Meta-Analysis of Measures of Sexual Activity and Prostate Cancer

14 Jan 2002Dennis, Leslie K. and; Dawson, Deborah V.

Results indicate an association between prostate cancer and sexually transmitted infections, suggesting that infections may represent one mechanism through which prostate cancer develops.

Meta Analysis
2 effects
5 years
98628 subjects

Reported Outcomes

DeterminantsOutcomeDetails

Syphilis Reproductive outcome
Syphilis
Reproductive system

Prostate Cancer Reproductive outcome
Strong increased risk of Prostate Cancer
Reproductive system

High evidence
130.0%

Gonorrhea Reproductive outcome
Gonorrhea
Reproductive system

Prostate Cancer Reproductive outcome
Increased risk of Prostate Cancer
Reproductive system

High evidence
36.0%