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[Sexual changes in men with urological disorders]
R Llarena Ibarguren1, C Pertusa Peña, E Fernández del Busto
1Servicio de Urología, Hospital de Cruces, Vizcaya, España.
Archivos Espanoles De Urologia
|February 14, 1998
Summary
Urological conditions and their treatments significantly impair male sexual function, including erection, ejaculation, and orgasm. Benign prostatic hyperplasia showed the most significant negative impact on sexual health.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Andrology
- Sexual Medicine
Background:
- Urological pathologies can significantly affect male sexual function.
- Understanding treatment impacts is crucial for patient quality of life.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate changes in male sexual function (erection, ejaculation, sexual intercourse frequency, orgasm) related to urological conditions and treatments.
- To identify specific urological pathologies and treatments most detrimental to sexual health.
Main Methods:
- A 30-item questionnaire administered to 1016 males (aged >18) treated for urological diseases between 1990-1991.
- Statistical analysis using Statgraphics and Statistica software, employing chi-squared and Wilcoxon Z tests.
Main Results:
- A high prevalence of impaired sexual function parameters (erection, ejaculation, sexual intercourse frequency, orgasm) was observed.
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia and its associated treatments demonstrated the most significant negative impact on sexual function.
Conclusions:
- Urological conditions lead to a significant decrease in erection, ejaculation, sexual intercourse frequency, and orgasm.
- Preoperative assessment of sexual function parameters is recommended for male patients undergoing urological treatment.