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Daily patterns of sexual intercourse attempts by men with erectile dysfunction treated with tadalafil: influence of age and marital status

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This retrospective analysis examined the daily/weekly patterns of sexual activity, by age and marital status, of men with erectile dysfunction (ED) participating in a 12-week, multicenter, open-label study of tadalafil (20 mg) as needed. The timing of intercourse attempts post dose and satisfaction were assessed using the Sexual Encounter Profile diary. Patients' behaviors regarding sexual self-confidence, spontaneity and time concerns were assessed with the Psychological and Interpersonal Relationship Scale. Overall, the timing of sexual intercourse attempts varied among patients, regardless of age or marital status; at least 46% of intercourse attempts occurred within the 4–36-h post-dose time interval. Across age groups and marital status, men treated with tadalafil reported greater satisfaction compared with baseline; they also reported fewer time concerns, improved self-confidence and improved spontaneity. Information regarding sexual behavioral patterns of men with ED is important to consider when discussing patient expectations.

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This work was sponsored by Lilly USA, LLC including assistance with manuscript preparation provided by Danette Hann, PhD, i3 Statprobe. The authors wish to thank Jeffrey Means, PhD and Haoyue Zeigler, MS, Lilly USA, LLC for assistance with manuscript preparation.

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Shabsigh, R., Broderick, G., Althof, S. et al. Daily patterns of sexual intercourse attempts by men with erectile dysfunction treated with tadalafil: influence of age and marital status. Int J Impot Res 21, 285–291 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1038/ijir.2009.24

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