Sexual Health and Male Sexual Dysfunction

Sexual Health and Male Sexual Dysfunction

“Male sexual dysfunction (MSD) can affect males of all ages.
The most common problems associated with sexual
dysfunction include low sexual desire…”.1

Umbrella

What may the Sexual Health and Male Sexual Dysfunction Umbrella include?

Depending on the Source (DotS) this Umbrella may include:

  • Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
  • Male Sexual Dysfunction/Problems
  • Peyronie’s Disease (PD)
  • Premature Ejaculation (PE)
  • Sexual Dysfunction/Problems In Males/Men

Definition

What is male sexual dysfunction?

In Male Sexual Dysfunction: Clinical Diagnosis and Management Strategies for Common Sexual Problems: Background the author’s definition is:

“Male sexual dysfunction (MSD) can affect males of all ages. The most common problems associated with sexual dysfunction include low sexual desire, erectile dysfunction, Peyronie’s disease and disorders of ejaculation and orgasm. Each of these male sexual problems can be difficult to treat, and some males may have more than one form of sexual dysfunction”.2

Common or Not

How common is male sexual dysfunction?

In Male Sexual Dysfunction: Abstract the authors explain:

“The prevalence of male sexual dysfunction increases with age and is relatively high with greater than 50% of men aged 40 to 70 describing some degree of erectile dysfunction. Risk factors for male sexual dysfunction include age, diabetes mellitus (DM), cancer, stroke, hypertension, penile trauma, depression, anxiety, and disturbance in central serotonin neurotransmission and 5-HT postsynaptic receptor functioning”.3

Treatment

How is male sexual dysfunction treated?

In Sexual Dysfunction: Management and Treatment – How Is Sexual Dysfunction Treated? the (United States) Cleveland Clinic elaborate on:

Sexual Health and Male Sexual Dysfunction“Healthcare providers treat most types of sexual dysfunction by addressing the underlying physical or psychological problems. Other treatment strategies include:

  • “Medication: When a medication is the cause of the dysfunction, a change in the medication may help. People with hormone deficiencies may benefit from hormone shots, pills or creams. For people AMAB, drugs, including sildenafil (Viagra®), tadalafil (Cialis®), vardenafil (Levitra®, Staxyn®) and avanafil (Stendra®) may help improve sexual function by assisting with getting an erection. For people AFAB, medications can help increase sexual desire or libido. They could include buspirone (BuSpar®), bupropion (Wellbutrin®), flibanserin (Addyi®) and bremelanotide (Vylseesi®). Hormone therapy can help people AFAB experiencing low sexual desire due to menopause
  • Mechanical aids…
  • Sex therapy…
  • Behavioural treatments…
  • Psychotherapy…
  • Education and communication…”.4

Health Care Provider

What if I think I have male sexual dysfunction?

If you think you have male sexual dysfunction, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this.

In Sexual Dysfunction: Living With – When Should I See My Healthcare Provider? the Cleveland Clinic explain:

“Contact your healthcare provider if you experience sexual dysfunction for three months or longer. If it begins interfering with your relationships or causing you and/or your partner(s) distress, it’s time to seek help. Your provider will ask for your medical history and a complete list of any medications and supplements you’re taking to get to the root cause”.5

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Sources

Where may I find the Sources quoted?

You may find the Sources quoted at:

Sources

  1. Nicol, A., and Chung E. Male Sexual Dysfunction: Clinical Diagnosis and Management Strategies for Common Sexual Problems: Background. Volume 52, Issue 1–2, January–February 2023 https://www1.racgp.org.au/ajgp/2023/january-february/male-sexual-dysfunction Accessed: 21 October 2026
  2. Nicol, A., and Chung E. Male Sexual Dysfunction: Clinical Diagnosis and Management Strategies for Common Sexual Problems: Background. Volume 52, Issue 1–2, January–February 2023 https://www1.racgp.org.au/ajgp/2023/january-february/male-sexual-dysfunction Accessed: 21 October 2026
  3. Anderson, D., Laforge, J., Ross, M. M. Vanlangendonck, R., Hasoon, J., Viswanath, O., Kaye, A. D. and Urits, I. Male Sexual Dysfunction: Abstract. Published Online 20 August 2022. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9392840/ Accessed: 21 October 2026
  4. Sexual Dysfunction: Management and Treatment – How Is Sexual Dysfunction Treated? Page Last Reviewed: 29 May 2024. Cleveland Clinic https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9121-sexual-dysfunction Accessed: 21 October 2026
  5. Sexual Dysfunction: Living With – When Should I See My Healthcare Provider? Page Last Reviewed: 29 May 2024. Cleveland Clinic https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9121-sexual-dysfunction Accessed: 21 October 2026
Topic Last Updated: 21 October 2026 – Topic Last Reviewed: 21 October 2026

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