Does inguinal hernia repair have an effect on sexual functions?
Mehmet Giray Sönmez1, Bilgehan Çağdaş Sonbahar2, Gül Bora2
1Department of Urology, Meram Medical Faculty, Necmettin Erbakan University, Konya, Turkey.
Central European Journal of Urology
|August 24, 2016
Summary
Inguinal hernia surgery significantly improves sexual functions like erectile function and satisfaction. These positive changes in sexual health persist six months post-operation, indicating the surgery
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Andrology
- Surgical Sciences
Background:
- Inguinal hernias can negatively impact various aspects of sexual function.
- Sexual dysfunction is a common concern for patients considering hernia repair surgery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the impact of inguinal hernia repair on sexual functions.
- To evaluate changes in erectile function, intercourse, desire, and satisfaction post-surgery.
Main Methods:
- 47 patients undergoing Lichtenstein tension-free anterior repair for inguinal hernias were studied.
- The International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) questionnaire assessed sexual function pre- and post-surgery (1 and 6 months).
- Statistical analysis using the Wilcoxon test compared pre- and post-operative IIEF scores.
Main Results:
- Significant improvements were observed in erectile function, intercourse, and overall satisfaction post-surgery.
- Sexual desire scores also showed significant improvement by the sixth month post-operation.
- All sexual function parameters demonstrated significant improvement at six months compared to one month post-surgery.
Conclusions:
- Lichtenstein hernia repair surgery leads to a positive enhancement of sexual functions.
- The observed improvements in sexual parameters, coupled with successful hernia repair and safety, underscore the procedure's benefits.
