SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION;
PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC LIVER DISEASE
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.29309/TPMJ/2017.24.06.1190Keywords:
CLD,, sexual dysfunction,, complication.Abstract
Objectives: To determine the frequency of sexual dysfunction in the patients
suffering from chronic liver disease. Period: 1 year from June 2013 to May 2014. Study Design:
An observational study. Setting: Asian Institute of Medical Sciences. Methodology: 150 cases
of chronic liver disease including patients of both genders at Asian Institute of medical sciences
who had suggestive history and signs /symptoms of sexual dysfunction. Results: Study found
51.3% of total patients were suffering with sexual dysfunction. Out of all participating females,
52.2% were affected and among the total male patients 51% males were suffering from sexual
dysfunction. Hepatitis C virus (HCV) and Hepatitis B virus (HBV) were positive in 76.7% and
11.3%, respectively. Conclusion: Sexual dysfunction is a common complication in the patients
suffering from chronic liver disease.
