Thyroid Hormone Disturbances Effects on Male Sexual Life

Background : The influences of thyroid hormone imbalances have recently piqued the public's interest. Many people suffer from sexual dysfunction, with 8-52% of males having erectile dysfunction (ED) or premature ejaculation (PE). The aim was to assess the thyroid hormone disturbances effects on male sexual life. Subjects and method: Design : A cross-sectional descriptive study research design was utilized to fulfill the aim of this study. Setting : The study was conducted at Fertility Outpatient Unit, Damanhur University Hospital, Damanhur City. Subjects : A convenient sample included a total of 240 patients recruited for the study. Three tools were used for data collection: Tool (1): A structured interview questionnaire which consisted of two parts; part (I) patient's demographic characteristics; part (II) patient's health history. Tool (2): anthropometric measurement tool, and Tool (3): lifestyle assessment Questionnaire for patients with thyroid hormone disturbances and sexual dysfunction . Results: The study result revealed that the mean age of the studied participants was 44.10±12.01, mean body mass index was 30.760±6.136, 40% of them were underweight, 75% have chronic diseases, 33.8% had have hypertension, 17.5% have prostatic enlargement, and 25% had urination problems . There was a relation between thyroid hormone dysfunction and the patient's sexual life . Conclusion : Thyroid hormone disturbances had several effects on male sexual life; it may lead to several health problems, and causes erectile dysfunction. Recommendations : Thyroid hormone disturbances have detrimental effects on male sexual life and the nurses should be aware about this issue and share in patients' education and prevention practices.