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Evaluation of Sexual Function in Men with Orchialgia

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This study examined the effect of chronic scrotal pain on sexual function using the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF). We enrolled 50 patients with symptoms consistent with orchialgia and 50 control subjects without orchialgia, who were healthy, sexually active, married, and age-matched. Both groups were evaluated using the IIEF questions for sexual function, and quality of life was investigated using the abbreviated version of the World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire. A significant difference was found in the values of orgasmic function, intercourse satisfaction, sexual desire, overall sexual satisfaction, and total IIEF scores between the patient and control groups; however, there were no significant group differences in the IIEF scores related to erectile function. In the patient group, 39 of 50 subjects reported decreased sexual desire and satisfaction due to a decrease in frequency of sexual activities. Thus, investigation of sexual function was essential for these patients in order to determine the adequate management and treatment of chronic orchialgia.

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  1. Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Harran University, 63100, Sanliurfa, Turkey

    Halil Ciftci, Murat Savas, Mehmet Gulum, Ercan Yeni, Ayhan Verit & Ufuk Topal

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Ciftci, H., Savas, M., Gulum, M. et al. Evaluation of Sexual Function in Men with Orchialgia. Arch Sex Behav 40, 631–634 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-011-9726-4

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