Herbal Dietary Supplements for Erectile Dysfunction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
@article{Borrelli2018HerbalDS, title={Herbal Dietary Supplements for Erectile Dysfunction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis}, author={Francesca Borrelli and Cristiano Colalto and Domenico Vittorio Delfino and Marcello Iriti and Angelo A. Izzo}, journal={Drugs}, year={2018}, volume={78}, pages={643-673} }
PurposeErectile dysfunction (ED) is a common condition that significantly affects quality of life and interpersonal relationships.ObjectiveOur objective was to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the efficacy of herbal dietary supplements in the treatment of ED.Materials and MethodsWe searched five databases to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that evaluated the clinical efficacy of herbal medicines in ED. Quality was assessed and risk of bias was estimated…
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