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Department of Psychology and Education, University of Beira Interior, Portugal
Dr. Henrique Pereira is an Associate professor in the Department of Psychology and Education, University of Beira Interior, Portugal. His study interests major on male infertility and Urolithiasis treatment . In recent years, he has studied Penile Morphometrics and Erectile Function. Currently , Dr. Henrique Pereira is the author/editors/reviewer in several international journals.
Research Article
Penile Morphometrics and Erectile Function in Healthy Portuguese Men
Author(s): Henrique Pereira*
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between penile morphometrics and erectile function in a sample of healthy Portuguese men.
Methods: A sample of 1416 adult men with an average age of 39 years were surveyed and completed the following measures: socio-demographic questionnaire, penile morphometrics evaluation questionnaire, and the Portuguese version of the International Index of Erectile Function-5 (IIEF-5).
Results: The average result for penis length was 16.75 cm (SD=2.25) and a circumference of 9.56 cm (SD=2.38). Levels of satisfaction with the morphometrics of the penis were relatively high (7.61 on a scale of 1 to 10, SD=1.87), as well as overall levels of erectile function (4.21 on a scale of 1 to 5; SD=0.61). Results showed a negative association between penis length and erectile functi.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2167-0250.2020.9.205