Authors: Chew, Kew-Kim¹; Bremner, Alexandra²; Stuckey, Bronwyn³; Earle, Carolyn⁴; Jamrozik, Konrad⁵

Source: The Aging Male, Volume 12, Numbers 2-3, June 2009 , pp. 41-46(6)

Publisher: Informa Healthcare

Abstract:

Introduction. We report the findings pertinent to the ageing and elderly participants of a population-based study of erectile dysfunction (ED). Method. We examined the sociodemographic characteristics, self-reported morbidities and responses to the 5-item International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5) of participants aged ≥65 years and ≥80 years. Results. Most (73%) participants were married or had partners. Among the participants aged ≥65 years, the prevalence of ED (IIEF-5 scores <22) was 67% and of severe ED (IIEF-5 scores <8) 48%. About 32% were sexually active, and 11% had regular sexual intercourse. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) was reported in 37% and diabetes mellitus (DM) in 13%, with odds of ED at 3.91 and 4.68, respectively. Among those aged ≥80 years, the prevalence of ED was 68% and of severe ED 57%. About 12% were sexually active, and 3% had regular sexual intercourse. CVD was reported in 44% and DM in 11%, with corresponding odds of ED at 2.55 and 2.90. Conclusions. Most ageing and elderly men are in a relationship and many are sexually active. ED is prevalent and severe. Morbidities are common and significantly associated with ED, impairing the sex lives of affected men.

Keywords: Ageing men; elderly men; erectile dysfunction; morbidities; sexual activity; sociodemographic characteristics

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13685530802273400

Affiliations: 1: Keogh Institute for Medical Research, Nedlands, Western Australia,School of Population Health, University of Western Australia, Nedlands 2: School of Population Health, University of Western Australia, Nedlands 3: Keogh Institute for Medical Research, Nedlands, Western Australia,School of Medicine and Pharmacology, University of Western Australia, Nedlands, Western Australia,Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Nedlands, 4: Keogh Institute for Medical Research, Nedlands, Western Australia 5: School of Population Health and Clinical Practice, University of Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Publication date: 2009-06-01

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