Table 2.
Sexual characteristics of male participants with metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes mellitus and controls
| Sexual characteristics | MS | DM2 | Control | P-value * |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Libido | 12 (70.6%) n=17 |
26 (96.3%) n=27 |
50 (96.2%) n=52 |
0.002 |
| Sustained penile erection during sex | 9 (69.2%) n=13 |
19 (79.2%) n=24 |
40 (85.1%) n=47 |
0.420 |
| Nocturnal/Early morning erection | 13 (76.5%) n= 17 |
25 (80.6%) n=31 |
46 (90.2%) n=51 |
0.288 |
MS=Metabolic Syndrome Group, DM2=Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Group,
*
Chi square test