[Correlation of oxytocin with male sexual dysfunction: An update].

Male sexual dysfunction involves sexual desire disorder, penile erection disorder, insertion disorder, and ejaculation disorder according to the process of sexual activity, among which, erection disorder, premature ejaculation, hypoactive sexual desire and other related diseases are very common. Oxytocin is a neuroendocrine hormone and benefits childbirth and breastfeeding. Recent studies show that oxytocin can induce penile erection in multiple brain regions, nasal administration of oxytocin can increase sexual desire, and there is a certain correlation between oxytocin and premature ejaculation, all indicating the potential value of the studies on the correlation of oxytocin and male sexual function. This review focuses on the role of oxytocin in male erection, ejaculation/premature ejaculation and sexual desire, as well as the specific brain regions involved and the action mechanisms of oxytocin.