IT'S a fact that men have a shorter life expectancy than women, with their cause of death usually attributed to preventable disease. These include heart disease, obesity and type 2 diabetes - and now a study has now suggested two common conditions could be red flags for these conditions. Professor Gary Wittert jointly-led the University of Adelaide study and said erectile dysfunction and lower urinary tract symptoms, like nocturia - that's peeing at night - could signal coexisting heart problems and an increased risk of heart attacks .
He said ED and nocturia “are troublesome conditions that both damage self-esteem and reduce quality of life”. He added: “Nocturia causes sleep disruption and erectile dysfunction has adverse effects on intimate relationships. “By addressing these symptoms, healthcare practitioners can better identify and treat underlying cardiometabolic problems early, potentially reducing morbidity and mortality among men.
" READ MORE ON MEN'S HEALTH According to a 2021 study published in BJU International, erectile dysfunction now affects up to one in five men across the UK. And a 2022 study found men with erectile dysfunction were more likely to have at least one chronic health condition than men without. The prevalence of LUTS increases with age.
According to an EpiLUTS study, 72.3 per cent of men in the UK have symptoms. The study’s other leader, Sam Tafari, said: “Although we want GPs to routinely ask about these symptoms, it's also crucial for.
