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Sexual dysfunction in patients after double-J catheterisation: A cross-sectional, prospective study
İbrahim Özlü1, Zeynep Karaman Özlü2, Tülay Kilinç3
1Emergency Department, Atatürk University, Erzurum, Turkey.
International Journal of Clinical Practice
|June 24, 2021
Summary
Double-J catheterization significantly impairs sexual function, with negative effects persisting even a month after catheter removal. This highlights a crucial, often overlooked, side effect of the procedure in patients with renal calculi.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Sexual Medicine
- Medical Devices
Background:
- Renal calculi (kidney stones) often necessitate urinary tract interventions.
- Double-J catheters are commonly used to ensure urinary drainage.
- The impact of double-J catheterization on patient sexual function is not well-documented.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the prevalence and severity of sexual dysfunction in patients undergoing double-J catheterization.
- To assess the temporal effects of double-J catheter presence and removal on erectile function.
Main Methods:
- A prospective, cross-sectional study involving 192 patients with renal calculi.
- Utilized the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-15 and IIEF-5) to assess sexual function.
- Collected data pre-catheterization, 1 month post-catheterization, and 1 month post-catheter removal.
Main Results:
- Double-J catheterization significantly reduced sexual function (P < 0.001).
- Erectile dysfunction increased from 50% pre-procedure to 88% one month post-removal.
- Severe erectile dysfunction affected 60.9% of patients one month after catheter removal.
Conclusions:
- Double-J catheterization has a significant negative impact on male sexual function.
- Sexual dysfunction persists for at least one month after the double-J catheter is removed.
- Clinicians should counsel patients on potential sexual side effects of double-J catheterization.
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