Prevalence of Sexual Dysfunction in Patients With Chronic Prostatitis

Area of Science:

• Urology
• Andrology
• Sexual Medicine

Background:

• Chronic prostatitis is a prevalent urologic condition.
• Sexual dysfunction is a frequent comorbidity in men with chronic prostatitis.
• Understanding the prevalence of sexual dysfunction is crucial for patient management.

Purpose of the Study:

• To determine the prevalence of sexual dysfunction in patients diagnosed with chronic prostatitis.
• To investigate the association between chronic prostatitis and sexual dysfunction.

Main Methods:

• A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 400 male patients aged 18-50 years diagnosed with chronic prostatitis.
• Patients were assessed more than three months after the onset of symptoms and treatment.
• The Changes in Sexual Functioning Questionnaire Short Form (CSFQ-14) was utilized to evaluate sexual functioning.

Main Results:

• The study included 400 patients with a mean age of 40.83 ± 8.77 years.
• A high prevalence of sexual dysfunction was observed, with 89.2% of patients exhibiting symptoms.
• A statistically significant relationship was found between sexual dysfunction and the type of relationship with the spouse (p=0.01).

Conclusions:

• Sexual dysfunction is a common complication in men suffering from chronic prostatitis.
• The findings suggest a link between chronic prostatitis, sexual dysfunction, and interpersonal relationship quality.