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This study assesses the prevalence of mental health conditions in young men with erectile dysfunction and their access to psychiatric care.

May 21, 2026The Journal of Sexual Medicine

Evaluating mental health risk and psychiatric care access in 18-40 year old men with erectile dysfunction

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MMMaya MorcosUniversity of Ottawa ASAhmed ShoeibUniversity of Ottawa AGAmir‐Ali Golrokhian‐SaniUniversity of Ottawa

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Retrospective review reveals low access to mental health care for young men diagnosed with erectile dysfunction, suggesting a need for improved integration.

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This study assesses the prevalence of mental health conditions in young men with erectile dysfunction and their access to psychiatric care.
Conducted a retrospective review of patient data from The Ottawa Hospital between June 2019 and June 2025.
Included male patients aged 18-40 years diagnosed with erectile dysfunction.
Examined prevalence of mental health conditions, referrals, and appointments with psychiatric and psychological services.
15.1% (n = 81/535) of patients with erectile dysfunction were diagnosed with a mental health condition within 5 years before or after diagnosis.
28.4% (n = 23/81) received a psychiatry referral, with only 6.2% (n = 5/81) attending an appointment before their ED diagnosis.
Only 13.6% (n = 11/81) received psychology referrals, with 22.2% (n = 18/81) attending psychology appointments, mainly prior to ED diagnosis.

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Morcos et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0ea16cbe05d6e3efb6017e https://doi.org/10.1093/jsxmed/qdag143

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Retrospective review reveals low access to mental health care for young men diagnosed with erectile dysfunction, suggesting a need for improved integration.

Evaluating mental health risk and psychiatric care access in 18-40 year old men with erectile dysfunction

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Evaluating mental health risk and psychiatric care access in 18-40 year old men with erectile dysfunction

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