[PS-142]Oturum adı: POSTER SESSION 2 | Oturum salonu: POSTER AREA | Oturum tarihi: 23 Ekim 2015 | Oturum saati: 14:00 - 19:00The effect of fasting on erectile function and sexual desire on men in the month RamadanOnder Canguven, Raidh A. Talib, Khalid Al Rumaihi, Abdulla Al AnsariPURPOSE: During the month of Ramadan, Muslims refrain from eating, drinking and sexual intercourse from sunrise to sunset. This intermittent fasting not only prohibits daytime practices but also changes 24-hour daily life including sleeping and hormonal patterns. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of Ramadan intermittent fasting on erectile function, sexual desire and serum hormone levels. MATERIAL-METHODS: Eligible male participants completed the two domains of International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) questionnaire for erectile function and sexual desire. They also provided information on any known disease, treatment taking, smoking habits and frequency of sexual intercourse. Frequency of sexual intercourse, two domains of IIEF questionnaire, serum hormone levels, body weight before and four-weeks after the end of month Ramadan. RESULTS: Overall, 45 men, with a mean age of 37±7.2 years, participated in the study. Frequency of sexual intercourse, sexual desire, body weight and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) lessened significantly at the end of month Ramadan compared to baseline. No statistically significant differences were found on erectile function, serum testosterone, luteinizing hormone, estradiol and dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate levels. CONCLUSIONS: Ramadan intermittent fasting might be associated with decrease in sexual desire, frequency of sexual intercourse and FSH. |