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The relationship between atherogenic index of plasma and erectile dysfunction: a cross-sectional observational study

  • By

  • Ali Riza Turkoglu

  • Yasemin Ustundag

  • Akif Koç

  • Murat Ozturk

  • Anil Erkan

  • Atilla Satir

  • Oğuzhan Akpinar

  • Muhammet Guzelsoy

  • Abdullah Gul

  • Soner Coban

  • April 1, 2026

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    Erectile dysfunction (ED) is linked to atherosclerosis, which affects blood flow and can precede cardiovascular disease symptoms.

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    The Atherogenic Index of Plasma (AIP) reflects atherogenic low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and is associated with increased atherogenic risk.

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    This study aimed to compare lipid profiles and atherogenic indices between men with ED and those without ED.

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    No significant differences were found in evaluated parameters between men with ED and those without ED in the study.

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    Participants were categorized based on ED severity using the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5) scores.

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The relationship between atherogenic index of plasma and erectile dysfunction: a cross-sectional observational study

  • by Ali Riza Turkoglu, Yasemin Ustundag, Akif Koç, Murat Ozturk, Anil Erkan, Atilla Satir, Oğuzhan Akpinar, Muhammet Guzelsoy, Abdullah Gul, Soner Coban

  • April 1, 2026

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