What are the most common sexual dysfunction among diabetics?
Sexual dysfunction is common amongst diabetics. The causes could be vascular, neurological or psychological. In diabetic impotence, the history is suggestive of presence o suggestive of presence of desire but decline in erectile ability at all times. Usually the onset of the problem is gradual. In some, the presenting symptom could be premature ejacul could be premature ejaculation and rarely retrograde ejaculation. Diabetic women sometimes complain of reduction in lubrication and difficulty in reaching orgasm. Monilial infection may further reduce lubrication and associated itching makes intercourse uncomfortable. Monilial infection often leads to Balanitis. A misconception that “all diabetics become impotent” may itself lead to psychogenic sexual dysfunction.
Sexual dysfunction is common amongst diabetics. The causes could be vascular, neurological or psychological. In diabetic impotence, the history is suggestive of presence o suggestive of presence of desire but decline in erectile ability at all times. Usually the onset of the problem is gradual. In some, the presenting symptom could be premature ejacul could be premature ejaculation and rarely retrograde ejaculation. Diabetic women sometimes complain of reduction in lubrication and difficulty in reaching orgasm. Monilial infection may further reduce lubrication and associated itching makes intercourse uncomfortable. Monilial infection often leads to Balanitis. A misconception that “all diabetics become impotent” may itself lead to psychogenic sexual dysfunction.
