Sexual Problems in Men
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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
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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)
- Sex Therapy (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Also in Spanish
Related Issues
- Low Testosterone and Men's Health (Hormone Health Network) Also in Spanish
- Male Hypogonadism (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Also in Spanish
- Sexual Health: Testosterone Therapy (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Also in Spanish
- Treating Sexual Problems for Men with Cancer (American Cancer Society) Also in Spanish
Specifics
- Decreased Libido (Hormone Health Network)
- Delayed Ejaculation (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
- Premature Ejaculation (American Academy of Family Physicians) Also in Spanish
Videos and Tutorials
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Sexual Problems
(American Society for Reproductive Medicine)
Statistics and Research
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NIH-Supported Trials Test Hormonal Therapy in Older Men with Low Testosterone Levels
(National Institute on Aging)
Clinical Trials
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Male Sexual Dysfunction
(National Institutes of Health)
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Premature Ejaculation
(National Institutes of Health)
Journal Articles References and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine)
- Article: Effectiveness and safety of fluoxetine for premature ejaculation: Protocol for...
- Article: Effectiveness comparisons of acupuncture for premature ejaculation: Protocol for a...
- Article: Association between epilepsy and risk of sexual dysfunction: A meta-analysis.
- Sexual Problems in Men -- see more articles
Reference Desk
- How the Male Body Works Sexually (American Cancer Society) Also in Spanish
Seniors
- Aging-Related Hormone Changes in Men (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
- 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