scholarly journals Anastomotic Repair versus Free Graft Urethroplasty for Bulbar Strictures: A Focus on the Impact on Sexual Function

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthias Beysens ◽  
Enzo Palminteri ◽  
Willem Oosterlinck ◽  
Anne-Françoise Spinoit ◽  
Piet Hoebeke ◽  
...  

Objectives. To evaluate alterations in sexual function and genital sensitivity after anastomotic repair (AR) and free graft urethroplasty (FGU) for bulbar urethral strictures.Methods. Patients treated with AR (n=31) or FGU (n=16) were prospectively evaluated before, 6 weeks and 6 months after urethroplasty. Evaluation included International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS), 5-Item International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5), Ejaculation/Orgasm Score (EOS), and 3 questions on genital sensitivity.Results. At 6 weeks, there was a significant decline of IIEF-5 for AR (−4.8;p=0.005), whereas there was no significant change for FGU (+0.9;p=0.115). After 6 months, differences with baseline were not significant overall and among subgroups. At 6 weeks, there was a significant decline in EOS for AR (−1.4;p=0.022). In the FGU group there was no significant change (+0.6;p=0.12). Overall and among subgroups, EOS normalized at 6 months. After 6 weeks and 6 months, respectively, 62.2 and 52% of patients reported alterations in penile sensitivity with no significant differences among subgroups.Conclusions. AR is associated with a transient decline in erectile and ejaculatory function. This was not observed with FGU. Bulbar AR and FGU are likely to alter genital sensitivity.

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S605-S605
Author(s):  
V Domislović ◽  
M Brinar ◽  
L Vujičić ◽  
M Novosel ◽  
D Grgić ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) has a negative impact on quality of life (QOL), and sexuality is one of its major determinants. The impact of disease characteristics on sexuality and intimacy is one of the main concerns of IBD patients. Despite the obvious relevance of this problem, knowledge of the extent and the determinants of sexual dysfunction in persons with IBD is limited. The main goal of the study was to determine the correlation of quality of life (QOL) and it’s components in patients with IBD, and to investigate the impact of disease duration on QOL components. Methods In this cross-sectional study patients fulfilled anonymous validated questionnaire on their sexual function. In International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) for males, five domains were evaluated through questions on erectile function, orgasmic function, sexual desire, intercourse satisfaction and overall satisfaction. In women were six domains assessed, desire, arousal, lubrication, orgasmic function, satisfaction and pain. For both scores, higher scores indicated a better function. Patients also fulfilled IBDQ-32, a validated questionnaire for assessing quality of life in IBD patients that consists of four main components (social, emotional, systemic and bowel function). Results In this study we have enrolled 202 patients who fulfilled the questionnaire (133 CD, 69 UC). Among them 122 were men and 80 women. Average age of included patients was 39.2 ± 11.02. Prevalence of SD in women was 70% (n = 60) and 18% (n = 22) in males. Female patients with sexual dysfunction had lower emotional and social QOL (p = 0.035 and p = 0.03, respectively). Total male IIEF sexual function score correlated significantly with all of the components of IBDQ; emotional (rho=0.36, p < 0.001) systemic (rho=0.24, p = 0.006), social (rho=0.28, p = 0.002), bowel (rho=0.27, p = 0.002) and with total IBDQ (rho=0.36, p < 0.001). Regarding erectile function score, there was also correlation with all of the components of IBDQ. Total female sexual function FSFI score correlated significantly only with systemic component of IBDQ (rho=0.25, p = 0.02). Interestingly, in male patients disease duration correlate negatively with emotional and social component of IBDQ (rho = −0.21, p = 0.02 and rho=-023, p = 0.01, respectively), which was not the case in female patients. Conclusion The results show correlation of sexual function score with components of QOL, which were more correlated in male patients. Our results suggest that longer disease duration might have positive impact on emotional and social life in male patients, which could be connected with achieving disease control and accepting the disease. It is important to provide proper psychological support, medical treatment and educational information.


2015 ◽  
Vol 87 (1) ◽  
pp. 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlo Pavone ◽  
Daniela Abbadessa ◽  
Giovanna Scaduto ◽  
Giovanni Caruana ◽  
Cristina Scalici Gesolfo ◽  
...  

Objectives: Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and sexual dysfunctions are diseases with a high prevalence in aged men. Several studies have found a link between BPH and LUTS resulting from deterioration in sexual function in men aged 50 years and older for whom TURP is considered the gold standard. The impact of TURP on sexual functions still remain uncertain, nor is it clear what pathophysiological mechanism underlying the emergence of new episodes of Erectile Dysfunction (ED) following TURP in patients with normal sexual function before surgery, while retrograde ejaculation and ejaculate volume reduction represent a clear side effect; derived from BPH treatment. The aim of this study was to retrospectively evaluate the effects of transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) on sexual function in patients operated in the period 2008-2012 at the Department of Urology of the University Hospital P. Giaccone, and at Villa Sofia-Cervello Hospital- Palermo. Secondary objective was to reconnect the sample data to interventional practice and international standards. Materials and methods: The retrospective longitudinal study was conducted on 264 of the 287 recruitable patients, aged between 50 and 85 years, suffering from BPH who underwent to TURP in the period 2008-2012. Telephone interviews were conducted and the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) was administered to assess sexual function. Patients enrolled were asked to respond to the test by referring at first to their sexual status in the period before surgery and subsequently to the state of their sexual function after treatment so as to obtain, for each patient, a pre- and post-TURP questionnaire in order to get comparisons that corresponding to reality and to avoid overestimation of the dysfunctional phenomenon. Results: In the pre-TURP, the 94.32% of the sample reported being sexually active, with good erectile function in 41.3% of cases, ED mild/moderate in 51.5% and complete ED in 1, 5% of cases; good libido in 62.9% of cases, lack of libido in 31.4% of cases and absent in 5.7% of cases (the latter data corresponded to patients not sexually active); to be sexually satisfied in 29.5% of cases, slightly dissatisfied in 11, 7% of cases, moderately in 35.3% of cases, dissatisfied and very dissatisfied in 23.5% of cases (of which 17.8% sexually active and 5.7% non-active).In the post-TURP 89.4% of the sample reported being sexually active, with good erectile function in 39.1% of cases, DE mild/moderate in 46.9% and complete DE in 4% of cases; good libido in 53.8% of cases, lack of libido in 33.7% of cases and absent in 13.5% of cases (including 1.9% of sexually active and 10.6% of non-active); to be sexually satisfied in 29.5% of cases, slightly dissatisfied in 9.5% of cases, moderately in 35.3% of cases, dissatisfied and very dissatisfied in 17.8% of cases (of which 14.8% sexually active and 10.6% inactive). Retrograde ejaculation was referred in 47.8% of those sexually active after TURP (42.8% if we consider the whole sample). Conclusions: TURP had no negative impact on erectile function in contrast to ejaculatory function. Of the109 patients with good erectile function in pre-TURP, 5.8% reported a worsening of erectile function after TURP. Among the 136 patients with ED moderate/mild pre-TURP 3.7% reported a worsening in the post-TURP, 16.2% reported an improvement, while 9.5% stopped any sexual activity. In 3.7% of the cases a complete ED was reported after TURP, while a decline of libido and sexual satisfaction was detected in all patients with worsening of sexual function. Retrograde ejaculation was observed in 48% of those sexually active after TURP. Particular attention has to be paid to the psychological aspects, bothbefore surgery and in the postoperative period, which may become an important factor in the decline of sexual activity.


10.19082/2371 ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 2371-2377 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hossein Savadi ◽  
Morteza Khaki ◽  
Maryam Javnbakht ◽  
Hasan Pourrafiee

Author(s):  
Mustafa Bolat ◽  
Mustafa Latif Özbek ◽  
Bekir Şahin ◽  
Merve YILMAZ ◽  
Fatih Kocamanoğlu ◽  
...  

Aims:Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common condition affected by many factors. We aimed to show the impact of the metabolic syndrome (MeTS) on male sexual function based on VAI and the impact of increased levels of the VAI was investigated in patients with ED among the patients with and without MeTS. Methods:Participants who met MeTS criteria (Group 1, n=96) and without MeTS (Group 2, n=189) were included in this cross-sectional study. The MeTS diagnosis was made in the presence of at least three of the following criteria: serum glucose level higher than 100 mg/dl, HDL cholesterol level below 40 mg/dl, triglyceride level greater than 150 mg/dl, waist circumference greater than 102 cm and blood pressure greater than 130/85 mmHg. Demographic data were recorded; biochemical and hormonal tests were measured. Erectile and other sexual function scores were recorded. The VAI was calculated using the [(WC/39.68)+(1.88xMI)]xTG/1.03x1.31/HDL formula. Results:Mean age, smoking volume, T and T/E2 ratios of the groups were similar (p>0.05). Mean VAI was two-fold higher in patients in Group 1 (p<0.001) and erectile function score was lower in Group 1 than Group 2 (p=0.001). Other sexual function scores were similar (p>0.05). The METS was associated with an increased risk of ED (p=0.001). Logistic regression analysis showed that each integer increase of the VAI was associated with a 1.4-fold increased risk of ED (p<0.001). Higher T values were associated with a better erectile function (p=0.03). For the VAI=4.33, receiver-operating characteristic analysis showed a sensitivity of 89.6 % and specificity of 57.7 %. Conclusion:Compared to non-MeTS, the presence of MeTS has emerged as a risk factor for patients with ED with high VAI levels while the other sexual functions are preserved. Management of ED patients with MeTS should cover a comprehensive metabolic and endocrinological evaluation in addition to andrological work up.


2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 1979-84
Author(s):  
Zahra Bostani Khalesi ◽  
Fatemeh Jafarzadeh-Kenarsari ◽  
Yalda Donyaei Mobarrez ◽  
Mahmood Abedinzade

Background: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of menopause on sexual function in women and their spouses. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study that was conducted from January 2018 to May 2019 in Rasht (North of Iran). The participants included 215 menopausal women and their spouses. Data were collected using the demographic questionnaire, the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaire, and the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) question- naire. Results: On the basis of the FSFI and IIEF scores, 36.28% (78/215) women reported female sexual dysfunction (FSD) and 17.2% (37/215) men reported erectile dysfunction (ED) with 8.37% (N = 18) being mild, 5.58% (N = 12) mild to moderate, and 3.25% (N = 7) moderate ED. After adjusting differences in the female age distribution, the total score and scores of the IIEF subscales were also not significantly lower in the spouses of women with FSD than women without FSD. Conclusion: Although, significant correlations between male erectile function and menopausal female sexual function have not identified; but, low scores of the subscales of FSFI in female participants mostly impaired sexual satisfaction and overall satisfaction in their spouses. Keywords: Erectile function; female sexual function; couple; menopause.


2007 ◽  
Vol 177 (4S) ◽  
pp. 264-265
Author(s):  
Ling De Young ◽  
KokBin Lim ◽  
Jeffery Carson ◽  
Trustin Domes ◽  
Mussa Al-Numi ◽  
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