A Prospective Analysis of the Relationship Between Sexual Dysfunction and Allergic Rhinitis in Men

Haseki Tıp Bülteni

Emin Ozturk¹  Dogan Cakan²  Semih Usaklioglu³ 

[1] Inegol State Hospital, Clinic of Otorhinolaryngology, Bursa, Turkey;Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Istanbul, Turkey;University of Health Sciences Turkey, Istanbul Haseki Training and Research Hospital, Clinic of Otorhinolaryngology, Istanbul, Turkey;

关键词: rhinitis;    allergic/etiology;    erectile dysfunction;    quality of life;    sexual dysfunction;   

DOI  :  10.4274/haseki.galenos.2022.8346

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Aim:Allergic rhinitis (AR) affects patients’ quality of life in many areas. The aim was to investigate the effect of AR on the quality of sexual life (QoSL).Methods:The study was conducted prospectively between June 2021 and January 2022. All subjects were questioned for AR symptoms, and skin prick tests (SPTs) were performed. Thirty-six AR patients were in the study group. The control group consisted of thirty-six healthy subjects. QoSL was evaluated using the International Index of Erectile Function questionnaire-5 (IIEF-5). IIEF-5 questions were grouped into the first 4 (Q1-Q4) and the final question (Q5). The patient group was asked whether AR affects their sexuality. The effect of symptoms on sexuality was evaluated. After AR treatment, the IIEF-5 was repeated. The obtained data was analyzed statistically.Results:Pre-treatment IIEF-5 and IIEF-5 (Q1-Q4) scores were significantly lower than those in the control group (p<0.05). The number of patients who stated that AR affects their sexuality was 19 (52%). In the examination of symptoms, rhinorrhea, which is the most common symptom affecting sexuality, was significantly higher compared with other symptoms (p=0.0003). Post-treatment IIEF-5 and IIEF-5 (Q1-Q4) scores were significantly higher than the pre-treatment scores (p<0.05). No significant difference was found between the groups in terms of other parameters.Conclusion:Allergic rhinitis may affect QoSL. Patients with sexual dysfunction should be questioned for AR and they should be provided with the necessary treatment.

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