Longitudinal Evaluation of Sexual Function in a Male Cohort: The Olmsted County Study of Urinary Symptoms and Health Status among Men

Overall, these results demonstrate that longitudinal changes in five sexual function domains change together over time in our community-based cohort. Erectile function, ejaculatory function, and sexual drive decrease over time with greater rates of decline for older men. However, older men may be less likely to perceive these declines as a problem and be dissatisfied. These data may prove helpful to patients and clinicians in understanding and discussing changes in multiple aspects of sexual function. Gades NM, Jacobson DJ, McGree ME, St. Sauver JL, Lieber MM, Nehra A, Girman CJ, and Jacobsen SJ. Longitudinal evaluation of sexual function in a male cohort: The Olmsted County Study of Urinary Symptoms and Health Status among Men. J Sex Med 2009;6:2455-2466.