfunction. There appears to be an overlap 
between ED, metabolic syndrome, and symptomatic late 
onset hypogonadism (SLOH).<br/>
It is very important for the primary care physician to 
identify patients who are suffering from ED and/or 
hypogonadism, and to also identify any other existing 
comorbidities. <br/>
This article discusses the suggested work up, diagnosis, 
and management of men who present with either ED or 
symptoms and signs suggestive of hypogonadism (low 
testosterone). It also discusses the potential relationship 
between these conditions and metabolic syndrome.},
DOI = {}
}