Prevalence of erectile dysfunction among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in India: a meta-analysis
Year: 2025
Type: review
Study designs: Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is an important cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. DM patients develop both macrovascular and microvascular complications, erectile dysfunction (ED) being one of them. The risk of developing ED in DM patients as compared to those without DM is 3-4 times. Our study has reported the burden of ED in DM patients. METHODS: Literature search was done by using PubMed and EMBASE databases for studies published from 1 January 2013 to 31 December 2013 by using terms such as diabetes, erectile dysfunction, and their synonyms. Pooled prevalence was calculated by using random effect model and Der Simonian-Laird method. Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) Critical Appraisal scale for cross-sectional studies was used for assessing the study quality. RESULTS: Five hundred and sixty-seven studies were identified, out of which 10 studies were selected. The prevalence of ED in Type 2 DM patients in India was estimated 60.57% (95% CI: 48.84-72.30%). CONCLUSION: Prevalence of ED in DM patients is high in India. Stigma, stress, and phobia related to ED needs to be addressed. Screening, awareness, early diagnosis, and management for ED and DM will help in improving morbidity and mortality of the nation.
Authors: Rishabh Kumar Rana, Rajan Kumar Barnwal, Anuvi Sinha, Ratnesh Sinha
Language: English
Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4407845189