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Sex life after 65: how does erectile dysfunction affect ageing and elderly men?
Kew-Kim Chew1, Alexandra Bremner, Bronwyn Stuckey
1Keogh Institute for Medical Research, Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre, Nedlands, Western Australia, Australia. kewkimchew@hotmail.com
Summary
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is highly prevalent in elderly men, with over two-thirds affected. Common morbidities like cardiovascular disease and diabetes significantly increase ED risk, impacting sexual health in older populations.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Urology
- Public Health
Background:
- Population-based study focusing on aging and elderly men.
- Investigates prevalence and factors associated with erectile dysfunction (ED).
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of ED in participants aged 65 years and older, and 80 years and older.
- To examine the association of comorbidities with ED in these age groups.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the 5-item International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5) for ED assessment.
- Collected data on sociodemographic characteristics and self-reported morbidities.
- Analyzed data for participants aged >= 65 years and >= 80 years.
Main Results:
- Prevalence of ED was 67% in men >= 65 years and 68% in men >= 80 years.
- Severe ED prevalence was 48% (>= 65) and 57% (>= 80).
- Cardiovascular disease and diabetes mellitus showed significant odds of ED in both age groups.
Conclusions:
- ED is highly prevalent and severe in aging and elderly men.
- Common morbidities are significantly associated with ED.
- ED negatively impacts the sexual lives of older men.
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