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Published on: October 27, 2023

Sexual functions in ankylosing spondylitis.

Serpil Bal1, Kaan Bal, Yasemin Turan

  • 1Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Ataturk Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Türkiye. serpilbal@gmail.com

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Summary

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) patients show similar erectile dysfunction prevalence to healthy individuals. However, AS is linked to lower sexual desire and overall satisfaction, not erectile function itself.

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Published on: October 27, 2023

Area of Science:

  • Rheumatology
  • Urology
  • Sexual Medicine

Background:

  • Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic axial skeleton inflammatory disorder.
  • Previous studies suggest higher sexual dysfunction in AS patients.
  • The prevalence of erectile dysfunction (ED) in AS requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare ED prevalence in AS patients versus age-matched healthy controls.
  • To assess the impact of AS disease activity on erectile function and sexual satisfaction.

Main Methods:

  • 37 male AS patients and 67 healthy controls were evaluated.
  • Erectile function assessed using the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF).
  • Disease activity measured by BASDAI, functional status by BASFI, and spinal mobility by BASMI.

Main Results:

  • ED prevalence was 35.1% in AS patients and 26.9% in controls (P=0.335).
  • No significant difference in most IIEF domains, except for sexual desire (P=0.014).
  • Morning stiffness and BASDAI negatively correlated with sexual desire and satisfaction, but not ED domains.

Conclusions:

  • ED prevalence is similar between AS patients and healthy controls.
  • AS patients experience reduced sexual desire and satisfaction, contrary to previous reports of ED.
  • Focus should be on desire and satisfaction rather than erectile function in AS management.