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Sexual problems

One of the long-term complications of diabetes is that both men and women can experience sexual problems which can put great strain on relationships1,2.

If a man has diabetes, problems might include1:

  • impotence
  • ejaculation problems

If a woman has diabetes, she could experience1:

  • vaginal dryness
  • painful intercourse
  • less vaginal sensitivity
  • difficulty climaxing
  • loss of sex drive

These problems are often caused by damage to blood vessels or nerves, resulting from poorly controlled blood glucose. Obesity, tiredness, depression, urinary tract infections, yeast infections and an overactive bladder are factors that can also contribute to sexual problems1,2.

References

  1. Diabetes UK
    www.diabetes.org.uk
  2. NHS Clinical Knowledge Summary
    http://cks.library.nhs.uk/diabetes_type_2#-350383
 
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