[Benign prostatic hyperplasia and sexual dysfunction].
Lower urinary tract symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia, erectile dysfunction and ejaculatory disorders are often associated. The severity of sexual dysfunction is positively associated with increasing severity of urinary tract symptoms. Current treatment of BHP produce some effects, positive as well as negative, on the sexual function. It is important to remember this, when you choose a treatment for a patient who report regular sexual activity.
Wisard
Marc
M
Service d'urologie, CHUV, 1011 Lausanne. marc.wisard@chuv.ch
Leisinger
Hans-Jürg
HJ
D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011470:Prostatic Hyperplasia / Q000150:complications*; D011788:Quality of Life; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D012735:Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological / Q000209:etiology*; D014555:Urination Disorders / Q000209:etiology