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Sexual dysfunction among type II diabetic men: a controlled study

O E el-Rufaie1, A Bener, M S Abuzeid

  • 1Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, UAE.

Journal of Psychosomatic Research
|January 16, 1998
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Type II diabetes significantly increases the risk of sexual dysfunction in men. This primary health care study found 89.2% of diabetic men experienced sexual dysfunction, compared to 43.6% with hypertension and 16.7% of healthy men.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Urology
  • Primary Health Care Research

Background:

  • Sexual dysfunction is a common complication affecting men with type II diabetes.
  • Understanding its prevalence and nature is crucial for primary health care management.
  • Comparison with hypertensive and healthy populations provides essential context.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence and characteristics of sexual dysfunction in type II diabetic men.
  • To compare these findings with hypertensive men and apparently healthy individuals.
  • To identify potential associations between sexual dysfunction and diabetes-related factors.

Main Methods:

  • A primary health care-based study involving type II diabetic men, hypertensive men, and healthy controls.

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  • Assessment using a semi-structured sexual dysfunction questionnaire and medical history/sociodemographic data.
  • Clinical evaluation for peripheral vascular disease and neuropathy in the diabetic group.

    • Main Results:

    • A high prevalence of sexual dysfunction was observed in type II diabetic men (89.2%), significantly higher than in hypertensive (43.6%) and healthy (16.7%) groups.
    • Common issues included impaired erections and ejaculatory disturbances; reduced sexual interest and complete erectile failure were less common.
    • No significant associations were found between sexual dysfunction and diabetes complications, or lifestyle factors like alcohol misuse or marital disharmony.

    Conclusions:

    • Type II diabetes is strongly associated with a high prevalence of sexual dysfunction in men.
    • The study highlights the need for screening and management of sexual dysfunction in diabetic patients within primary health care settings.
    • Further research with larger sample sizes is recommended to validate these findings and explore contributing factors more thoroughly.