A Prospective Analysis of the Relationship Between Sexual Dysfunction and Allergic Rhinitis in Men
Haseki Tip Bulteni, cilt.60, sa.3, ss.234-239, 2022 (ESCI, Scopus, TRDizin)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 60 Sayı: 3
- Basım Tarihi: 2022
- Doi Numarası: 10.4274/haseki.galenos.2022.8346
- Dergi Adı: Haseki Tip Bulteni
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, CINAHL, EMBASE, Directory of Open Access Journals, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.234-239
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Rhinitis, allergic/etiology, erectile dysfunction, quality of life, sexual dysfunction
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
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.