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Assessment of the relational factor in male patients consulting for sexual dysfunction: The concept of couple sexual dysfunction

Corona, Giovanni, Petrone, Luisa, Mannucci, Edoardo, Magini, Angela, Lotti, Francesco, Ricca, Valdo, Chiarini, Valerio, Forti, Gianni +1 more·2006·Journal of Andrology

Abstract

In a consecutive series of 1140 male subjects reporting a stable couple relationship and different degrees of sexual dysfunction, we evaluated the impact of relational factors, as assessed by the Structured Interview on Erectile Dysfunction (SIEDY) Scale 2 (exploring, as reported by the patient, menopausal symptoms, partner's medical illness interfering with sexual activity, and reduced partner desire and climax). We found that the SIEDY Scale 2 is significantly and independently associated with erectile dysfunction (ED), delayed ejaculation, hypoactive sexual desire, and decreased frequency of intercourse. SIEDY Scale 2 scores are associated with an advanced age of the partner and a long couple relationship, independently from patient's age. In addition, an increased relational factor correlates with increased extramarital affairs, conflicts in the couple, alcohol abuse, and presence of depressive symptoms, as assessed by the Middlesex Hospital Questionnaire. Our results should encourage the andrologist to consider the context in which sexual symptoms develop, analyzing the relationship and partner's behaviors and diseases. Resolving, or at least ameliorating, the relational background and the sexual framework might help in treating male sexual dysfunction.

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Authors
Corona, G., Petrone, L., Mannucci, E., Magini, A., Lotti, F., Ricca, V., Chiarini, V., Forti, G., & Maggi, M.
Affiliations
  • Ospedale Bellaria (IT)
  • University of Florence (IT)
Corresponding author
Maggi, Mario
Venue
Journal of Andrology
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2006-11-12
Volume
27
Issue
6
Pages
795-801
ISSN
  • 0196-3635 (ISSN-L)
  • 1939-4640
OpenAlex
W2006575183
Cited by
98
References
26
Citations by year
2026: 2 · 2025: 6 · 2024: 5 · 2023: 4 · 2022: 6 · 2021: 7 · 2020: 2 · 2019: 3 · 2018: 3 · 2017: 3 · 2016: 7 · 2015: 1 · 2014: 10 · 2013: 16 · 2012: 1
FWCI
3.18
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Andrology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Sexual function and dysfunction studies
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Marriage and Sexual Relationships
Keywords
male sexual dysfunction, relational factors, erectile dysfunction, delayed ejaculation, hypoactive sexual desire disorder, partner age, adultery, couple conflict, alcohol abuse, depressive symptoms
MeSH terms
Female, Humans, Erectile Dysfunction, Interpersonal Relations, Interview, Psychological, Male, Middle Aged, Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological

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