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Objectives

Low sexual desire is one of the most common sexual dysfunctions in men along with erectile dysfunction (ED) and orgasmic/ejaculatory disorders. Comorbidities and lifestyle factors such as diabetes and obesity have been found to be important risk factors. Aim of present study was to survey the prevalence of low sexual desire in a community-based sample of 45-year old men and to analyze the association with various risk factors (sociodemographic, lifestyle, self-concept, sexual behavior, comorbidities).

Material and Methods

Between April 2014 and April 2016 a community-based sample of 45-year old men was enrolled in the German Male Sex-Study (GMS-Study). At first presentation in one of the four study centers men were asked to fill out questionnaires assessing sociodemographic, lifestyle and psychological factors as well as factors relating sexuality. To assess sexual desire men were asked how often they had felt the desire to be sexually active during the past 4 weeks. Low sexual desire was defined as rarely and very rarely. For inquiry of comorbidities, current medication and assessment of obesity, an anamnesis interview and a short physical examination were performed by a study physician. Included were Caucasian men without use of 5-alpha-reductase-inhibitors or antidepressants. Data was analyzed using chi square test.

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