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Sexual dysfunction in men suffering from genital warts.
Asli Kucukunal1, Ilknur Kivanc Altunay, Sibel Mercan
1Dermatology and Venereology, Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey. aslikucukunal@hotmail.com
The Journal of Sexual Medicine
|April 5, 2013
Summary
Men with genital warts (GWs) experience significantly higher rates of sexual dysfunction, depression, and anxiety compared to the general population. These conditions require careful evaluation in patients diagnosed with GWs.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Psychiatry
- Dermatology
Background:
- Genital warts (GWs), caused by Human Papillomavirus (HPV), are common in both males and females.
- Limited research exists on the psychosexual impact of GWs, particularly in male patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the prevalence of sexual dysfunction (SD) in male patients with GWs.
- To determine if SD in these patients is associated with depression or anxiety.
Main Methods:
- A pilot study with a prospective cross-sectional design.
- 116 male patients with GWs were compared to 71 male controls.
- Evaluations included the Arizona Sexual Experience Scale (ASEX), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), and Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI).
Main Results:
- Sexual dysfunction was significantly more prevalent in male patients with GWs compared to controls (P < 0.001).
- Patients with GWs exhibited higher BDI and BAI scores, indicating increased depression and anxiety.
- Positive correlations were found between SD, depression, and anxiety scores in the patient group.
Conclusions:
- Male patients with GWs demonstrate elevated rates of sexual dysfunction, depression, and anxiety.
- Clinical assessment for male patients with GWs should include screening for sexual problems, depression, and anxiety.
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