Treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea as a therapeutic modality for associated erectile dysfunction

Abstract

In summary, OSAS in male patients can be considered as an underlying pathogenic factor for later development of ED. Therefore, its treatment can induce significant improvement in patients' EF. The mechanism underlying ED in patients with OSAS remains unclear. However, nasal CPAP, which is the gold standard in treatment of OSAS patients, and obstruction relieving surgery have been found effective in improving sexual performance and quality of life.