Sexual Dysfunction in Diabetic Patients.
- Author:
Hee Sung PARK
1
;
Hyung Ki CHOI
;
Kap Bum HUH
Author Information
1. Department of Urology and Internal Medicine*, Yonsei University, College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
sexual dysfunction;
diabetes mellitus
- MeSH:
Blood Pressure;
Diabetes Mellitus;
Humans;
Male;
Prednisolone;
Prolactin;
Reflex;
Testosterone
- From:Korean Journal of Urology
1986;27(1):181-184
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Erectile failure is a common complication of diabetes mellitus. We evaluate 2l male diabetic patients with erectile failure. Evaluation was done by CBC,SMA-12, Penile digital systolic pressure index(PDI), Bulbocavernous reflex latency time (BCRL) and serum testosterone and prolactin levels. All of the patients showed normal serum testosterone and prolactin levels. Of 21 patients, only 1 patient showed decreased PDI who also prolonged BCRL. And 12 patients (57%) were showed prolonged BCRL without decreased PDI. This study suggests that penile neuropathy is the most prevalent abnormality in diabetics with erectile failure and may predate vascular abnormalities.
