STUDY OF SEXUAL FUNCTIONING, SEXUAL CONCERNS, AND SEXUAL SATISFACTION IN MALE STROKE SURVIVORS

Objective: The aim of this study was to the sexual functioning, concerns, and satisfaction in males stroke survivors. determine male functions (1) libido/desire, (2) coital frequency, (3) arousal, (4) erectile function using international index (IIEF) score, (5) ejaculation premature diagnostic tool (PEDT) (6) Methods: It a cross-sectional questionnaire Neurological Rehabilitation department tertiary care Institute 33 adult survivors age more than 21 years with at least 3 months community dwelling post-discharge. recorded were libido/ desire, IIEF PEDT satisfaction. Results: Thirty-three eligible range from 25–54 (mean 42.5 years) post-stroke duration 3–45 = 16.6 months) included study. Of them, 14 had experienced within 12 19 >12 ago. Thirteen participants sexually inactive reported no coitus due loss erection. active moderate recovery libido (60%), frequency (63%), orgasm (32%), (25%), while others poor recovery. Erectile dysfunction present 16 cases, an-ejaculation 18 nine cases. Hypertension depression history smoking posed higher risk dysfunctions. Conclusion: Exploration dysfunctions counseling by clinicians should be part comprehensive rehabilitation program sub-acute care.