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Sexual dysfunction with aging and systemic hypertension.

W A Hsueh1

  • 1Department of Medicine, University of Southern California School of Medicine, Los Angeles 90033.

The American Journal of Cardiology
|June 15, 1988
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Sexual dysfunction is common in older men, especially with hypertension. Vascular disease is the primary cause, while hormonal and neurological factors play lesser roles.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Urology
  • Cardiovascular Medicine

Background:

  • Sexual dysfunction prevalence rises with age and systemic hypertension.
  • Normal male sexual function relies on endocrine, neurologic, and vascular systems.
  • Androgens influence libido and genital tissue; autonomic nervous system and arterial flow are crucial for erection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the multifactorial causes of sexual dysfunction in aging men, particularly those with hypertension.
  • To elucidate the roles of vascular, hormonal, and neurological systems in age-related sexual dysfunction.

Main Methods:

  • Review of physiological mechanisms underlying male sexual function.
  • Analysis of factors contributing to sexual dysfunction in aging populations.

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  • Consideration of diagnostic approaches and treatment challenges.

    • Main Results:

    • Vascular disease associated with hypertension, diabetes, and atherosclerosis is a key contributor to age-related sexual dysfunction.
    • Hormonal alterations appear to play a less significant role.
    • The impact of neurological abnormalities requires further investigation.

    Conclusions:

    • Vascular health is paramount in maintaining male sexual function with aging and hypertension.
    • While diagnostic tests can identify system abnormalities, treating sexual dysfunction in hypertensive elderly patients remains complex.