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Summary
Many men have sexual problems. They become more common as men age. Problems can include:
- Erectile dysfunction
- Reduced or lost interest in sex
- Problems with ejaculation
- Low testosterone
Stress, illness, medicines, or emotional problems may also be factors. Occasional problems with sexual function are common. If problems last more than a few months or cause distress for you or your partner, you should see your health care provider.
Diagnosis and Tests
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Testosterone Levels Test
(National Library of Medicine) Also in Spanish
Related Issues
- Cancer, Sex, and the Male Body (American Cancer Society) Also in Spanish
- Hypogonadism in Men (Endocrine Society) Also in Spanish
- Male Hypogonadism (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Also in Spanish
- Managing Male Sexual Problems Related to Cancer (American Cancer Society) Also in Spanish
- Questions Adult Males Have about Cancer and Sex (American Cancer Society) Also in Spanish
- Testosterone Therapy: Potential Benefits and Risks as You Age (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Also in Spanish
Specifics
- Delayed Ejaculation (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
- Premature Ejaculation (American Academy of Family Physicians) Also in Spanish
Videos and Tutorials
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Sexual Problems
(American Society for Reproductive Medicine)
Statistics and Research
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NIH-Supported Trials Test Hormonal Therapy in Older Men with Low Testosterone Levels
(National Institute on Aging)
Clinical Trials
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Male Sexual Dysfunction
(National Institutes of Health)
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Premature Ejaculation
(National Institutes of Health)
Journal Articles References and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine)
- Article: Risk of sexual dysfunctions in breastfeeding females: protocol for a systematic...
- Article: Daily living activities' performance by male diabetics with sexual dysfunction in...
- Article: Is Continuous Positive Airway Pressure a Valid Alternative to Sildenafil in...
- Sexual Problems in Men -- see more articles
Older Adults
- Aging-Related Hormone Changes in Men (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Also in Spanish
- Sexual Health (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Also in Spanish
Patient Handouts
- Delayed ejaculation (Medical Encyclopedia) Also in Spanish
- Premature ejaculation (Medical Encyclopedia) Also in Spanish
- Retrograde ejaculation (Medical Encyclopedia) Also in Spanish