Year: 2021
Type: conference-paper
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Introduction: Men suffering from one sexual problem sometimes report having another sexual problem, but few studies have determined concordance rates among dysfunctions in non-clinical samples.Aim: This study determined comorbidities among sexual dysfunctions based on a binational sample of 4402 men from Hungary and the USA.Method: Participants completed an online 55-item questionnaire that included questions assessing erectile dysfunction (ED), premature ejaculation (PE), delayed ejaculation (DE), and lack of sexual interest (LSI). Main Outcome Measures: Concordance rates and odds ratios among sexual dysfunctions.Results: Approximately 8% of men suffered from two or more sexual problems; men with a severe sexual problem were significantly more likely to suffer from a second sexual problem; concordance between PE and ED ranged from 23-29%, with subtypes of lifelong vs acquired PE showing patterns similar to one another; and most men reporting DE reported minimal problems with LSI, although LSI was generally key to understanding all other dysfunctions.Conclusion: Documenting and understanding sexual comorbidities will help clinicians understand the often complex and intertwined nature of sexual problems and assist them in developing management protocols that address the various inadequacies in sexual response.
Authors: Laurel B. Oosterhouse, David L. Rowland, Benjamin Hamilton
Language: English
Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W3178134603