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Sexual function in chronic illness.

Rosemary Basson1, Peter Rees, Run Wang

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. sexmed@interchange.ubc.ca

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|January 23, 2010
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Managing sexual dysfunction in chronic illness requires guidelines. This study offers evidence-based recommendations for assessment and treatment, emphasizing the impact of comorbid depression.

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Area of Science:

  • Sexual Medicine
  • Chronic Illness Management
  • Clinical Guidelines

Background:

  • Chronic diseases frequently impact sexual health, with increasing numbers of patients requiring management for associated sexual dysfunction.
  • Current guidelines for optimal management of sexual dysfunction in chronic illness are lacking.
  • Improved medical and surgical treatments lead to more individuals living with chronic conditions, necessitating attention to sexual health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish clinical recommendations and guidelines for managing sexual dysfunction in patients with chronic illnesses.
  • To address the complex interplay between chronic disease and sexual health.
  • To provide a framework for healthcare professionals to assess and treat sexual dysfunction in this population.

Main Methods:

  • An international consensus involving 186 multidisciplinary experts from 33 countries.
  • Formation of 25 committees, with specific focus on sexual dysfunction in chronic illness, cancer, neurological disorders, renal disease, psychiatric conditions, and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS).
  • Systematic literature searches across major databases (Medline, Embase, Lilacs, Pubmed) and expert opinion based on graded evidence and committee discussions.

Main Results:

  • Established conclusions on the prevalence and pathophysiology of sexual dysfunction in neurological disorders, end-stage renal failure, LUTS, and psychiatric disease.
  • Outlined optimal assessment strategies for factors affecting sexuality in chronically ill individuals and their partners.
  • Presented evidence-based recommendations for the management of sexual dysfunction, noting the significant role of comorbid depression.

Conclusions:

  • Significant need for further research on the prevalence, pathophysiology, and optimal treatments for sexual dysfunction associated with chronic illness.
  • Strong recommendation for routine screening and management of comorbid depression in patients with chronic conditions.
  • Highlighting the independent influence of depression on the prevalence of sexual dysfunction.