Comparing Effects of Diet, With or Without Exercise, on Sexual, Urinary and Endothelial Function, Inflammatory Profile and Quality of Life in Obese Men

Comparing Effects of Diet, With or Without Exercise, on Sexual, Urinary and Endothelial Function, Inflammatory Profile and Quality of Life in Obese Men

This study aims to compare the effects of 8 months of diet modification, with or without exercise, on weight loss, sexual, urinary and endothelial function, systemic inflammation and quality of life in obese men.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Male, aged 30-65 years
• Body Mass Index (BMI) >/= 27.5 kg/m2
• Waist circumference (WC) >/= 90 cm

Exclusion Criteria:

• pituitary disease or cranial radiotherapy
• previous or current androgen replacement or deprivation therapy
• current treatment for sexual problems or LUTS
• glomerular filtration rate < 60 ml/min
• liver disease
• alcohol intake exceeding 500 g/week in the previous 12 months
• use of opiates, glucocorticoids, recreational drugs or phosphodiesterase inhibitors