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Ejaculatory disorders and lower urinary tract symptoms.

Robert E Brannigan1

  • 1Division of Male Reproductive Medicine and Surgery, Department of Urology, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, 675 North Saint Clair Street, Galter 20-150, Chicago, IL 60611, USA. r-brannigan@northwestern.edu

Current Urology Reports
|July 21, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Lower urinary tract symptoms are linked to ejaculatory dysfunction in men. Healthcare providers should screen for sexual health issues before treating urinary problems.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Sexual Medicine
  • Men's Health

Background:

  • Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and sexual dysfunction are frequently associated.
  • The causal link between LUTS and sexual dysfunction remains unclear.
  • Ejaculatory dysfunction is a prevalent issue in men with LUTS.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the significant prevalence of ejaculatory dysfunction in men with LUTS.
  • To emphasize the high patient-reported bother associated with ejaculatory dysfunction.
  • To inform healthcare providers about the importance of addressing sexual health in LUTS patients.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on the association between LUTS and sexual dysfunction.
  • Analysis of recent studies reporting prevalence of ejaculatory dysfunction in men with LUTS.

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  • Assessment of patient-reported bother related to ejaculatory dysfunction.

    • Main Results:

    • A high prevalence of ejaculatory dysfunction is observed in men experiencing LUTS.
    • Ejaculatory dysfunction causes a significant degree of distress for affected patients.
    • The association between LUTS and ejaculatory dysfunction is well-documented in scientific literature.

    Conclusions:

    • Healthcare providers need increased awareness of ejaculatory dysfunction in men with LUTS.
    • Pre-treatment counseling regarding potential sexual side effects is crucial for LUTS management.
    • Addressing ejaculatory dysfunction is essential for improving patient quality of life.