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Observational studyDiabetic medicine : a journal of the British Diabetic Association2022

Prevalence of and risk factors for sexual dysfunctions in adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes: Results from Diabetes MILES - Flanders.

Jolijn Van Cauwenberghe, Paul Enzlin, Giesje Nefs, Johannes Ruige, Christel Hendrieckx, Christophe De Block, Frans Pouwer

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12 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 32 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors at 6 institutions in 4 countries.

Jolijn Van CauwenbergheDepartment of Endocrinology-Diabetology-Metabolism, Antwerp University Hospital, Edegem, Belgium.ORCID 0000-0001-6922-6890
Paul EnzlinDepartment of Neurosciences, Institute for Family and Sexuality Studies, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
Giesje NefsDepartment of Medical Psychology, Radboud University Medical Center, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0002-8772-740X
Johannes RuigeDepartment of Endocrinology-Diabetology-Metabolism, Antwerp University Hospital, Edegem, Belgium.
Christel HendrieckxSchool of Psychology, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-0075-828X
Christophe De BlockDepartment of Endocrinology-Diabetology-Metabolism, Antwerp University Hospital, Edegem, Belgium.ORCID 0000-0002-0679-3203
Frans PouwerSchool of Psychology, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-8172-9818
University of Antwerp · BEAntwerp University Hospital · BEDeakin University · AUKU Leuven · BERadboud University Nijmegen · NLSteno Diabetes Centers · DK

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND

aimsThe prevalence of sexual dysfunctions in people with diabetes is still debated and understudied in women. This study examines the prevalence of sexual dysfunction in men and women with type 1 or type 2 diabetes (T1D or T2D) and the associations with clinical and psychological variables.

methodsAdults with diabetes (n = 756) completed an online survey including questions on sexual functioning (adapted Short Sexual Functional Scale), general emotional well-being (WHO-5), symptoms of anxiety (GAD-7) and diabetes distress (PAID-20).

resultsOne third of participants reported a sexual dysfunction. Men reported erectile dysfunction (T1D: 20%; T2D: 33%), and orgasmic dysfunction (T1D: 22%; T2D: 27%). In men, sexual dysfunction was independently associated with, older age (OR = 1.05, p = 0.022), higher waist circumference (OR = 1.04; p < 0.001) and longer duration of diabetes (OR = 1.04; p = 0.007). More men with sexual dysfunction reported diabetes distress (20% vs. 12%, p = 0.026). Women reported decreased desire (T1D: 22%; T2D: 15%) and decreased arousal (T1D: 9%; T2D: 11%). More women with sexual dysfunction reported diabetes distress (36% vs. 21%, p = 0.003), impaired emotional well-being (36% vs. 25%, p = 0.036) and anxiety symptoms (20% vs. 11%, p = 0.026).

conclusionSexual dysfunctions are common in both men and women with diabetes. In men, sexual dysfunctions were associated with clinical factors. More women with sexual dysfunction reported low emotional well-being and anxiety symptoms compared to women without sexual dysfunction. For both men and women, sexual dysfunctions were associated with diabetes distress.

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Quality of LifeAdultAustriaCross-Sectional StudiesDiabetes Mellitus, Type 1Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2EmotionsFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedNetherlandsPrevalenceRisk FactorsSexual BehaviorSexual Dysfunction, Physiologicaldiabetes distressdiabetes mellitusquality of lifesexual dysfunctiontype 1type 2

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