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Sexual dysfunction associated with diabetes mellitus.

A J Wabrek

    The Journal of Family Practice
    |April 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary

    Diabetes significantly impacts male sexual function, with 50-60% experiencing impotence, often linked to age rather than diabetes duration. Treatment varies based on the cause, distinguishing between organic and psychogenic impotence.

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    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Urology
    • Sexual Medicine

    Background:

    • Diabetes mellitus is a common condition with significant systemic complications.
    • Sexual dysfunction is a frequently reported complication in diabetic patients.
    • Understanding the specific types and causes of sexual dysfunction in diabetes is crucial for patient care.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the current understanding of sexual dysfunction in diabetes mellitus.
    • To explore the prevalence, etiology, and diagnostic approaches for male sexual dysfunction in diabetics.
    • To discuss treatment options for different types of sexual dysfunction.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of studies on diabetes and sexual dysfunction.
    • Analysis of prevalence data for impotence and retrograde ejaculation in diabetic males.
    • Discussion of diagnostic tools like nocturnal penile tumescence monitoring.
    • Review of treatment modalities for organic and psychogenic impotence.

    Main Results:

    • Impotence affects 50-60% of diabetic males; age is a risk factor, not diabetes duration.
    • Autonomic neuropathy is the presumed cause of impotence, though vascular factors are debated.
    • Retrograde ejaculation occurs in 1-2% of cases.
    • Nocturnal penile tumescence monitoring helps differentiate organic from psychogenic impotence.
    • Female sexual response to diabetes remains unclear, requiring more research.

    Conclusions:

    • Male sexual dysfunction, particularly impotence, is highly prevalent in diabetes.
    • Diagnosis requires differentiating organic causes (neuropathy, vascular) from psychogenic factors.
    • Treatment strategies should be tailored to the underlying cause, including prostheses for organic impotence and counseling for psychogenic cases.
    • Further research is needed to clarify the impact of diabetes on female sexual function.

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