Abstract
Aim: The aim of the study was to evaluate sexual function sexual function and the prevalence of sexual dysfunction as well as body image during sexual activity in men with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSA).
Material and Methods: Study was based on 61 men with OSA aged 31-76 y-rs and 68 healthy, matched by age and BMI as controls. Sexual function was evaluated by International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-15). Sexual dysfunction was diagnosed based on DSM-5 criteria during semi-structured sexual interview, body image was evaluated by Body Exposure During Sexual Activity Questionnaire (BESAQ).
Results: The mean age was 56.8±10.8 y-rs. Men with OSA tended to described themselves as more overweighed (3.7 vs 4.0), had longer duration of current relationship (29.6 vs 18.6 y-rs), were more religious (3.1 vs 2.5), had worse erectile function (18.7 vs 24.6 points), intercourse satisfaction (6.9 vs 10.2), and orgasmic function (6.9 vs 8.9) but better sexual desire (8.7 vs 7.3). There were no differences in BESAQ scores. Erectile dysfunctions (ED) were diagnosed in 21.3% of cases and 5.9% of controls (p<0.0001), and premature ejaculation in 18.0% vs 4.4%, respectively. Presence of anxiety was an important factor for the prevalence of ED, while body weight self-evaluation and body image self-satisfaction for the prevalence of Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder – HSDD (men with lower satisfaction and worse body image perception were more likely to have HSDD).
Conclusions: The presence of OSA has impact on sexual function, presence of sexual dysfuncton and body esteem.
Footnotes
Cite this article as: European Respiratory Journal 2018 52: Suppl. 62, PA2555.
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