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Psycho-biological correlates of free-floating anxiety symptoms in male patients with sexual dysfunctions

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Corona, Giovanni, Mannucci, Edoardo, Petrone, Luisa, Ricca, Valdo, Balercia, Giancarlo, Giommi, Roberta, Forti, Gianni, Maggi, Mario·2006·Journal of Andrology

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Anxiety has a relevant impact on everyday life, including sexual life, and therefore is considered the final common pathway by which social, psychological, and biological stressors negatively affect sexual functioning. The aim of this study is to define the psycho-biological correlates of free-floating anxiety in a large sample of patients complaining of erectile dysfunction (ED)-based sexual problems. We studied a consecutive series of 882 ED patients using SIEDY, a 13-item structured interview, composed of 3 scales that identify and quantify organic, relational, and intrapsychic domains. MHQ-A scoring from Middlesex Hospital Questionnaire (MHQ) was used as a putative marker of free-floating anxiety symptoms (AS). Metabolic and hormonal parameters, nocturnal penile tumescence (NPT) test, and penile Doppler ultrasound (PDU) examination were also performed. MHQ-A score was significantly higher in patients complaining of difficulties in maintaining erection and in those reporting premature ejaculation (6.5 +/- 3.3 vs 5.8 +/- 3.3 and 6.6 +/- 3.3 vs 6.1 +/- 3.3, respectively; both P < .05). Moreover, ASs were significantly correlated to life stressors quantified by SIEDY scale 2 (relational component) and scale 3 (intrapsychic component) scores, as dissatisfaction at work or within the family or couple relationships. Among physical, biochemical, or instrumental parameters tested, only end-diastolic velocity at PDU was significantly (P < .05) related to ASs. In conclusion, in patients with ED-based sexual problems, ASs are correlated to many relational and life stressors. Conversely, organic problems are not necessarily associated with MHQ-A score.

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Authors
Corona, G., Mannucci, E., Petrone, L., Ricca, V., Balercia, G., Giommi, R., Forti, G., & Maggi, M.
Affiliations
  • Ospedale Bellaria (IT)
  • University of Florence (IT)
  • Marche Polytechnic University (IT)
Corresponding author
Maggi, Mario
Venue
Journal of Andrology
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2006-01-02
Volume
27
Issue
1
Pages
86-93
ISSN
  • 0196-3635 (ISSN-L)
  • 1939-4640
OpenAlex
W2015871844
Cited by
103
References
37
Citations by year
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FWCI
3.61
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Journal of Andrology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Florence Research (University of Florence) (submittedVersion)
  • 8th European Congress of Endocrinology incorporating the British Endocrine Societies
Funders
Università degli Studi di Firenze
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Sexual function and dysfunction studies
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
Keywords
free-floating anxiety, erectile dysfunction, sexual dysfunction, Middlesex Hospital Questionnaire, life events, relationship stress, premature ejaculation, nocturnal penile tumescence, penile Doppler ultrasound, end-diastolic velocity
MeSH terms
Adult, Aged, Anxiety, Humans, Erectile Dysfunction, Life Change Events, Male, Middle Aged, Surveys and Questionnaires, Stress, Psychological

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