Global Journal For Research Analysis (GJRA)

Dr. Hemant Waghmare; Dr. Pranjalee Bhagat; Dr. Pranay Gandhi

Volume : VI, Issue : V, May - 2017

Erectile dysfunction among diabetic patients attending a tertiary hospital in central India.

Dr. Hemant Waghmare, Dr. Pranjalee Bhagat, Dr. Pranay Gandhi

Abstract :

Background

Erectile dysfunction can affect all aspects of a patient�s life including physical, emotional, social, sexual, and relationships. The main aim of this study is to determine the prevalence and determinants of erectile dysfunction among diabetic patients attending a tertiary hospital in Central India.

Methods

A hospital based cross-sectional study was conducted on 249 male diabetic patients attending a tertiary hospital in Central India from January 1 – March 30, 2017.

Results:

The mean age of study participants was 43.39 years and the mean duration of diabetes diagnosis was 6.22 years. The overall prevalence of erectile dysfunction was 69.9%, with 32.9% suffering from mild, 31.7% moderate, and 5.2% severe erectile dysfunction.

Conclusion

The prevalence of erective dysfunction in this study population was very high.