Can diabetes cause sexual dysfunction?

by lkts1ji2kod on 2011-04-07 11:50:01

Can diabetes cause sexual dysfunction? Diabetes-induced erectile dysfunction (ED) has already been proven as a complication of diabetes. As one of the three most prevalent diseases, diabetes is categorized under endocrine system disorders. Specifically, it manifests as hormonal imbalances leading to reduced pancreatic function, decreased insulin secretion, and subsequently elevated blood sugar levels. High blood sugar can lead to many life-threatening complications, including sexual dysfunction.

Can diabetes cause sexual dysfunction? This question has an affirmative answer. The symptoms of sexual dysfunction worsen with the progression of the disease. Initially, patients may have normal libido, be able to ejaculate and experience orgasm, but only suffer from weak penile erection. As diabetes progresses over time, it can gradually develop into complete ED.

Why does diabetes cause sexual dysfunction? Experts believe that this is because high blood sugar levels can lead to the accumulation of polyols on nerve fibers, causing them to degenerate and lose function. Peripheral neuropathy can affect penile sensation, thereby reducing the penile erection response. If the autonomic nerves in the corpus cavernosum are damaged, it can disrupt vascular regulation in the erectile tissue, making it impossible for the corpus cavernosum to become engorged with blood. Additionally, diabetic patients are prone to developing atherosclerotic plaques in their arteries, narrowing the vessels, and thickening the capillary basement membrane in the corpus cavernosum. Both of these factors reduce blood supply and affect erections. Diabetes also lowers sex hormone levels, affecting sexual function. 40% to 60% of diabetic patients develop hypertension, and most antihypertensive drugs can cause ED.

According to statistics, about 1% to 2% of diabetic patients experience retrograde ejaculation, where semen flows backward into the bladder instead of being expelled through the urethra during orgasm. This is related to damage to the autonomic nerves controlling the bladder neck, which should close during ejaculation but remains open.

In summary, the above information is provided by Guangzhou Diabetes Hospital regarding whether diabetes causes sexual dysfunction. A reminder: ED is one of the earlier symptoms of diabetes. Doctors recommend checking for diabetes if experiencing ED. If diagnosed with diabetes, active treatment is necessary, including strict dietary control and regular use of antidiabetic medications. Once diabetes is controlled, ED symptoms can also improve.

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