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Sexual dysfunction in men with type II diabetes.
Adele Bahar1, Forouzan Elyasi2, Mahmood Moosazadeh3
1Diabetes Research Center, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.
Caspian Journal of Internal Medicine
|September 3, 2020
Summary
Erectile dysfunction (ED) affects over 60% of men with type II diabetes in Sari, Iran. Age significantly increases ED risk, highlighting the need for proactive screening in clinical practice.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Urology
- Public Health
Background:
- Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic condition with significant complications, including sexual dysfunction (SD).
- Sexual dysfunction reduces the quality of life for patients with diabetes.
- Limited data exists on the prevalence of SD in men with diabetes in northern Iran.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the prevalence of sexual dysfunction in men with type II diabetes.
- To identify risk factors associated with sexual dysfunction in this population.
- To provide data from Sari, Mazandaran Province, northern Iran.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive cross-sectional study design was employed.
- 350 male patients with type II diabetes were recruited from endocrinology clinics.
- Data collected via demographic questionnaire, DASS-21, and the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF).
Main Results:
- The mean duration of diabetes was 3.65±5.75 years.
- Erectile dysfunction (ED) was present in 62.2% of patients (152 individuals).
- Increased age significantly correlated with lower IIEF scores (p<0.001); patients over 50 were 11.21 times more likely to have ED.
Conclusions:
- A high prevalence of ED exists among men with type II diabetes.
- Physicians should proactively inquire about sexual disorders during follow-up visits.
- Screening questionnaires are valuable tools for identifying ED in diabetic patients.
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