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The Relationship Between Erectile Dysfunction and Dyadic Adjustment, Couple Relationship Quality, and Intimacy: A
Dragoș-Mihail Trifu1,2,3, Daniel-Corneliu Leucuța4, Martina-Luciana Pintea-Trifu5
1Department of Urology, Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)
|September 27, 2025
Summary
Sexual satisfaction in men is linked to relationship quality, specifically dyadic adjustment, consensus, and cohesion. These factors are important for assessing and treating erectile dysfunction, emphasizing partner involvement.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Andrology
- Psychology
Background:
- Relationship dynamics significantly influence male sexual health.
- Erectile function and lower urinary tract symptoms are common concerns in men.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between dyadic adjustment and erectile function.
- To explore the relationship between relationship dynamics and lower urinary tract symptoms.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study of 94 males in long-term relationships.
- Utilized International Prostate Symptom Score (I-PSS), International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF), and Dyadic Adjustment Scale (DAS).
Main Results:
- General sexual satisfaction (IIEF) correlated positively with dyadic adjustment, consensus, and cohesion (DAS).
- These associations remained significant after adjusting for age, prostate width, and comorbidities.
Conclusions:
- Sexual satisfaction in men is independently associated with relationship quality.
- Involving female partners in the assessment and treatment of erectile dysfunction is recommended.
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