1. SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION; PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC LIVER DISEASE.
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Bawany, Muhammad Adnan, Sahito, Abdul Aziz, Naz, Falak, Khahro, Adnan Ali, Bohio, Rabail, Bohio, Farrukh, and Nasir, Syeda Fiza
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SEXUAL dysfunction ,LIVER diseases ,SYMPTOMS ,WOMEN patients ,PATIENTS - 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. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2017
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