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The theme of the day-long convention is "Men’s Health: from Pathophysiology to Practice." 


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Dr. Jaime Songco, secretary of the Philippine Society of Urologic Oncology, said the figure was based on "post-marketing surveys" conducted by pharmaceutical companies dealing with ED.


Songco said that the lifestyle of Filipinos nowadays places them in conditions that affect their sexual functions.


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Fifty percent of men who have diabetes suffer from ED.


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Dr. Jose Albert Reyes, president of the Philippine Society for the Study of the Aging Male (PHISSAM), said majority of men with ED say the condition makes them anxious and depressed, and diminishes their self-confidence. A quarter of them say their condition make them feel unattractive. 


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But men still put more premium on the act than women, with 80 percent of the males saying sex was important compared to 60 percent of the females aged 40 to 80 years.


The Philippines, one of 28 countries included in the Pfizer Global Study of Sexual Attitudes and Behaviors, finished a respectable third in the landmark survey of more than 26,000 people, including 500 Filipinos.


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Aging male society holds annual gab

March 16, 2006 - 12:00am

The Philippine Society for the Study of the Aging Male Foundation Inc. (PhiSSAM) is holding its 5th Annual Convention on March 22, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Century Park Hotel in Malate, Manila. The theme of the...

Science and Environment

Many Pinoys over 40 suffering from male menopause

By Sheila Crisostomo | October 7, 2005 - 12:00am

The loss of sexual urge among Filipino males aged above 40 may be blamed on their entering male menopause or "andropause," a medical expert said yesterday.

News Commentary

6 million Pinoys suffer from erectile dysfunction

By Sheila Crisostomo | August 13, 2005 - 12:00am

Unhealthy and stressful lifestyles have taken a toll on the love life of the Pinoy macho as around six million Filipinos are now reportedly suffering from erectile dysfunction (ED) or impotence. Dr. Jaime Songco,...

News Commentary

ED affects men’s health, lifestyle

March 31, 2005 - 12:00am

Erectile Dysfunction (ED), also known as impotence, is a type of medical condition that affects approximately 130 million men worldwide from the age of 40 upwards. It may also be a symptom of other medical conditions...

Science and Environment

ED takes its toll on men’s mental well-being

March 17, 2005 - 12:00am

Erectile dysfunction (ED) affects not only sexual health but also has an impact on mental well-being. Dr. Jose Albert Reyes, president of the Philippine Society for the Study of the Aging Male (PHISSAM), said majority...

Science and Environment

‘Agequake’ not only a medical problem

April 10, 2003 - 12:00am

By the year 2050, there will be more elderly people than youths in the world. A 2001 US Census Bureau study called "An Aging World" states that the percentage of population aged 65 and over in 2050 is projected...

Science and Environment

Pinoys from 40 to 80 still value sex — study

By Rainier Allan Ronda | October 10, 2002 - 12:00am

Sex is what makes the world go round for 70 percent of adults 40 years old and above, a recent survey by a leading drug company said. But men still put more premium on the act than women, with 80 percent of the...

Headlines