%0 Journal Article %T Hypogonadism and erectile dysfunction as harbingers of systemic disease %A Chiles, Kelly A. %J Translational Andrology and Urology %D 2016 %B 2016 %9 %! Hypogonadism and erectile dysfunction as harbingers of systemic disease %K %X Prescription sales of Testosterone and erectile aids such as phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors are at an all-time high, underscoring the importance of hypogonadism (HG) and erectile dysfunction (ED) to men’s health. The effect of these debilitating conditions has a major impact on the quality of men’s lives. Some risk factors for HG or ED including aging, obesity, smoking, and a sedentary lifestyle. Notably, these are the same risk factors for several other medical co-morbidities that contribute to significant morbidity and mortality in men. HG and ED often co-exist with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and osteoporosis. This review will explore these three co-morbidities that overlap with HG and ED, and will provide a review of their relationship with each other. %U https://tau.amegroups.org/article/view/9619 %V 5 %N 2 %P 195-200 %@ 2223-4691