Evaluation of Sexual Dysfunction in Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms/Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Patients
Journal Title: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC STUDY - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 7
Abstract
Introduction: Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) suggestive of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and sexual dysfunction are widely prevalent in aging population. There is a strong correlation between the severity of LUTS and sexual dysfunction either due to the direct effect of LUTS/BPH or due to treatment strategies adopted for LUTS/BPH. However, the symptoms of sexual dysfunction are not concentrated on both by the patient and the physician at least in our country. Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the prevalence of sexual dysfunction in LUTS/BPH patients. Methods: Patients admitted into ward with symptoms suggestive of LUTS/BPH were given the linguistic version of international prostate symptom score and male sexual health questionnaire and asked to respond. All details regarding the patients’ demographics, scoring, and results were entered into a pro forma. Results: A total of 120 patients were enrolled for the study. Majority of the patients who had bothersome LUTS also had bothersome sexual dysfunction. The correlation coefficient is 0.33 signifying a positive correlation. Conclusion: The prevalence of sexual dysfunction in patients with LUTS is 70%. The severity of sexual dysfunction correlates with severity of LUTS. Ejaculatory function deteriorates after the treatment of LUTS/BPH.
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N Narayanamoorthy, K Arunprasad
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