prevalence and correlates of sexual dysfunction in patients with type 2 diabetes at an endocrine clinic in hamadan, iran

Diabetes is a metabolic disorder associated with severe medical consequences such as mental illness and sexual dysfunction in adults. in this cross-sectional study, 283 patients with type 2 diabetes, aged 20 to 70 and married, were selected in 2022-2023. women’s sexual function was evaluated with the female sexual function index (fsfi), and men’s sexual function was evaluated with the international index of erectile function (iief). based on the results, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women. the mean age of the patients was 48.13±8.90 years. the prevalence of sexual dysfunction among men and women was 100% and 66.2%, respectively. a negative correlation was observed between sexual dysfunction and age in women (p=0.043) and men (p<0.001) and a negative relationship was also found between sexual dysfunction and the duration of diabetes in men (p=0.026). sexual dysfunction is widespread among women and men with diabetes, and due to its adverse effect on the quality of life and marital relationships, it should be taken into consideration.