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[Prevalence and severity of erectile dysfunction in patients with type 2 diabetes in the Department of Urology at the University Hospital Center Hassan II, Fez, Morocco: a cross-sectional study of 96 cases].
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The Pan African medical journal [Pan Afr Med J] 2020 Oct 30; Vol. 37, pp. 205. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Oct 30 (Print Publication: 2020). - Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- Introduction: type 2 diabetes is a very common condition which, in some patients, may cause erectile dysfunction. The purpose of this study is to determine the prevalence and severity of erectile dysfunction in patients with type 2 diabetes attending the Department of Urology.<br />Methods: we conducted a cross-sectional and descriptive study in the Department of Urology at the University Hospital Center Hassan II in Fez using a self-administered questionnaire encompassing an "International Index of Erectile Function-5" test based on 5 questions with routine blood test results in diabetic patients.<br />Results: a total of 96 anonymous questionnaires were distributed over a 12-month period. The average age of patients was 53.5 years, 35% (n=34) of them were active smokers. Diabetes had progressed for over 10 years in 54% (n=52) of cases. Three patients were treated with diet alone, 32% (n=31) with oral antidiabetic drugs, 31% (n=30) with insulin therapy alone and 31% (n=30) with insulin and oral antidiabetic drugs. Only 11% (n=11) of patients had HbA1c below 7%. Patients reporting erectile dysfunction accounted for 70% (n=67) of surveyed patients. The proportion of patients with erectile dysfunction according to the International Index of erectile function-5 was 88% (n=84). The onset of erectile dysfunction had started more than 3 years earlier in 63% (n=60) of patients. Disorders started progressively in 90% (n=86) of patients. Screening rate was 37.5% (n=36), only 30% (n=29) of patients received phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors, then intracavernous injection or both. Forty-two per cent (n=40) of patients had either macro or micro-angiopathic complications.<br />Conclusion: erectile dysfunction is a common but little suspected condition in diabetic men. Hence, the importance of systematic screening in any diabetic patient and of adequate treatment for sexual and cardiovascular disorders.<br />Competing Interests: Les auteurs ne déclarent aucun conflit d´intérêts.<br /> (Copyright: Mustapha Ahsaini et al.)
- Subjects :
- Adult
Aged
Cross-Sectional Studies
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 therapy
Diet Therapy
Disease Progression
Erectile Dysfunction etiology
Erectile Dysfunction therapy
Hospitals, University
Humans
Hypoglycemic Agents administration & dosage
Insulin administration & dosage
Male
Middle Aged
Morocco
Prevalence
Surveys and Questionnaires
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 complications
Erectile Dysfunction epidemiology
Mass Screening
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- French
- ISSN :
- 1937-8688
- Volume :
- 37
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- The Pan African medical journal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 33598065
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.11604/pamj.2020.37.205.21774