Prevalence of erectile dysfunction and impacts on sexual activity and self-reported intercourse satisfaction in men older than 40 years in Taiwan.

JU-TON HSIEHChiang H.-S.Jiann B.-P.Lin J.S.-N.WEN-JING LIUWu C.-J.Hsieh J.-T.Wang C.-J.Hwang T.I.S.Lee S.-S.2018-09-102018-09-102004-06http://europepmc.org/abstract/med/15057256http://scholars.lib.ntu.edu.tw/handle/123456789/309731In order to assess the prevalence of erectile dysfunction (ED), and its association with chronic diseases and impact upon sexual activity and satisfaction during sexual intercourse, a reproductive survey was conducted among 1002 Taiwanese men aged over 40 y. The information collected comprised age, gender, level of education, history of chronic diseases, and self-reported data pertaining to erectile function, sexual activity, and sexual satisfaction during sexual intercourse. The prevalence of ED amongst study subjects was 17.7%, and the frequency increased with age. A history of chronic diseases were significantly associated with ED (P < 0.05). A reduced incidence of sexual activity and a decreased level of satisfaction during sexual intercourse were observed among subjects suffering from ED as compared to those not suffering such a condition. In conclusion, based upon the results of a community-based survey the prevalence of ED among Taiwanese men aged 40 y or more was 17.7% and it increased with age. It was also found that ED was associated with various chronic diseases and that it exerted a negative impact upon sexual activity and the level of satisfaction associated with its conduct.[SDGs]SDG3adult; age; aged; article; chronic disease; comorbidity; depression; diabetes mellitus; disease association; erectile dysfunction; heart disease; human; hyperlipidemia; hypertension; incidence; major clinical study; male; prevalence; priority journal; prostate hypertrophy; questionnaire; satisfaction; self report; sexual behavior; sexual intercourse; Taiwan; Adult; Age Factors; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Cardiovascular Diseases; Chronic Disease; Coitus; Depression; Diabetes Complications; Humans; Impotence; Male; Middle Aged; Personal Satisfaction; Prostatic Hyperplasia; Sexual Behavior; TaiwanPrevalence of erectile dysfunction and impacts on sexual activity and self-reported intercourse satisfaction in men older than 40 years in Taiwan.journal article10.1038/sj.ijir.3901218