To the Editor:
We thank Liu, et al1 for their comments on our recent study, “Male sexual dysfunction and ankylosing spondylitis: a systematic review and metaanalysis”2.
To derive a more precise estimation of the sexual function and its clinical correlations in men with ankylosing spondylitis (AS), the metaanalysis was performed. Sexual dysfunction was currently established on the basis of 5 domains: erectile function (EF), orgasmic function (OF), sexual drive (SD), intercourse satisfaction (IS), and overall satisfaction (OS). The 5 domains formed the main focus of the object and both metaanalysis and regression …
Address correspondence to F. Pan; E-mail: famingpan{at}ahmu.edu.cn