ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Objective: This study aimed to investigate the frequency of sexual dysfunction and the effect of short-term testosterone replacement therapy on sexual functions in congenital hypogonadism patients. Furthermore, we sought to reveal the consistency of the self-report scales used for the diagnosis of sexual dysfunction and the relationship between biochemical parameters. Materials and methods: The study was conducted on 47 young male patients aged above 18 years who were diagnosed with hypogonadotropic hypogonadism. Short (IIEF-5) and long (IIEF-15) forms of the International Index of Erectile Function and Arizona Sexual Experiences Scale (ASEX) were applied before treatment under the supervision of a physician. The patients' blood pressure, height, and weight were measured, and their luteinizing hormone (LH), FSH, and total testosterone levels were recorded. Patients who started their treatments were called for a follow-up checkup after 6 months. Their blood pressure, height, and weight were measured by reapplying the ASEX, IIEF-5, and IIEF-15. In addition, their LH, FSH, and total testosterone levels in the biochemical tests were rerecorded. Results: In this study, the sexual dysfunction status of patients diagnosed with hypogonadotropic hypogonadism before and after treatment was evaluated using the ASEX, IIEF-15, and IIEF-5 scales. A decrease in sexual dysfunction was observed in all three scales after treatment compared with that before treatment. The IIEF-5 and IIEF-15 scales were found to be uncorrelated in terms of the pretreatment values but were correlated in terms of the post-treatment values. Although a correlation was observed between ASEX and IIEF-5 before treatment, no correlation was detected between ASEX and IIEF-15. After the treatment, ASEX was found to be correlated with both IIEF-5 and IIEF-15. The results of the scales indicated the correlation in all categories, except the pretreatment results of the IIEF-15 scale. Conclusion: The results of the current study demonstrated a significant improvement in the sexual function of hypogonadism patients undergoing short-term testosterone therapy. The ASEX, IIEF-5, and IIEF-15 scales used in the diagnosis and follow-up of sexual dysfunction were useful for evaluating sexual functions in hypogonadotropic hypogonadism patients.
ABSTRACT
Context: Post stroke sexual dysfunction in adult survivors frequently goes under-considered in medical practice. Sexual dysfunction following stroke is thought to result from multiple factors like organic and/or psychosocial and physical. Aim: To study the sexual functioning, sexual concerns and sexual satisfaction in males stroke survivors. Methods: It was a cross sectional questionnaire based study in the Neurological Rehabilitation department of a tertiary care Institute in 33 adult male stroke survivors in the age more than 21 years with at least 3 months of community dwelling post discharge. The sexual functions recorded were (1) libido/desire, (2) coital frequency, (3) sexual arousal (4) erectile function using IIEF score (5) ejaculation using PEDT score and (6) sexual satisfaction Results: Thirty three eligiblemale stroke survivors in the age range from 25-54 years (mean 42.5 years) with post-stroke duration of 3-45 months (mean 16.6 months) were included in the study. Of them, 14 had experienced stroke within 12 months and 19 had experienced stroke > 12 months ago. Thirteen participants were sexually inactive and reported no coitus because of a loss of erection. The sexually active stroke survivors reported a moderate recovery of libido (60%), coital frequency (60%), erectile function (63%), orgasm (32%) and sexual satisfaction (25%) while others had poor recovery. Erectile dysfunction was present in 16 cases, an-ejaculation in 18 cases and premature ejaculation in 9 cases. Hypertension and depression with a history of smoking posed a higher risk of erectile dysfunctions. Conclusion: Exploration of sexual dysfunctions and sexual counselling by clinicians should be part of the comprehensive stroke rehabilitation program in sub-acute care.
ABSTRACT
Women's sexual desire is a recurring subject in gynecology and psychotherapy offices where a relevant and frequent complaint is the lack of sexual desire. This study aimed to carry out an integrative review of the scientific literature published between 2008 and 2018, on the Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior, Scientific Eletronic Library Online, Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde platforms on the subject of sexual desire in Brazilian women. Three groups of descriptors were taken into consideration for the searches; the first included "sexual desire" the second, "woman" and the third, "Brazil". Among the 35 articles selected, data regarding the type of research carried out; the cut-out criterion selected for sample and perspective that were used to comprehend desire were collected. The conclusion is that most articles maintain a biological perspective for understanding desire and point out a gap to be filled by psychology on this matter.
O desejo sexual nas mulheres é tema recorrente nos consultórios de ginecologia e psicoterapia; e a sua falta, uma queixa frequente e relevante. Tendo em vista essa constatação, este trabalho propõe-se a fazer uma revisão integrativa da literatura científica produzida entre 2008 e 2018, nas plataformas Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior, Scientific Eletronic Library Online, Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde, sobre o tema do desejo sexual em mulheres brasileiras. Foram utilizados três grupos de descritores para as buscas, o primeiro relacionado é relacionado a "desejo sexual"; o segundo, a "mulher", "feminino" e "gênero"; e o terceiro, a "Brasil". Entre os 35 artigos selecionados, foram levantados dados quanto ao tipo de pesquisa realizada, à escolha do critério para recorte da amostra e à perspectiva utilizada para a compreensão do desejo. Conclui-se que a maior parte dos artigos mantém uma perspectiva biológica para compreensão do desejo, e que há uma lacuna a ser ocupada pela psicologia no que concerne a esse assunto.