Impairment of Couple Relationship in Male Patients with Sexual Dysfunction is Associated with Overt Hypogonadism

Our data suggest that, in subjects consulting for sexual dysfunction, a deterioration of the couple's relationship is associated with impairment in sexual activities, which, in turn, can lead to a mild hypogonadism. Any speculation on pathogenetic relationships should be confirmed through prospective studies or intervention trials. Corona G, Mannucci E, Lotti F, Boddi V, Jannini EA, Fisher AD, Monami M, Sforza A, Forti G, and Maggi M. Impairment of couple relationship in male patients with sexual dysfunction is associated with overt hypogonadism. J Sex Med 2009;6:2591-2600.