A Systematic Review on the Relationship Between Physical Activity and Sexual Function in Adults.

Autor:	Almuqahwi A; Family Medicine, King Faisal University, Al Ahsa, SAU., Alabdrabulridha H; Preventive Medicine, King Faisal General Hospital, Al Ahsa, SAU., Aljumaiah RM; Internal Medicine, King Fahad General Hospital, Al Ahsa, SAU., Alfaifi AJ; College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan, SAU., Alnaim MF; Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, King Faisal University, Hofuf, SAU., Alfaifi IA; Surgery, Jazan University, Jazan, SAU., Alsaleh NA; College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Hofuf, SAU., Abdullah Alsalem N; Family Medicine, King Faisal General Hospital, Al Ahsa, SAU., Alsuwaylih F; College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Al Ahsa, SAU., Ahmed Ali Almana A; Family Medicine, Al-Omran Hospital, Al Ahsa, SAU., Altaweel FI; Internal Medicine, Al-Baha University, Al Baha, SAU., Alsalman SM; Medicine and Surgery, Albaha University, Al Baha, SAU., AlAli Y; Internal Medicine, King Faisal University, Hofuf, SAU.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Cureus [Cureus] 2023 Dec 29; Vol. 15 (12), pp. e51307. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Dec 29 (Print Publication: 2023).
DOI:	10.7759/cureus.51307
Abstrakt:	Sexual function is a vital component of overall well-being and quality of life. Physical activity is known to have a profound influence on various aspects of health, but its impact on sexual function in the general population remains an under-explored area. This systematic review seeks to thoroughly examine existing evidence, aiming to establish the correlation between physical activity and sexual function in both male and female adults. We conducted a comprehensive search of electronic databases and relevant sources, following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Eligible studies were those that investigated the effects of physical activity on sexual function using the International Index of Erectile Dysfunction (IIEF-5) questionnaire and the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI). Quality assessment was performed on the included studies, and the findings were synthesized through qualitative analysis. The review identified 12 randomized controlled trials, primarily focusing on males, with interventions ranging from home-based walking to structured exercise training. Only two studies were conducted among females. The most recommended exercise was aerobic exercise. Consistent aerobic exercise proves to be a hopeful and efficient non-drug intervention for enhancing erectile function in men. However, when considering the effects of physical exercise programs on sexual function and the quality of sexual life of females, the results present challenges in drawing clear conclusions. Health policymakers play an important role in providing guidelines and recommendations to healthcare professionals, encouraging them to prescribe exercise as a preferable alternative to pharmacological treatments for enhancing sexual functions in both men and women. Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist. (Copyright © 2023, Almuqahwi et al.)
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