Impact of infertility duration on male sexual function and mental health.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This study aimed to explore whether infertility duration has an impact on the sexual function and mental health of men from infertile couples.

Methods

We conducted a case-control study of 558 men from infertile couples, and the participants were divided into four groups based on their infertility duration: group I: ≤ 2 years; group II: 2-5 years; group III: 5-8 years; and group IV: > 8 years. Sexual function and mental disorders were measured using the International Index of Erectile Function-15 (IIEF-15), Premature Ejaculation Diagnostic Tool (PEDT), Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale (GAD-7), and Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) separately.

Results

As the years of infertility duration increase, the total IIEF-15 score and four domains (sexual desire, org

SUBMITTER: Dong M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9428096 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature