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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Urology
  • Reproductive Medicine

Background:

  • Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disorder causing chronic hyperglycemia.
  • Hyperglycemia leads to long-term damage in blood vessels, nerves, and organs.
  • Male sexual dysfunction, including ejaculatory disorders, is a significant complication of DM.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current findings on ejaculatory dysfunction in diabetic men.
  • To explore pre-clinical and clinical perspectives of diabetic ejaculatory dysfunction.
  • To highlight the impact of ejaculatory dysfunction on quality of life and fertility.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of pre-clinical and clinical studies.
  • Analysis of various forms of ejaculatory dysfunction in diabetes.
  • Discussion of diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.

Main Results:

  • Diabetes is associated with multiple ejaculatory disorders like anejaculation (AE) and retrograde ejaculation (RE).
  • These dysfunctions negatively impact quality of life and fertility potential.
  • Awareness of diabetic ejaculatory dysfunction among patients and physicians is insufficient.

Conclusions:

  • Diabetic ejaculatory dysfunction requires thorough clinical evaluation.
  • Treatment strategies should be individualized for each patient.
  • Increased awareness and research are needed to address this complication effectively.