Bhat Subrahmanaya, Pandey Manoj K, K Udayakumar, Gokani Nikunj, Rao T S Sathyanarayana
Yoga, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysore, IND.
Clinical Psychology, JSS Medical College, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysore, IND.
Cureus. 2024 Jan 30;16(1):e53265. doi: 10.7759/cureus.53265. eCollection 2024 Jan.
There is increasing concern among both healthcare professionals and the general public about the long-term effectiveness and possible adverse effects of medicines used to treat premature ejaculation (PE) and erectile dysfunction (ED). There is also a growing recognition of the advantages of incorporating alternative or traditional approaches into healthcare systems. Yoga is gaining popularity globally and has emerged as a viable adjunct and alternative to add value to patient care and prevention of illnesses, which requires further investigation. This scoping review aimed to explore the effects of yoga as an independent or adjunct intervention in treating ED and PE. In this review study, researchers conducted a systematic literature review from 2000 to 2023 as per the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Electronic databases of Scopus, Google Scholar, Web of Science, and PubMed were used for literature searches. Studies published in the English language on male individuals with ED and PE and those with comorbid stress, anxiety, and depression were also included. Studies on these sexual dysfunctions, comorbid with HIV/AIDS, and severe psychiatric conditions, i.e., schizophrenia, bipolar affective disorders, and substance dependence, except alcohol, were excluded. Ten studies out of the 2016 selected articles met the inclusion criteria and were included in the final analysis. The findings of this scoping review revealed that yoga interventions are more effective in managing PE and ED, with a greater emphasis on the former. Yoga is an effective, safe, and affordable approach recommended for managing erectile functions and PE. Men can improve their quality of life and regain confidence in sexual functioning by incorporating yoga into their routines. The study shows the potential benefits of yoga for both conditions, indicating the need for further robust studies in this area. Researchers advocate practising yoga under professional supervision for optimal safety and guidance.
医疗保健专业人员和普通公众都越来越关注用于治疗早泄（PE）和勃起功能障碍（ED）的药物的长期有效性和可能的副作用。人们也越来越认识到将替代或传统方法纳入医疗保健系统的好处。瑜伽在全球越来越受欢迎，并已成为一种可行的辅助和替代方法，可为患者护理和疾病预防增添价值，这需要进一步研究。本范围综述旨在探讨瑜伽作为独立或辅助干预措施在治疗ED和PE方面的效果。在这项综述研究中，研究人员根据系统评价和荟萃分析的首选报告项目（PRISMA）指南，对2000年至2023年的文献进行了系统回顾。使用Scopus、谷歌学术、科学网和PubMed的电子数据库进行文献检索。还纳入了以英文发表的关于患有ED和PE以及伴有压力、焦虑和抑郁的男性个体的研究。排除了关于这些性功能障碍与艾滋病毒/艾滋病合并以及严重精神疾病（即精神分裂症、双相情感障碍和除酒精以外的物质依赖）的研究。在2016篇选定的文章中，有10项研究符合纳入标准并被纳入最终分析。本范围综述的结果表明，瑜伽干预在管理PE和ED方面更有效，更侧重于前者。瑜伽是一种有效、安全且经济实惠的方法，推荐用于管理勃起功能和PE。男性可以通过将瑜伽纳入日常生活中来提高生活质量并恢复对性功能的信心。该研究显示了瑜伽对这两种病症的潜在益处，表明该领域需要进一步进行有力的研究。研究人员主张在专业监督下练习瑜伽，以确保最佳的安全性和指导。
