The effects of diabetes on male sexual function.

Journal article

Diabetic men are prone to a variety of sexual problems. It is probable that most of these sexual difficulties are the result of a progressive physical disorder upon which a psychological reaction is superimposed. Assessment needs to take account of both the physical and psychological components of the problem. The aim of management is to help the patient and his partner enjoy sexual function to the full within whatever limits are set by irreversible factors. Management therefore involves corr...

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Authors: Fairburn, C; McCulloch, D; Wu, F

• Publication status: Published
• Journal: Clinics in endocrinology and metabolism
• Volume: 11
• Issue: 3
• Pages: 749-767
• Publication date: 1982-11-01
• DOI: 10.1016/S0300-595X(82)80011-X
• ISSN: 0300-595X
• Language: English
• Keywords: Adolescent; Libido; Testosterone; Humans; Luteinizing Hormone; Diabetic Neuropathies; Adult; Middle Aged; Aged; Erectile Dysfunction; Diabetic Angiopathies; Male; Penis; Ejaculation; Diabetes Complications; Spermatogenesis; Prognosis