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Sexual dysfunction in aging men with lower urinary tract symptoms.
Darab Mehraban1, Gholam Hossein Naderi, Seyed Reza Yahyazadeh
1Department of Urology, Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. darabm@gmail.com
Urology Journal
|December 23, 2008
Summary
Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and advanced age significantly impact sexual function in men over 50. Addressing LUTS is crucial for maintaining sexual health and quality of life in aging men.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Andrology
- Gerontology
Background:
- Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and age are common in aging men.
- Sexual dysfunction is a prevalent concern affecting quality of life in this demographic.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between LUTS, age, and sexual dysfunction.
- To identify risk factors for sexual dysfunction in Iranian men aged 50-80.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study involving 357 men aged 50-80.
- Assessed LUTS using the International Prostatic Symptom Score (IPSS).
- Evaluated sexual function with the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) via face-to-face interviews; logistic regression for analysis.
Main Results:
- 93% of participants were sexually active; sexual attempt frequency correlated inversely with LUTS severity.
- Advanced age and LUTS severity were positively associated.
- 68.2% experienced sexual dysfunction; age, diabetes, and IPSS were independent predictors of overall IIEF score.
Conclusions:
- Sexual activity remains important for men over 50.
- LUTS and its severity significantly impair sexual function in aging men, impacting their quality of life.
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