Serum YKL-40 Level and Platelets Indices Among Patients With Diabetic Erectile Dysfunction

Assessment of Serum YKL-40 Level and Platelets Indices Among Patients With Diabetic Erectile Dysfunction

The aim of this current study is to estimate serum level of YKL-40, serum total testosterone and platelets indices in diabetic patients with erectile dysfunction treated by daily tadalafil 5mg for 3 months.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Diabetic patients with ED.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with history of pelvic trauma.
• Patients with major pelvic surgical intervention.
• Patients with hypogonadism and hyperprolactinemia.
• Patients with chronic liver disease.
• Patients with cardio vascular system diseases.
• History of chronic intake of central nervous system, anti androgen drugs or other drugs as Tramadol.
• Smokers patients.
• Patients with non-vasculogenic Erectile dysfunction.