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[Sexuality and urological diseases].

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Sexual dysfunction, including erectile and ejaculatory issues, is common in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and chronic prostatitis. Treatments for prostate cancer and infertility management also contribute to sexual health problems.

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  • Urology
  • Sexual Medicine
  • Reproductive Health

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  • Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and chronic prostatitis significantly increase the risk of sexual dysfunction.
  • Prostate cancer treatments are a known cause of erectile and ejaculatory disorders.
  • Infertility management and urinary incontinence in women also present with sexual health challenges.

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  • To highlight the high prevalence of sexual dysfunction in various urological and reproductive conditions.
  • To emphasize the impact of BPH, prostatitis, prostate cancer treatments, and infertility on sexual health.
  • To underscore the need for information and support for affected couples and women with urinary incontinence.

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  • Patients with lower urinary tract symptoms due to BPH often experience erectile and ejaculatory dysfunction.

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  • Sexual disorders are a common side effect of prostate cancer treatments and frequently arise during infertility management, necessitating couple support. Coital incontinence affects women with urinary incontinence.

    • Impact:

    • Increased awareness of sexual dysfunction as a common comorbidity in urological conditions.
    • Highlights the need for integrated sexual health management in BPH, prostatitis, and prostate cancer care.
    • Emphasizes the importance of patient and partner support in reproductive and urological health management.