TY - JOUR T1 - Dr. Schlesinger replies JF - The Journal of Rheumatology JO - J Rheumatol SP - 1617 LP - 1617 DO - 10.3899/jrheum.160394 VL - 43 IS - 8 AU - NAOMI SCHLESINGER Y1 - 2016/08/01 UR - http://www.jrheum.org/content/43/8/1617.2.abstract N2 - To the Editor:Risk factors and comorbidities associated with erectile dysfunction (ED) in patients with gout include diabetes mellitus, hypertension, advanced age, obesity, hyperlipidemia, metabolic syndrome, certain medications, and tobacco abuse. We suggested1 that hyperuricemia and inflammation may be independent risk factors for ED in addition to the conventional ones. Lv and Chen2 suggest another … Address correspondence to Dr. N. Schlesinger; e-mail: schlesna{at}rutgers.edu ER -