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How does lower urinary tract dysfunction affect sexual function in men and women? ICI‐RS 2015—Part 1
Author(s) -
Rantell Angie,
Apostolidis Apostolos,
Anding Ralf,
KirschnerHermanns Ruth,
Cardozo Linda
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
neurourology and urodynamics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.918
H-Index - 90
eISSN - 1520-6777
pISSN - 0733-2467
DOI - 10.1002/nau.23040
Subject(s) - medicine , lower urinary tract symptoms , sexual function , affect (linguistics) , urinary incontinence , sexual dysfunction , erectile dysfunction , urinary system , urinary tract disorder , physical therapy , gynecology , urology , psychology , prostate , communication , cancer
Aim The aim of this paper is to review the literature on the effect of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) on sexual function and dysfunction. Methods At the International Consultation on Incontinence‐Research Society (ICI‐RS) in 2015, a multidisciplinary group presented a literature search of what is known about the effect of lower urinary tract dysfunction (LUTD) on sexual function (SF) in men and women. Wider discussions regarding knowledge gaps and ideal research methodology ensued. Results A body of evidence supports associations between LUTS/urinary incontinence on SF in both men and women, but the true prevalence of the impact of LUTD on SF remains largely unknown. There is still reluctance among health care professionals (HCP's) to discuss SF with patients and often patients who are not asked will not volunteer their problems. Conclusion A significant knowledge gap in this area remains. Education among HCP's on assessment and treatment of sexual dysfunction and communication skills are essential to encourage, and engage patients with HCP's. Neurourol. Urodynam. 36:949–952, 2017 . © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.