Circadian rhythm and erectile function: is there a penile clock?

Nature Reviews Urology, Published online: 17 September 2020; doi:10.1038/s41585-020-00376-7Disruption of the circadian clock has been associated with pathological conditions including obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus, cancer, depression and neurodegenerative diseases. Disturbed sleep patterns have now been associated with reduced erectile function. The mechanisms behind this effect are unclear but could include hypoxia signalling and low testosterone.
Source: Nature Reviews Urology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Source Type: research