“Male sexual dysfunction is a series of conditions,
most notably including erectile dysfunction (ED),
Peyronie’s disease (PD), and premature ejaculation (PE)…”.1

Umbrella
What may the Sexual Health and Male Sexual Dysfunction Umbrella include?

Depending on the Source (DotS) this Umbrella may include:

  • Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
  • Male Sexual Dysfunction/Problems
  • Peyronie’s Disease (PD)
  • Premature Ejaculation (PE)
  • Sexual Dysfunction/Problems In Males

Definition

What is male sexual dysfunction?

In Male Sexual Dysfunction: Abstract the definition used by the authors is:

“Male sexual dysfunction is a series of conditions, most notably including erectile dysfunction (ED), Peyronie’s disease (PD), and premature ejaculation (PE), defined by impaired sexual functioning”.2

Types

What are some types of male sexual dysfunction?

In Sexual Problems In Men: Summary the (United States) MedlinePlus note:

“Many men have sexual problems. They become more common as men age. Problems can include:

  • Erectile dysfunction
  • Reduced or lost interest in sex
  • Problems with ejaculation
  • Low testosterone”.3

Factors

What factors may affect male sexual dysfunction?

The MedlinePlus note:

“Stress, illness, medicines, or emotional problems may also be factors”.4

Common or Not

How common is male sexual dysfunction?

In Male Sexual Dysfunction: Abstract the author’s definition is:

“The prevalence of male sexual dysfunction increases with age and is relatively high with greater than 50% of men aged 40 to 70 describing some degree of erectile dysfunction. Risk factors for male sexual dysfunction include age, diabetes mellitus (DM), cancer, stroke, hypertension, penile trauma, depression, anxiety, and disturbance in central serotonin neurotransmission and 5-HT postsynaptic receptor functioning”.5

Treatment

How is male sexual dysfunction treated?

In Sexual Dysfunction: Management and Treatment – How Is Sexual Dysfunction Treated? the Cleveland Clinic elaborate on:

Sexual Health and Male Sexual Dysfunction“Most types of sexual dysfunction can be addressed by treating the underlying physical or psychological problems. Other treatment strategies include:

  • “Medication: When a medication is the cause of the dysfunction, a change in the medication may help. Men and women with hormone deficiencies may benefit from hormone shots, pills or creams. For men, drugs, including sildenafil (Viagra®), tadalafil (Cialis®), vardenafil (Levitra®, Staxyn®) and avanafil (Stendra®) may help improve sexual function by increasing blood flow to the penis.
  • Mechanical aids…
  • Sex therapy…
  • Behavioural treatments…
  • Psychotherapy…
  • Education and communication…”.6

Health Care Provider

What if I think I have male sexual dysfunction?

If you think you have male sexual dysfunction, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this. MedlinePlus explain:

“Occasional problems with sexual function are common. If problems last more than a few months or cause distress for you or your partner, you should see your health care provider”.7

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  1. Anderson, D., Laforge, J., Ross, M. M. Vanlangendonck, R., Hasoon, J., Viswanath, O., Kaye, A. D. and Urits, I. Male Sexual Dysfunction: Abstract. Published Online 20 August 2022. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9392840/ Accessed: 06 October 2023
  2. Anderson, D., Laforge, J., Ross, M. M. Vanlangendonck, R., Hasoon, J., Viswanath, O., Kaye, A. D. and Urits, I. Male Sexual Dysfunction: Abstract. Published Online 20 August 2022. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9392840/ Accessed: 06 October 2023
  3. Sexual Problems In Men: Summary. Last Updated: 24 August 2016. MedlinePlus https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/sexualproblemsinmen.html Accessed: 06 October 2023
  4. Sexual Problems In Men: Summary. Last Updated: 24 August 2016. MedlinePlus https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/sexualproblemsinmen.html Accessed: 06 October 2023
  5. Anderson, D., Laforge, J., Ross, M. M. Vanlangendonck, R., Hasoon, J., Viswanath, O., Kaye, A. D. and Urits, I. Male Sexual Dysfunction: Abstract. Published Online 20 August 2022. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9392840/ Accessed: 06 October 2023
  6. Sexual Dysfunction: Management and Treatment – How Is Sexual Dysfunction Treated? Page Last Reviewed: 27 October 2020. Cleveland Clinic https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9121-sexual-dysfunction Accessed: 06 October 2023
  7. Sexual Problems In Men: Summary. Last Updated: 24 August 2016. MedlinePlus https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/sexualproblemsinmen.html Accessed: 06 October 2023
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