Anxiety, Depression, Infertility, Sexual Dysfunction
Conditions
Keywords
anxiety, depression, sexual dysfunction, infertility
Brief summary
To investigate the prevalence of psychological symptoms and sexual dysfunction, and to estimate their possible interactions in infertile men.
Detailed description
Although psychological disorders such as anxiety and depression are known to be associated with sexual dysfunction, and their interactions have been reported by many studies, particularly the prevalence of these two aspects and the relationship between them in infertile men in China have not been well investigated. The investigators' aim is to evaluate the prevalence of psychological symptoms and sexual dysfunction and interactions between them systematically by using validated questionnaires and scales.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
MALE
Age
18 Years to 60 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* men who seek treatment for infertility (infertility is defined as the inability to conceive after 1 year of unprotected intercourse) * age ≥ 18 years * in a heterosexual, stable relationship for at least 1 year * able to read and speak Chinese
Exclusion criteria
* inability to read and understand the questionnaire because of language difficulties * already evaluated during an earlier survey * men on medication that could have affected their ejaculatory and erectile function and/or psychological status
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Incidence and Risk Factors of sexual dysfunction and psychological disorders in infertile men | one year |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Interactions between Psychiatric Disorders and Sexual Dysfunction in Infertile Men | one year |
Countries
China
Contacts
Primary ContactZi Wan, MD
Outcome results
None listed