Prevalence of erectile dysfunction in Thai scleroderma patients and associated factors.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Erectile dysfunction (ED) has been reported among patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) and primarily limited cutaneous SSc in Caucasians. While there is no data on ED among Thais in whom the diffuse cutaneous SSc subset is common.

Objectives

We aimed to estimate the prevalence of ED among Thais with SSc, evaluate its severity, and determine the associated factors.

Methods

We did a cross-sectional study among adult Thai male SSc patients. All eligible patients: a) completed the IIEF-15 questionnaire by themselves; b) underwent a genital examination by an experienced urologist to evaluate skin tightness of the penis, scrotum, and phimosis; and, c) were evaluated for Erection Hardness Score.

Results

A total of 60 male SSc patients were included. The r

SUBMITTER: Sirithanaphol W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9851520 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature