Sexual dysfunctions in inflammatory bowel disease: role of Mediterranean diet and quality of life.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dietary factors and chronic gastrointestinal diseases are frequent determinants of sexual dysfunctions (SD). Whether inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) are associated with SD is not well known as well as the role of diet and quality of life (QoL).

Objectives

To evaluate the prevalence of SD in a cohort of IBD patients and assess the role of clinical-demographic variables, adherence to Mediterranean diet (MD) and QoL.

Materials and methods

This is a cross-sectional observational study involving 301 patients (134 females and 167 males); 119 had Crohn's Disease and 182 had ulcerative colitis. SD were assessed through the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) and the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF). Adherence to MD was evaluated by the MD Score. Qo

SUBMITTER: Romano L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12476212 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature