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A simple self-report diary for assessing psychosexual function in hypogonadal men.
Ka Kui Lee1, Nancy Berman, Gerianne M Alexander
1Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, California, USA.
Journal of Andrology
|September 5, 2003
Summary
A self-report diary effectively assesses psychosexual function and mood in hypogonadal men. Testosterone replacement therapy significantly improved sexual desire, performance, and mood in these individuals.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Men's Health
- Psychosexual Medicine
Background:
- Hypogonadism is associated with impaired psychosexual function and mood.
- Objective assessment of these parameters in clinical research is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of a self-report diary in assessing psychosexual function and mood in hypogonadal men.
- To determine the impact of testosterone replacement therapy on these parameters.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective analysis involving eugonadal and hypogonadal men.
- Daily self-recording of sexual desire, enjoyment, performance, activity, and mood for 7 days.
- Assessment before and after testosterone replacement in hypogonadal men.
Main Results:
- The diary effectively differentiated between hypogonadal and eugonadal men based on sexual function parameters (P <.0001).
- Testosterone treatment led to significant improvements in sexual desire, performance, and activity scores (P <.0001).
- Mood parameters assessed by the diary correlated well with the Profile of Mood States and improved with testosterone treatment.
Conclusions:
- The self-report diary is a valuable tool for assessing psychosexual function and mood in hypogonadal subjects.
- Testosterone replacement therapy demonstrates significant benefits for sexual function and mood in hypogonadal men.