Evaluation of the action of the dietary supplement on the main parameters of erectile function in men.
Authors:   the Department of Urology named after E.V. Shakhov FGBOU VO «PIMU», Nashivochnikova N.A. ,   Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, Krupin V.N. ,   the Department of Urology named after E.V. Shakhov of the Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution «PIMU» of the Ministry of Health of Russia; Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
Published: November 2024

Introduction. Male infertility is a complex disease with many potential causes, including hormonal imbalance, anatomical problems, genetic factors, lifestyle factors, and more. Currently, there is a fairly large group of infertile men with unspecified causes of the disease. Introduction. Erection is a neurovascular process that is regulated by psychological factors and endocrine status. Erectile dysfunction can be based on various causes – psychological, neurological, endocrinological, vascular – arterial and related to impaired functioning of the cavernous bodies, or a combination of the above factors. The assessment of the factors that lead to erectile dysfunction in this particular man is fundamentally important for choosing the right treatment tactics. Among the many methods of correcting erectile disorders, herbal components and other biologically active substances are currently actively used to enhance testosterone synthesis, libido stimulation and erection. Objective. To evaluate the effect of the dietary supplement Vuka Forte on the main parameters of erectile function in men. Materials and methods. This article describes analyzed data from 45 men with erectile disorders of various etiologies, with complaints of a decrease in the quality of adequate erections of mild and moderate severity at the age of 34 to 55 years and the duration of the disease from 6 months to 9 years, who were recommended dietary supplement Vuka Forte. The complex was used by men 1 tablet 1 time per day with meals in the morning for 1 month. The results were evaluated 1 month after the start of taking the Vuka Forte dietary supplement. An objective (physical) examination was performed. Laboratory diagnostics included the determination of the following indicators: biochemical profile, total testosterone, albumin, LH (luteinizing hormone), insulin, glucose, glycosylated hemoglobin, lipid profile. The assessment of the quality of life and sexual function of men was carried out on the IPSS scale (International System for the Summary Assessment of Prostate Diseases, Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (GMP)) and IIEF-15 (International index of erectile function). Results. According to the results of our work, the use of Vuka Forte dietary supplements in men with various erectile disorders, including those associated with metabolic disorders, especially in the early stages of its development, contributes to the restoration of insulin receptor sensitivity, normalization of carbohydrate and lipid metabolism, endothelial function. The use of Vuka Forte dietary supplements is accompanied by a statistically significant improvement in erectile function to the level of mild erectile disorders or their absence, stabilization of the hormonal background, and improvement in the quality of life in general. Conclusions. The results indicate the possibility of using the dietary supplement Vuka Forte as a multicomponent complex for men with various erectile dysfunctions, including those associated with metabolic disorders of any severity, and its use is justified.