Sexual Problems in Men

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Basics

• Summary
• Diagnosis and Tests
• Treatments and Therapies

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• Related Issues
• Specifics

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Research

• Statistics and Research
• Clinical Trials
• Journal Articles

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Summary

Many men have sexual problems. They become more common as men age. Problems can include:

• Erectile dysfunction
• Reduced or lost interest in sex
• Problems with ejaculation
• Low testosterone

Stress, illness, medicines, or emotional problems may also be factors. Occasional problems with sexual function are common. If problems last more than a few months or cause distress for you or your partner, you should see your health care provider.

Diagnosis and Tests

• Testosterone Levels Test (National Library of Medicine) Also in Spanish

Treatments and Therapies

• Questions Men Have About Cancer, Sex, and Getting Professional Help (American Cancer Society)

Related Issues

• Hypogonadism in Men (Endocrine Society) Also in Spanish
• Male Hypogonadism (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Also in Spanish
• Managing Male Sexual Problems Related to Cancer (American Cancer Society) Also in Spanish
• Testosterone Therapy: Potential Benefits and Risks as You Age (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Also in Spanish

Specifics

• Delayed Ejaculation (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
• Premature Ejaculation (American Academy of Family Physicians) Also in Spanish

Videos and Tutorials

• Sexual Problems (American Society for Reproductive Medicine)

Statistics and Research

• NIH-Supported Trials Test Hormonal Therapy in Older Men with Low Testosterone Levels (National Institute on Aging)

Clinical Trials

• ClinicalTrials.gov: Male Sexual Dysfunction (National Institutes of Health)
• ClinicalTrials.gov: Premature Ejaculation (National Institutes of Health)

Journal Articles References and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine)

• Article: Sexual dysfunction: Time for a multidisciplinary approach?
• Article: The Prevalence of the Risk of Sexual Dysfunction in the First...
• Article: The Impact of HPV Diagnosis and Abnormal Cervical Cytology Results on...
• Sexual Problems in Men -- see more articles

Reference Desk

• How the Male Body Works Sexually (American Cancer Society) Also in Spanish

Older Adults

• Aging-Related Hormone Changes in Men (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Also in Spanish
• Sexual Health (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Also in Spanish

Patient Handouts

• Delayed ejaculation (Medical Encyclopedia) Also in Spanish
• Premature ejaculation (Medical Encyclopedia) Also in Spanish
• Retrograde ejaculation (Medical Encyclopedia) Also in Spanish