Lifequality of sexual life in males with allergic rhinitis Alerjik rinitli erkeklerin cinsel yaşam kalitesi

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Özler G. S., Özler S.

Journal of Clinical and Analytical Medicine, vol.7, no.2, pp.155-157, 2016 (Scopus, TRDizin) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 7 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Doi Number: 10.4328/jcam.2602
  • Journal Name: Journal of Clinical and Analytical Medicine
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.155-157
  • Keywords: Allergic rhinitis(AR), International index of erectile function questionnaire (IIEF), Quality of sexual life
  • Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
  • Hatay Mustafa Kemal University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the quality of sexual life of males with allergic rhinitis(AR). Material and Method: 40 patients with AR diagnosed with skin prick test and 40 control subjects with no evidence of allergy completed the study. International Index of Erectile Function questionnaire (IIEF) was used to evaluate the quality of sexual life of the subjects. Results: The mean scores of erectile function, orgasmic function, sexual desire, intercourse satisfaction and overall satisfaction for AR group were significantly lower than control group(p=0.0001). Discussion: AR has negative effects on quality of life. The effective treatment of AR by the clinician will also avoid these concomitting social, sexual and sleep disturbances.