An Evaluation of Psychogenic Predictors of Non-Organic Erectile Dysfunction

Background and Objectives: Erectile dysfunction is a significant problem, which diminishes the quality of life. The aim this study was to investigate relationship childhood trauma attachment styles in aetiology psychogenic erectile dysfunction. Materials Methods: included 80 participants (40 patients who presented with complaint dysfunction, were not determined an organic pathology, diagnosed according DSM-5 criteria; control group 40 healthy subjects.) structured clinical interview form for (SCID-5) applied all participants, together International Function Index (IIEF), Childhood Trauma Questionnaire (CTQ), Relationship Scale (RSQ), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). Results: emotional abuse (p = 0.002), physical 0.049), neglect 0.004), total scale points CTQ be significantly higher patient than group. Secure 0.022) dismissive 0.009) found As time current sexual partner increased, so severity function, orgasmic satisfaction, general satisfaction decreased. abuse, increased. (β −0.275, t (73) −2.704, p duration −0.249, −2.512, 0.014) predictive Conclusions: results demonstrated that elapsed without treatment are predictors severity, secure style self-esteem play important role