Sexual Difficulties and Associated Sexual Distress in Flanders (Belgium): A Representative Population-Based Survey Study

Hendrickx, Lies; Gijs, Luk; Enzlin, Paul

doi:10.1016/j.jsxm.2016.01.014

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“…, and Hendrickx et al. (Table ) are not as sensitive as the IIEF, IIEF‐5 or MMAS‐derived questionnaires at detecting ED in young men. The questionnaire used by Hendrickx et al.…”

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The global prevalence of erectile dysfunction: a review

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Objective To evaluate the global prevalence of erectile dysfunction (ED); as well as its association with physiological and pathological ageing by examining the relationship between ED and cardiovascular disease (CVD), benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and dementia. We also aimed to characterise discrepancies caused by the use of different ED screening tools. Methods The Excerpta Medica dataBASE (EMBASE) and Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE) were searched to find population‐based studies investigating the prevalence of ED and the association between ED and CVD, BPH, and dementia in the general population. Results The global prevalence of ED was 3–76.5%. ED was associated with increasing age. Use of the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) and Massachusetts Male Aging Study (MMAS)‐derived questionnaire identified a high prevalence of ED in young men. ED was positively associated with CVD. Men with ED have an increased risk of all‐cause mortality odds ratio (OR) 1.26 (95% confidence interval [CI] 1.01–1.57), as well as CVD mortality OR 1.43 (95% CI 1.00–2.05). Men with ED are 1.33–6.24‐times more likely to have BPH then men without ED, and 1.68‐times more likely to develop dementia than men without ED. Conclusion ED screening tools in population‐based studies are a major source of discrepancy. Non‐validated questionnaires may be less sensitive than the IIEF and MMAS‐derived questionnaire. ED constitutes a large burden on society given its high prevalence and impact on quality of life, and is also a risk factor for CVD, dementia, and all‐cause mortality.

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“…, and Hendrickx et al. (Table ) are not as sensitive as the IIEF, IIEF‐5 or MMAS‐derived questionnaires at detecting ED in young men. The questionnaire used by Hendrickx et al.…”

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confidence: 93%

“…The questionnaire used by Hendrickx et al. , specifically applies to men who are having sexual intercourse; however, a proportion of this age group may not yet be engaging in sexual intercourse, which could lead to the under‐reporting of ED. The questionnaire used by Rosen et al.…”

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“…11,26 The survey included Flemish men and women between 14 and 80 years of age who were randomly selected from the Belgian National Register. 11 The research protocol was approved by the Ethics Committee of Ghent University Hospital and the Commission for the Protection of Personal Privacy. Before completing the questionnaires, participants provided informed consent (for participants below the age of 16, the parents provided informed consent as well).…”

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“…For example, European epidemiological studies have found that between 46% to 65% of women with a sexual impairment experience this as distressing. 4,11,12 Although a number of studies have assessed correlates of sexual impairments, very few have examined predictors of sexual distress, i.e., distress that is experienced due to a sexual impairment. The studies that did explore this found that sexual impairments and sexual distress do not always share the same predictors and in cases where they do have a common predictor, this predictor can be differently related to the two.…”

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Predictors of Sexual Distress in Women with Desire and Arousal Difficulties: Distinguishing Between Personal, Partner, and Interpersonal Distress

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Introduction. Although impaired sexual function is relatively common, not all sexual impairments are associated with distress. To date, most studies on protective and risk factors for sexual distress have asked about distress in a more general manner and have failed to distinguish between different dimensions of sexual distress. Aim.To examine the association of several intra-and interpersonal factors with personal-, perceived partner-, and interpersonal distress due to an impairment in sexual functioning in women. Methods.Cross-sectional representative population-based survey study with a two level random selection of Flemish women aged 14 to 80 years from the Belgian National Register. The data of 520 sexually active heterosexual women with a partner (weighted N) with an impairment in sexual desire (N=291) and/or in sexual arousal (N=273) were used for analysis. Results. Severity and number of sexual impairments were predictive of all types of sexual distress.Also, for both desire and arousal impairments, lower mental well-being predicted personal distress, and lower relationship satisfaction predicted perceived partner distress. For desire impairments, lower relationship satisfaction and less communication about sexual needs were predictive of interpersonal distress. For impairments in sexual arousal, lower mental well-being and lower relationship satisfaction were predictive of interpersonal distress.Conclusions. Personal-, perceived partner-and interpersonal distress due to sexual impairments have different types of predictors. Clinical assessment and treatment could benefit from differentiating between different types of distress, and between the intra-and interpersonal factors that are associated with them.

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“…Sexual dysfunction rates can be different depending upon the population being studied and the nature of sexual dysfunction being evaluated. The data represented here demonstrates a high prevalence of sexual dysfunction for both males and females (Christensen et al 2011; Ernst et al 1993; Lindau et al 2007; Hendrickx et al 2016). Table 2 summarizes the key findings of studies published on sexual dysfunction among the general population.…”

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The relationship between epilepsy and sexual dysfunction: a review of the literature

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Background and objectivesRegardless of the disease states that people suffer from, maintaining sexual function is an important indicator of quality of life. The objective of this review was to figure out the relationship between epilepsy, antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) and sexual dysfunction.ResultsIn various epidemiological and clinical studies, epilepsy has been correlated with a reduction in sexual function. This sexual dysfunction is not always detected in epileptic patients until systematic efforts are put in place, as part of the assessment and treatment process. Therefore, precise evaluations of the incidence of treatment related sexual dysfunction in epileptic patients is still lacking.ConclusionsThis literature review concluded that sexual function is influenced by the pathophysiology of epilepsy, as well as through the use of AEDs. To maximize quality of care in patients with epilepsy and those patients with other disease states who receive AEDs, it is important to address the status of the patient’s sexual function as part of the initial routine assessment and with any treatment related follow-up. Minimizing the effects of AED related sexual dysfunction can be achieved by raising awareness among patients, providing education and training for physicians regarding sexual dysfunction and obtaining a baseline sexual history from the patient so are important recommendations. In addition, systematic studies are needed to explore the risk and mechanism of such treatment related side effects on sexual function.

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Sexual Difficulties and Associated Sexual Distress in Flanders (Belgium): A Representative Population-Based Survey Study

Cited by 53 publications

References 26 publications

The global prevalence of erectile dysfunction: a review

The global prevalence of erectile dysfunction: a review

Predictors of Sexual Distress in Women with Desire and Arousal Difficulties: Distinguishing Between Personal, Partner, and Interpersonal Distress

The relationship between epilepsy and sexual dysfunction: a review of the literature

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