Psychosexual development in men with congenital hypogonadotropic hypogonadism on long-term treatment: a mixed methods study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Congenital hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (CHH) is a rare, genetic, reproductive endocrine disorder characterized by absent puberty and infertility. Limited information is available on the psychosocial impact of CHH and psychosexual development in these patients.

Aim

The aim of this study was to determine the impact of CHH on psychosexual development in men on long-term treatment.

Methods

A sequential mixed methods explanatory design was used. First, an online survey (quantitative) was used to quantify the frequency of psychosexual problems among CHH men. Second, patient focus groups (qualitative) were conducted to explore survey findings in detail and develop a working model to guide potential nursing and interdisciplinary interventions.

Main outcome m

SUBMITTER: Dwyer AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4380912 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature