BACKGROUND Compromised sexual function is often a side effect for patients following radical surgical procedures for bladder or prostate cancer. METHODS The authors review the classification and physiology of sexual function and dysfunction. Moreover, they explain the possible pathophysiology directly resulting from surgery, and they discuss several approaches available to address these probl...

Studies examining the link between sexual dysfunction and tricyclic antidepressants have noted an overall rate in sexual dysfunction was approximately 30% of men on these medications. He noted that the overall rate in sexual dysfunction was approximately 30% for men taking imipramine. A more recent study estimated the overall rate of sexual dysfunction from tricyclic antidepressants at 60%. One...

Introduction Sexual problems and dysfunctions are relatively common experiences which significantly impact on the perceived quality of life; sexual dysfunction has been shown to be associated with anxiety, depression, interpersonal difficulties and overall negative well-being. Recent research has shown that sexual health can be indicative of overall health, for example; erectile dysfunction has...

OBJECTIVE To investigate whether methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) is correlated with sexual dysfunction in heroin-dependent men and to determine the prevalence and risk factors of sexual dysfunction among men on MMT. METHODS The study included a retrospective survey and a cross-sectional survey which contained interviews of 293 men who are currently engaged in MMT. The results of the two...