High Prevalence of Male Sexual Dysfunction in a Prospective Multicenter VA Inflammatory Bowel Disease Population.

Authors :: Gaidos JKJ
Naik K
Dave J
Yao M
Hou JK
Cipher DJ
Smith AD
Feagins LA
Source :: Crohn's & colitis 360 [Crohns Colitis 360] 2020 Feb 13; Vol. 2 (1), pp. otaa004. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Feb 13 (Print Publication: 2020).
Publication Year :: 2020
Abstract: Background: Aims of this study were to assess the prevalence of and risk factors for sexual dysfunction (SD) in male veterans with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).<br />Methods: We collected IBD history, quality of life (QOL), and sexual function surveys.<br />Results: One hundred seventy-one men enrolled, mean age 50 years, 85% had SD, 92% had erectile dysfunction (ED). More severe ED ( P = 0.0001), decreased sexual desire ( P = 0.004), and decreased satisfaction ( P = 0.001) were associated with poorer QOL. Biologic use was associated with increased SD; hypertension with a decrease in sexual desire.<br />Conclusions: SD and ED are highly prevalent and associated with poorer QOL.<br /> (Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation 2020.)

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