Organic and Psychogenic Causes of Sexual Dysfunction in Young Men
November 2018
in “
International Journal of Medical Reviews
”
TLDR Young men's sexual dysfunction often has physical causes, which can lead to stress and worsen the problem.
The document discussed the increasing prevalence of sexual dysfunction, including erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, and delayed ejaculation, in young men under 40. It highlighted that while these issues were traditionally attributed to psychogenic causes like anxiety, new diagnostic tools revealed a significant prevalence of organic causes. These organic issues often led to psychogenic stressors, worsening the condition. The review aimed to educate clinicians on the common causes of sexual dysfunction in young men to improve diagnosis and treatment.