Erectile Dysfunction in Hospitalized Men with COVID-19

Introduction: Erectile dysfunction (ED) is suspected to be the symptom manifestation of COVID-19. However, scarce data was presented on this day. Our study was conducted to determine the prevalence of ED and its associated factors among hospitalized men with COVID-19.Methods: In this report, 35 male patients infected with COVID-19 were hospitalized in Imam Ali Andimeshk Hospital and screened for erectile dysfunction by the International Index of Erectile Function 5 (IIEF-5). Demographic data and COVID-19 treatment history were collected.Results: 35 male patients with COVID-19 were examined. ED prevalence was 64.7%, of which severity was mostly mild. Logistic regression, adjusted for age, BMI, and medical comorbidities, portrayed a significant association between ED and mental health status.17 men were dissatisfied with sexual contact and not reaching orgasm due to the fear of their partner getting infected, nine patients had diabetes, and one patient had a history of hives. Five people reported that they had been suffering from urinary system stones in the past.Conclusions: In patients with COVID-19, the prevalence of ED was not high, but they had erectile dysfunction and sexual dissatisfaction; therefore, screening for mental problems in people with COVID-19 and ED is recommended.