SUMMARY :
This is a trial to evaluate the incidence of honeymoon impotence cases in this
centre. This is a kind of psychogenic erectile dysfunction (ED), which is not
uncommon in conservative Middle Eastern societies. The patients presents by
ED in their first few coital practices after marriage due to severe performance
anxiety. The aim is to focus on the expected high incidence of a potentially
preventable cause of ED.
2375 files of patients complaining of ED were reviewed. These patients were
seen during a 5 year period from January 1996 – December 2000. Data included
age, detailed history and clinical assessment. Of the 2375 ED patients, 418
complained of honeymoon impotence (17.6%). Patients’ mean age was 27.2
(range 20 – 43). This study has shown that honeymoon impotence is not
uncommon in the Saudi society with an alarming incidence of 17.6% among ED patients.
This should direct the attention towards the need for better sex education to
save the newly married from such a disorder which has a great impact on the
quality of life.