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Etiological factors of unconsummated marriage

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Normal erectile function is subjected to the influence of psychological, hormonal, neurological, vascular and cavernosal factors. Unconsummated marriage is a common medical and social problem in andrology clinics in conservative communities. However, its etiological factors remain unclear. This work aimed to define the probable etiology of unconsummated marriage. A total of 191 patients were evaluated through history taking, constructed questionnaire, educational settings, clinical examination, lab investigation, imaging procedures and other measures. Psychogenic factors were the cause in 74.4% of the investigated patients. Performance anxiety was the cause in 52.9%, and in 21.5% other psychological distresses were responsible. Organic causes represent 7.3%, vaginismus 8.4%, premature ejaculation 3.1% and cases with undetermined etiology were 6.8%. In conclusion, performance anxiety was revealed to be the main contributor. However, other psychogenic, organic and social factors represent sizable etiological factors.

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Badran, W., Moamen, N., Fahmy, I. et al. Etiological factors of unconsummated marriage. Int J Impot Res 18, 458–463 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.ijir.3901452

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