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Sexual dysfunction and associated factors in Behçet's disease: a case-control study
Gizem Varkal1, İpek Türk2, Zeynep Tüzün2
1Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Cukurova University, Adana, Turkey. dr.gizem.varkal@gmail.com.
Rheumatology International
|October 14, 2023
Summary
Sexual dysfunction affects 74% of Behçet
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Medicine
- Clinical Medicine
- Psychiatry
Background:
- Sexual health is integral to overall well-being.
- Behçet's disease (BD) is a multisystem inflammatory disorder.
- Understanding sexual dysfunction in BD is crucial for patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To define sexual dysfunction in Behçet's disease.
- To identify factors influencing sexual dysfunction in BD patients.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study comparing 69 BD patients and 74 healthy controls.
- Utilized International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) and Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI).
- Assessed depression with Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and quality of life with SF-36; measured hormone levels.
Main Results:
- Sexual dysfunction was more prevalent in BD patients (74%) than controls (59.5%).
- Depression was significantly more common in BD patients (p=0.016).
- Sexual dysfunction correlated with depression and SF-36 subscales (physical role, energy, vitality, mental health).
Conclusions:
- Behçet's disease is associated with a high prevalence of sexual dysfunction.
- Depression and diminished quality of life significantly impact sexual function in BD.
- Gonadal hormone levels did not show a direct relationship with sexual dysfunction in this cohort.
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