Prevalence and Correlates of Sexual Dysfunction in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes at an Endocrine Clinic in Hamadan, Iran

Abstract

Diabetes is a metabolic disorder associated with severe medical consequences such as mental illness and sexual dysfunction in adults. In this cross-sectional study, 283 patients with type 2 diabetes, aged 20 to 70 and married, were selected in 2022-2023. Women’s sexual function was evaluated with the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), and men’s sexual function was evaluated with the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF). Based on the results, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women. The mean age of the patients was 48.13±8.90 years. The prevalence of sexual dysfunction among men and women was 100% and 66.2%, respectively. A negative correlation was observed between sexual dysfunction and age in women (P=0.043) and men (P<0.001) and a negative relationship was also found between sexual dysfunction and the duration of diabetes in men (P=0.026). Sexual dysfunction is widespread among women and men with diabetes, and due to its adverse effect on the quality of life and marital relationships, it should be taken into consideration.

Keywords

• correlation
• sexual dysfunction
• prevalence
• type 2 diabetes