Muhammad Adnan Bawany, Abdul Aziz Sahito, Falak Naz, Adnan Ali Khahro, Rabail Bohio, Farrukh Bohio, Syeda Fiza Nasir.
Sexual Dysfunction; Patients With Chronic Liver Disease.
Professional Med J Jan ;24(6):888-92.

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.

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