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Genital Warts and Male Sexual Dysfunction: An IIEF-15-Based Cross-Sectional Study.

Orhan Şen1, Emre Kıraç2

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Kayseri City Education and Research Hospital, Kayseri 38080, Turkey.

Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)
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Summary

Human papillomavirus (HPV)-induced genital warts (GWs) significantly impact male sexual function, causing widespread erectile dysfunction (ED). Treatment may require addressing the psychosexual burden beyond just skin lesions.

Keywords:
IIEF-15erectile dysfunctiongenital wartshuman papillomavirus (HPV)psychosexual dysfunction

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Treatment Model for Young Patients with Psychogenic Erectile Dysfunction and Resultant Infertility

Published on: May 30, 2025

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Dermatology
  • Sexual Health

Background:

  • Human papillomavirus (HPV)-induced genital warts (GWs) represent a significant psychosexual burden in men, yet this aspect is often underexplored.
  • Understanding the prevalence of sexual dysfunction and its correlates in men with GWs is crucial for comprehensive patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of sexual dysfunction in men diagnosed with genital warts.
  • To evaluate the impact of disease duration and condom use on sexual function using the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-15).

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 150 sexually active men with clinically diagnosed genital warts.
  • A two-stage protocol involving clinician explanation and independent questionnaire completion (IIEF-15) to minimize bias.
  • Statistical analysis included Spearman's rank correlation, Mann-Whitney U, and Kruskal-Wallis tests.

Main Results:

  • Eighty-four point seven percent of patients experienced erectile dysfunction (ED) of varying severity.
  • Increased ED severity strongly correlated with declines in all other sexual function domains (p < 0.0001).
  • While condom users reported higher sexual function scores, the difference was not statistically significant (p = 0.076).

Conclusions:

  • Genital warts in men are a significant psychosexual condition affecting multiple aspects of sexual function, not solely a dermatological issue.
  • Lesion-directed treatment alone may be insufficient to address the psychosexual impact of GWs.
  • Further controlled, longitudinal studies are needed to assess the benefits of integrating multidisciplinary sexual counseling.