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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
- How Cancer Can Affect Ejaculation and Orgasm (American Cancer Society)
- How Cancer Can Affect Sexual Desire in Men (American Cancer Society)
- Hypogonadism in Men (Endocrine Society)
- Male Hypogonadism (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) 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
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: Sexual dysfunction and its impact on quality of life among female...
- Article: Sexual Functioning and Depressive Symptoms in Levothyroxine-Treated Women with Postpartum Thyroiditis...
- Article: Efficacy of Hormonal and Non-Hormonal Vaginal Gel Preparations on the Female...
- Sexual Problems in Men -- see more articles
Older Adults
- Male Menopause: Myth or Reality? (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
The information on this site should not be used as a substitute for professional medical care or advice. Contact a health care provider if you have questions about your health.