The psychiatric impact of COVID-19 pandemic on sexual health

Paul, G; Nascimento, Bruno; Afif-Abdo, João; Coutinho, Francisco; Miranda, Eduardo; Abdo, Carmita Helena Najjar

doi:10.1590/1516-4446-2020-1197

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“… 65 Anxiety and depression are commonly seen in men with ED. 32 Psychological and mental health issues may lead to ED or worsening ED. ED has been shown to be 1.3–2.3 times more common in individuals with anxiety and depression.…”

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The Epidemic of COVID-19-Related Erectile Dysfunction: A Scoping Review and Health Care Perspective

Hsieh

Edwards²,

Nitschelm

et al. 2022

Sexual Medicine Reviews

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Introduction COVID-19 infection is expected to be associated with an increased likelihood of erectile dysfunction (ED). Considering the high transmissibility of COVID-19, ED may be a concerning consequence for a large segment of the population. Aims To (1) summarize existing published evidence for the impact of COVID-19 on the prevalence, severity, treatment, and management of ED; and (2) identify health-related trends in the emerging literature and identify gaps in the existing research literature and make recommendations for future research needs in the area. Methods A scoping literature search was conducted on April 27, 2021. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) Extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) checklist was followed. The literature search was performed in PubMed using the terms: COVID-19, erectile, sexual, and dysfunction. A total of 693 publications were screened for relevance. Studies were appraised for their level of evidence based on study design and the rigor of methodology. Results The evidence that COVID-19 infection causes or impacts ED is compelling. Four topics emerged regarding the nature of the association between COVID-19 and ED: (1) the biological impact of COVID-19 infection on ED; (2) the mental health impact of COVID-19 on ED; (3) the impact of COVID-19 on the management of ED and access to ED treatment; and (4) health disparities and the impact of COVID-19 on ED. Long-term and well-designed studies are needed to clarify the extent of the impact of COVID-19 on ED. The pandemic exposed several vulnerabilities within worldwide healthcare and social systems. Conclusion COVID-19 has a uniquely harmful impact on men's health and erectile function through biological, mental health, and healthcare access mechanisms. As the pandemic wanes, strategies to identify long-term effects and additional health care support may be needed to adequately mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on men's health.

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The Epidemic of COVID-19-Related Erectile Dysfunction: A Scoping Review and Health Care Perspective

Hsieh

Edwards²,

Nitschelm

et al. 2022

Sexual Medicine Reviews

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“…We also observed that in a psychological stress scenario such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the sexual and masturbatory frequency increase only occurs with preserved libido; however, masturbation does not generate greater sexual satisfaction in our sampre. 7,25,26,30,31 Our study pioneers in the evaluation of sexual aspects of health professionals directly involved in treating moderate-to-severe SARS-CoV-2 infected patients. We obtained a suitable convenience sample size from a specific population, particularly vulnerable to the pandemic effects.…”

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“…Concurrently, due to social distancing, the reduced interpersonal interactions may increase the rates of psychological conditions, including the exacerbation of pre-existing subclinical mental disorders. Among the behaviors mostly affected by social isolation, sexual activity gains progressive scientific and media attention due to its consequences in general, physical, and mental wellbeing 7 . Jacob et al 8 evaluated sexual activity during the UK COVID-19 self-isolation/social distancing and demonstrated that individuals engaging in weekly sexual activity in that period were just below 40%.…”

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“…Among the behaviors mostly affected by social isolation, sexual activity gains progressive scientific and media attention due to its consequences in general, physical, and mental wellbeing. 7 …”

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Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on the Sexual Function of Health Professionals From an Epicenter in Brazil

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Impacto Da Pandemia Covid-19 Na Sexualidade

Pinheiro

2023

Rev. Bras. Sex. Hum.

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Introdução: O surgimento da Pandemia COVID-19 obrigou a adoção de medidas de confinamento e isolamento social em todo o mundo. Essas medidas condicionaram, assim, uma ameaça à saúde física e mental da população, sendo que pouco se sabe sobre o impacto dessa nova realidade vivida sobre a qualidade de vida sexual da população. O objetivo deste trabalho consiste na revisão da literatura no que concerne ao impacto da pandemia COVID-19 na sexualidade dos homens e mulheres. Métodos: Pesquisa bibliográfica na base de dados Pubmed, utilizando os termos MESH “COVID-19” AND “sexual behaviour”. Foram pesquisados todos os artigos publicados em língua portuguesa ou língua inglesa, desde 1 de janeiro de 2020 a 17 de abril de 2021. Dos 147 artigos encontrados, 21 foram incluídos nesta revisão. Resultados: Vários estudos revelaram aumento do desejo sexual durante os períodos de confinamento e isolamento social, mas apresentaram também diminuição da intimidade, da frequência de relações sexuais e da qualidade de vida sexual. Além disso, práticas de masturbação e recurso à pornografia aumentaram de forma global, nos períodos em análise. Discussão: Foram demonstradas modificações nos hábitos de vida sexual dos homens e das mulheres inquiridos, em diferentes vertentes. De uma forma global desde o início da Pandemia COVID-19, verificou-se um impacto negativo na qualidade da saúde sexual da população. Conclusão: Uma mudança na qualidade da vida sexual constitui uma ameaça à saúde mental da população. O Médico de Família tem um papel importante para a detecção dessas alterações, que raramente são abordadas de forma espontânea em contexto de consulta.

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The psychiatric impact of COVID-19 pandemic on sexual health

Cited by 5 publications

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The Epidemic of COVID-19-Related Erectile Dysfunction: A Scoping Review and Health Care Perspective

The Epidemic of COVID-19-Related Erectile Dysfunction: A Scoping Review and Health Care Perspective

Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on the Sexual Function of Health Professionals From an Epicenter in Brazil

Impacto Da Pandemia Covid-19 Na Sexualidade

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