Weight loss, whether achieved through diet and/or physical activity[1][2][3] or through bariatric surgery,[4] improves ED in men with overweight or obesity.
Physical inactivity increases the risk for ED,[5][6] while exercise — particularly moderate- to vigorous-intensity aerobic exercise — improves erectile function in men with ED and comorbidities including obesity, metabolic syndrome, and cardiovascular disease.[7][8] In fact, a 2019 review indicated that among all ED treatments, physical activity interventions caused the largest improvement in ED, with effectiveness similar to pharmacological therapy.[9]
Other emerging yet experimental ED treatments include gene therapy, stem cell therapy,[10][11] Li-ESWT,[12][13][12] platelet-rich plasma (PRP), low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS), hyperbaric oxygen therapy, penile vibratory stimulation,[14][15] and pelvic floor muscle training.[16].