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- Title
Factors associated with sexual dysfunction in men with HIV infection.
- Authors
Richardson, Daniel; Lamba, Harpal; Goldmeier, David; Nalabanda, Ananth; Harris, J. R. W.
- Abstract
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.
- Subjects
SEXUAL dysfunction; HIV-positive men; EJACULATION; NEUROPATHY; HIGHLY active antiretroviral therapy; DRUG abuse
- Publication
International Journal of STD & AIDS, 2006, Vol 17, Issue 11, p764
- ISSN
0956-4624
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1258/095646206778691095