{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Sexual dysfunction in men with alcohol dependence.
{Author}: Singh I;Patkar P;Dhamija S;Chaudhury S;Javadekar A;Saldanha D;
{Journal}: Ind Psychiatry J
{Volume}: 32
{Issue}: 0
{Year}: 2023 Nov
暂无{DOI}: 10.4103/ipj.ipj_228_23
{Abstract}: <B>UNASSIGNED: </B>Prolonged and excessive use of alcohol can affect the sexual function. The occurrence of sexual dysfunction has adverse psychological and interpersonal consequences.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>To assess the occurrence and correlates of sexual dysfunction in individuals suffering from alcohol dependence.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>Seventy male subjects hospitalized in a tertiary care hospital for treatment of alcohol dependence syndrome with simple withdrawal symptoms were included in the study with their informed consent. Their sexual function was evaluated utilizing a 14-item changes in sexual functioning questionnaire.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>According to the findings of the current study, sexual dysfunction is quite prevalent in alcohol-dependent people (75.7%). Erectile dysfunction was the most common disorder, followed by diminished sexual desire and early ejaculation.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>Alcohol-dependence patients have a high prevalence of sexual dysfunctions. In routine clinical practice, this may be overlooked. Clinicians must be made aware of the frequent occurrence of sexual disorders in alcohol dependence patients.