Evaluation of Sexual Dysfunction, Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms and Quality of Life in Men With Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome and the Efficacy of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Therapy

Irer, Bora; Celikhisar, Aylin; Celikhisar, Hakan; Bozkurt, OZAN; Demir, Omer

doi:10.1016/j.urology.2018.08.001

Evaluation of Sexual Dysfunction, Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms and Quality of Life in Men With Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome and the Efficacy of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Therapy

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Irer B., Celikhisar A., Celikhisar H., Bozkurt O., Demir O.

UROLOGY, vol.121, pp.86-92, 2018 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 121
Publication Date: 2018
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.urology.2018.08.001
Journal Name: UROLOGY
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.86-92
Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

OBJECTIVE To determine the presence of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), nocturia, sexual dysfunction (SD), and the status of quality of life (QOL) in men with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) and after continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment, the changes in the presence of these conditions and the improvements of QOL.