The impact of a diagnosis of couple subfertility on male sexual function

Aim : The aim was to study: a) the prevalence of sexual dysfunction in male partners of subfertile couples; b) the possible correlation between sexual dysfunction and seminal profile. Subjects and methods : Male partners (no.=171) of sub-fertile couples were studied, aged between 25 and 40 yr, atten...

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Published in:Journal of endocrinological investigation 2010-02, Vol.33 (2), p.74-76
Main Authors: Elia, J., Delfino, M., Imbrogno, N., Mazzilli, F.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Endocrinology
Humans
Infertility, Male - diagnosis
Infertility, Male - psychology
Libido
Male
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Metabolic Diseases
Orgasm
Penile Erection
Personal Satisfaction
Rapid Communication
Reproduction
Sexual Behavior
Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological - diagnosis
Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological - epidemiology
Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological - diagnosis
Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological - epidemiology
Sperm Count
Sperm Motility
Spermatozoa - abnormalities
Surveys and Questionnaires
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Summary:Aim : The aim was to study: a) the prevalence of sexual dysfunction in male partners of subfertile couples; b) the possible correlation between sexual dysfunction and seminal profile. Subjects and methods : Male partners (no.=171) of sub-fertile couples were studied, aged between 25 and 40 yr, attending the Andrology Unit of Sant’Andrea Hospital. All the subjects responded to a modified International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) questionnaire, made up of 5 questions: 2 regarding erectile function, 1 concerning orgasmic function, 1 question on sexual desire, and 1 on satisfaction with intercourse. The questionnaire investigated both spontaneous sex for pleasure and sex intended to lead to pregnancy. The subjects underwent standard semen analysis, according to World Health Organization guidelines. Results : The data showed a disorder in sexual intercourse for reproductive purposes in 37 subjects (23.7%). Of these, only 14 (8.9%) also had problems with sex for pleasure. On the other hand, there was no significant variation in the prevalence of sexual dysfunction related to seminal profile. Conclusions : A diagnosis of subfertility represents a stressful situation which can reduce the pleasure of sex, especially in intercourse intended for reproductive purposes; this disorder in sexual activity does not seem to be directly correlated with awareness of the severity of the semen alterations.
ISSN:0391-4097
1720-8386
DOI:10.1007/BF03346556