Factors associated with sexual dysfunction in men with HIV infection
| Autor: | Ananth Nalabanda, Daniel Richardson, J. R. W. Harris, Harpal Lamba, David Goldmeier |
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| Rok vydání: | 2006 |
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Sexually transmitted disease
Adult Male Pediatrics medicine.medical_specialty HIV Infections Dermatology Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Antiretroviral Therapy Highly Active Medicine Humans Pharmacology (medical) Sexual Dysfunctions Psychological Risk factor Retrospective Studies business.industry Public Health Environmental and Occupational Health HIV Middle Aged Recreational drug use medicine.disease Sexual Dysfunction Physiological Infectious Diseases Sexual dysfunction Sex life Immunology Anxiety medicine.symptom Lipodystrophy business |
| Zdroj: | International journal of STDAIDS. 17(11) |
| ISSN: | 0956-4624 |
| Popis: | Where men have had access to successful treatment for HIV (highly active antiretroviral therapy), expectations of both patients and physicians alike have changed significantly over the past decade. Such men, living with HIV, expect to lead fully functional lives including a normal sex life. Sexual dysfunction is well described among men with HIV. We retrospectively analysed details of 190 consecutive men attending a dedicated sexual dysfunction service in our HIV unit over an 18-month period. We took note of the specifics of their HIV disease, illnesses other than HIV, as well as other risk factors associated with sexual dysfunction. Men with sexual dysfunction all commonly reported recreational drug use, hepatitis B and C co-infection, anxiety and depressive illnesses, peripheral neuropathy and lipodystrophy. There was a significant relationship between men complaining of retarded ejaculation and peripheral neuropathy. Sexual dysfunction in non-HIV settings is known to lead to poor adherence to prescribed medications, e.g. antihypertensive agents. Iatrogenic sexual dysfunction in patients may similarly have a potential to lead to poor antiretroviral compliance if not addressed. |
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