Abstract
BACKGROUND: Aims of this study were to assess the prevalence of and risk factors for sexual dysfunction (SD) in male veterans with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). METHODS: We collected IBD history, quality of life (QOL), and sexual function surveys. RESULTS: One hundred seventy-one men enrolled, mean age 50 years, 85% had SD, 92% had erectile dysfunction (ED). More severe ED (P = 0.0001), decreased sexual desire (P = 0.004), and decreased satisfaction (P = 0.001) were associated with poorer QOL. Biologic use was associated with increased SD; hypertension with a decrease in sexual desire. CONCLUSIONS: SD and ED are highly prevalent and associated with poorer QOL.