Psychological consequences of erectile dysfunction in yemeni adult men

Abstract

Background:

Erectile dysfunction is used to signify the inability of the male to achieve an erect penis as a part of the overall multifaceted process of male sexual function. It affects millions of men all over the world.

Objective:

The objective of the study was to study the erectile dysfunction in adult Yemeni men.

Patients Methods

Five hundred and twenty two male Yemeni patients 17-80 years old of different months and years duration were admitted to dermatology, urology and psychiatry clinic of Al-Thawra teaching hospital between January 1992 to December 1995. They presented with erectile dysfunction and evaluated by noninvasive and invasive methods [papaverine test and prostaglandineE1 test were positive].

Results:

The clinical data and the investigations showed that about three hundred and thirty six cases were psychological impotence increased in young adults from 17-30 years of 72% and decreased in the age of 40 –80 years of 28%. About one hundred and eighty six cases were psychological premature ejaculation increased in young adults 17-30 years of 72% and decreased in the age 40-80 years of 28%. The intrapsychic, interpersonal and experiential behavioral factors play an important role in these ages and some cutaneous manifestations and diseases were associated. The empirical medical therapy and MASTER and JOHONSON technique were effective 100%.

Conclusion:

Psychological erectile dysfunctions in Yemeni adult men were common sexual disorder. Health education, medical, psychological and sexual counseling were necessary needed.