Shabsigh R, Zakaria L, Anastasiadis A G, Seidman A S
Department of Urology, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, 161 Fort Washington Avenue, New York, NY 10032, USA.
Curr Urol Rep. 2001 Dec;2(6):463-7. doi: 10.1007/s11934-001-0040-x.
Sexual dysfunction and depression are very common conditions that are age-related and chronic. In men, epidemiologic studies have confirmed a strong correlation between erectile dysfunction and symptoms of depression. Both conditions have a significant negative impact on the quality of life of patients and their partners. Several studies showed that restoration of normal sexual function improves the quality of life of patients and their partners, regardless of treatment method. The literature review and recent observations emphasize the multifactorial nature of sexual dysfunction and, more specifically, erectile dysfunction and underline the importance of the comorbidity and bidirectional relationship between erectile dysfunction and depression. Research is progressing on the possible link between andropause, sexual dysfunction, and depression, thus opening potential new opportunities to address issues of aging-related morbidities.
性功能障碍和抑郁症是非常常见的与年龄相关的慢性疾病。在男性中，流行病学研究证实勃起功能障碍与抑郁症状之间存在密切关联。这两种病症都会对患者及其伴侣的生活质量产生重大负面影响。多项研究表明，无论采用何种治疗方法，恢复正常性功能都能改善患者及其伴侣的生活质量。文献综述和近期观察强调了性功能障碍，尤其是勃起功能障碍的多因素性质，并强调了勃起功能障碍与抑郁症合并症及双向关系的重要性。关于更年期、性功能障碍和抑郁症之间可能联系的研究正在取得进展，从而为解决与衰老相关的发病问题开辟了潜在的新机会。
