The Relationship Between Erectile Dysfunction and Dyadic Adjustment, Couple Relationship Quality, and Intimacy: A Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT: Background and Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the association between relationship dynamics as measured by dyadic adjustment and factors such as erectile function and lower urinary tract symptoms, adjusting for relevant clinical characteristics. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study collected data from 94 males in relationships of at least 6 months and with a prostate volume equal to or higher than 30 cc. Lower urinary tract symptoms, erectile function, and relationship dynamics were assessed with the International Prostate Symptom Score (I-PSS), International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF), Dyadic Adjustment Scale (DAS). Results: We found significant positive correlations between DAS affective expressions (AEs) and erectile dysfunction duratio

SUBMITTER: Trifu DM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12471714 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature