Risk Factors of Psychiatric Disorders and Sexual Dysfunction in Infertile Men

Study of Possible Interactions Between Psychiatric Disorders and Sexual Dysfunction in Infertile Men

To investigate the prevalence of psychological symptoms and sexual dysfunction, and to estimate their possible interactions in infertile men.

Although psychological disorders such as anxiety and depression are known to be associated with sexual dysfunction, and their interactions have been reported by many studies, particularly the prevalence of these two aspects and the relationship between them in infertile men in China have not been well investigated.

The investigators' aim is to evaluate the prevalence of psychological symptoms and sexual dysfunction and interactions between them systematically by using validated questionnaires and scales.

Inclusion Criteria:

• men who seek treatment for infertility (infertility is defined as the inability to conceive after 1 year of unprotected intercourse)
• age ≥ 18 years
• in a heterosexual, stable relationship for at least 1 year
• able to read and speak Chinese

Exclusion Criteria:

• inability to read and understand the questionnaire because of language difficulties
• already evaluated during an earlier survey
• men on medication that could have affected their ejaculatory and erectile function and/or psychological status