Gaps in diagnosis and unmet healthcare needs in male sexual dysfunction and chronic health conditions: insights from a German population-based study
Despite the high burden, SD diagnoses remain rare, and help-seeking behaviors vary, especially between men with somatic versus mental CHC. Regular healthcare contact may offer opportunities to address sexual health in trusted settings. Interventions should target both sexual and relationship satisfaction. Digital solutions can help close treatment gaps and improve access to specialized care. However, given low interest and adherence-particularly among men with CHC-tailored approaches are essential. Reimbursement within the German healthcare system is needed to lower financial barriers.
Authors
- Thorsten Schlomm (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9557-4653)
- Klaus M. Beier (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1311-8748)
- Carlotta Oesterling (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0615-6893)
- E. Mühle
- Tatjana Tissen‐Diabaté (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6701-7884)
- S M Kronthaler (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-3323-517X)
- Laura Hatzler (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8795-6205)
- J. Neymeyer
Institutions
- Berlin Institute of Health at Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin (DE)
- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Basic and Clinical Andrology
- Published
- 2025-11-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12610-025-00293-y
- Primary Topic
- Sexual function and dysfunction studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Berlin Institute of Health