Association of sexual dysfunctions according to DSM-5 criteria with structural brain differences in women and men from the Hamburg City Health Study

Key Points

• The aim is to explore the link between sexual dysfunctions and structural brain differences related to sexual function.
• Utilized DSM-5 criteria to classify sexual dysfunctions.
• Examined structural brain differences in specific regions using neuroimaging techniques.
• Focused on a sample from the Hamburg City Health Study.
• Identified potential associations between sexual dysfunctions and brain regions linked to sexual function.
• Found variations in brain structure related to inhibition and arousal in men and women.
• Caution advised due to small sample sizes affecting result reliability.