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Infertility and psychosexual disorders: relationship in infertile couples.
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Family MedicineFertilityErectile DysfunctionReproductive HealthGynecologyPoint QuestionnaireReproductive EndocrinologyContraceptionGender StudiesReproductive MedicineMale InfertilityMale Reproductive HealthMale Infertility TreatmentPublic HealthCouple TherapySexual And Reproductive HealthInfertilityAndrologyErectile Dysfunction 15Psychosexual DisordersSexual DysfunctionSexual ResponsibilitySexual HealthConsecutive Infertile CouplesMedicine
The study interviewed 175 infertile couples using a 25‑point questionnaire administered both jointly and separately. Psychosexual dysfunction was common among infertile couples, with premature ejaculation (66%) and dyspareunia (58%) being the most frequent male and female problems, respectively, and overall prevalence linked to ignorance and lack of sex education.
175 consecutive infertile couples were interviewed together and individually in accordance with a 25 point questionnaire. Amongst the males, premature ejaculations 66% was most common problem followed by erectile dysfunction 15%, decreased libido 11% and orgasmic failure 8%. Amongst females dyspareunia 58%, decreased libido 28% and orgasmic failure 14% were most common problems. Various type of misconceptions were also observed in the infertile couples. Lack of sexual awareness and education formed an important part of observations. Psychosexual dysfunction and infertility was found to occur, in a large number of couples, together in association. Most common cause for this problem seems to be ignorance and lack of sex education.