Erectile Dysfunction and Other Sexual Activity Dysfunctions among Saudi Type 2 Diabetic Patients

Objectives: The aim of the study is to determine the prevalence of Erectile Dysfunction (ED) in Type 2 diabetic Saudi patients, to determine the effect of Type 2 diabetic on other sexual activities (intercourse satisfaction, orgasmic function, sexual desire, overall satisfaction), and to assess whether glycemic control and duration of diabetes have an influence on sexual activities or not. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 376 of Type 2 diabetic male Saudi patients. Erectile dysfunction and other sexual activities dysfunctions were evaluated using the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) by a fill coded questionnaire. Additionally, the level of glycosylated hemoglobin was measured to classify the diabetes control status in patients. Results: Erectile Dysfunction was reported by 83% of male Saudi diabetic patients. The results show that there was a significant association between the presence of ED and both the age and the duration of diabetes. Family income, occupation, and educational level of the patients show a significant association between them and erectile dysfunction (ED). Moreover, glycemic control did not show a significant association with ED in our sample. Conclusion: The findings showed that prevalence of ED among male Saudi diabetic patients is high. It increases with age and duration of diabetes. Also, the study showed that the glycemic control did not correlate with ED. It is recommended that the family physician and diabetologist should ask routinely for this complication in patients with diabetes just like any other diabetes complication.