The Impact of Disease Activity on Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Increased disease activity may be a risk factor for sexual dysfunction (SD) in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This study investigated associations between objective measures of disease activity and sexual function.

Methods

Adults with IBD undergoing ileocolonoscopy were prospectively recruited. Demographic, sexual function (Female Sexual Function Index and International Index of Erectile Function), disease activity (endoscopic, biomarker, and symptoms), psychological symptoms, and quality-of-life data were collected. Rates of SD and erectile dysfunction (ED) were compared between patients with active and inactive inflammation and symptoms using the Fisher's exact test. Logistic regression examined associations between SD and ED, and disease charac

SUBMITTER: Mules TC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10393211 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature