A routine marked by long hours, pressure for promotions, and little support from superiors can produce effects that go beyond the professional environment. A study conducted in China identified an association between elevated levels of work stress and increased occurrence of erectile dysfunction among young men.
The research followed 826 full-time workers, aged between 22 and 40 years, between 2022 and 2024. To rule out other causes of erection problems, the team excluded men with diabetes, heart disease, spinal cord injuries, hormonal disorders, use of medications known to affect sexual function, or who worked night or rotating shifts.
Instead of relying on a single stress survey, the researchers created a combined score called the Work Psychological Stress Accumulation Index, developed by a panel of fifteen specialists.
