Erectile Dysfunction in Men Receiving Methadone and Buprenorphine Maintenance Treatment

2008165 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Richard Hallinan · Australian Council of Social Service

Andrew J. Byrne · Australian Council of Social Service

Kingsley Agho · University of Sydney

Chris G. McMahon · Australian Centre for Sexual Health

Philip Tynan · Services Australia

John Attia · University of Newcastle Australia

Abstract

Men on MMT, but not BMT, have high prevalence of ED, related to hypogonadism and depression. Practitioners should screen for sexual dysfunction in men receiving opioid replacement treatment. Future studies of sexual dysfunction in opioid-treated men should examine the potential benefits of dose reduction, androgen replacement, treatment of depression, and choice of opioid.

Topics & Keywords

Sexual function and dysfunction studies Hormonal and reproductive studies Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: The Journal of Sexual Medicine

Volume 5, Issue 3, pp. 684-692

DOI: 10.1111/j.1743-6109.2007.00702.x

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 5.89