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[Sexuality in ostomy patients].

M C Martínez Poyato1, J Mercader Martínez, J Hernández Martínez

  • 1Departamento de Psiquiatría, Hospital Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca, Murcia.

Revista Espanola De Enfermedades Digestivas
|October 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Surgical stomas significantly impacted sexual function, with males experiencing greater decreases in sexual activity than females. This effect varied by operation type but not by patient age.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Sexual Medicine

Context:

  • Surgical stomas are created for various gastrointestinal and urological conditions.
  • Assessing the impact of stomas on patient quality of life is crucial.
  • Sexual dysfunction is a potential complication following ostomy surgery.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the extent of sexual dysfunction in patients with surgical stomas.
  • To analyze the relationship between stoma surgery and sexual activity.
  • To identify factors influencing sexual dysfunction post-ostomy.

Summary:

  • A study surveyed 70 adult patients with surgical stomas using a 74-item questionnaire.
  • Statistical analysis (Chi Square) revealed significant sexual dysfunction.

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  • Sexual activity declined more in males than females, irrespective of age, but dependent on operation type.

    • Impact:

    • Highlights the significant impact of ostomy surgery on sexual health.
    • Provides data differentiating sexual dysfunction between genders post-stoma.
    • Informs clinical practice regarding sexual counseling for ostomy patients.