Sexual dysfunction and depression: etiology, prevalence, and treatment.
Curr Urol Rep
; 2(6): 463-7, 2001 Dec.
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em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-12084232
ABSTRACT
Sexual dysfunction and depression are very common conditions that are age-related and chronic. In men, epidemiologic studies have confirmed a strong correlation between erectile dysfunction and symptoms of depression. Both conditions have a significant negative impact on the quality of life of patients and their partners. Several studies showed that restoration of normal sexual function improves the quality of life of patients and their partners, regardless of treatment method. The literature review and recent observations emphasize the multifactorial nature of sexual dysfunction and, more specifically, erectile dysfunction and underline the importance of the comorbidity and bidirectional relationship between erectile dysfunction and depression. Research is progressing on the possible link between andropause, sexual dysfunction, and depression, thus opening potential new opportunities to address issues of aging-related morbidities.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Transtorno Depressivo
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Disfunção Erétil
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Prevalence_studies
Limite:
Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2001
Tipo de documento:
Article