In my research for this topic, the
sources on the first ten pages were between 7 to 1 and 9 to 1 about
the problem happening for men. In addition, many of the listings
were about men that did not have diabetes. I don't believe for a
minute that women don't have problems and I base that on TV
advertising recently for products for women in menopause and post
menopause to make sex less painful (diabetes not mentioned).
Out-of-control blood sugar levels can
lead to blood vessel and nerve damage that hamper sexual performance
and enjoyment. This can cause diabetes-related sexual dysfunction in
men as well as in women. Men and women with diabetes also should be
aware of sexual function issues that affect both sexes.
Other factors can cause or exacerbate
sexual dysfunction, including psychological issues,
self-consciousness, and fear of failure. If you are experiencing
impotence or sexual dysfunction, it's important to see your doctor
for an accurate diagnosis of your condition.
Sexual problems (sexual dysfunction)
are common among people with diabetes, particularly in older men who
have had diabetes for years. In addition, many medical experts
believe that women with diabetes experience sexual difficulties as a
result of complications from the disease. People who experience
sexual difficulties can lead more enjoyable, fulfilling sexual lives
by learning about common causes and symptoms of sexual difficulties,
treatment options, and how to talk it over with a sex partner.
At any given time an estimated 30
million American men experience impotence (erectile dysfunction),
defined as the inability to achieve or maintain an erection
sufficient for intercourse more frequent than one out of four times.
Sexual difficulties in people with diabetes are not always related
to their disease.
Impotence can occur in men of any age,
but it most often affects older men. A recent study of 1,300 males
found some degree of erection difficulty in 52 percent of
participants ages 40 to 70. Over 50 percent of the estimated 10
million men with diagnosed type 2 diabetes experience impotence. In
men whose diabetes is well controlled, the rate of impotence is
about 30 percent. Approximately 35 percent of women with diabetes
may experience some form of sexual dysfunction related to their
disease. Of people with complications from diabetes, 50 to 70
percent of men and 40 to 50 percent of women may have sexual
difficulties because of nerve damage.
Sexual dysfunction in men:
- Diabetes can cause nerve and artery damage in the genital area, disrupting the blood flow necessary for an erection. This is more common in older men who have had diabetes for a long time. High cholesterol, high blood pressure and obesity - all common among men with diabetes - as well as smoking, can contribute to the problem.
- Some men with diabetes experience retrograde ejaculation, which means that the ejaculate goes backward into the bladder instead of being discharged during climax. This condition does not affect orgasm, but it can make it difficult to father a child.
- Diabetes-related nerve damage can cause vaginal dryness that makes intercourse uncomfortable.
- Nerve damage also can lead to loss of sensation in the genital area, making orgasm difficult or impossible to achieve.
Continued in the next blog.
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