Improvement of erectile function with Prelox: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover trial

被引:26
作者
Stanislavov, R. [2 ]
Nikolova, V. [2 ]
Rohdewald, P. [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Munster, Inst Pharmaceut Chem, Munster, Germany
[2] Med Univ Sofia, Fac Med, Dept Obstet & Gynecol, Sofia, Bulgaria
关键词
erectile dysfunction; Prelox; L-arginine; Pycnogenol; endothelial nitric oxide synthase (e-NOS);
D O I
10.1038/sj.ijir.3901597
中图分类号
R5 [内科学]; R69 [泌尿科学(泌尿生殖系疾病)];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
In a randomly allocated, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover design, 50 patients with mild to moderate erectile dysfunction (ED) were treated for 1 month with placebo or a combination of L-arginine aspartate and Pycnogenol (Prelox). Patients reported sexual function from diaries. Testosterone levels and endothelial NO synthase (e-NOS) were monitored along with routine clinical chemistry. Intake of Pycnogenol for 1 month restored erectile function to normal. Intercourse frequency doubled. e-NOS in spermatozoa and testosterone levels in blood increased significantly. Cholesterol levels and blood pressure were lowered. No unwanted effects were reported. Prelox is a promising alternative to treat mild to moderate ED.
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页码:173 / 180
页数:8
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