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Glina S, Santana AW, Azank F, Mello LF, Moreira ED, Jr. Lower urinary tract symptoms and erectile dysfunction are highly prevalent in ageing men. BJU Int 2006;97:763-765.

LUTs and ED are highly prevalent in ageing men and recent largely community-based epidemiological studies have reported a close association between ED and LUTS. This cross-sectional study of 118 men aged >40 yrs (mean age 61.7, range 45-82). attending a urology clinic evaluates the possible correlation between the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) and the Sexual Health Inventory for Men (SHIM)

Overall, 19 (16%) and 47 (40%) of the men reported having moderate or severe LUTS, respectively. Erectile problems were also common, the prevalence of moderate ED was 11% and complete ED 29%. The Pearson correlation coefficient between the IPSS and the SHIM was − 0.32 (P<0.001).

There was a close correlation between the IPSS and SHIM in this unselected population of men, adding evidence favouring a close association between LUTS and ED.