Abstract

Previous studies examined the relationship between thyroid disorders and sexual dysfunction, but few studies have examined the effect of treatment for thyroid disorders on these patients' sexual function. This study aims to investigate the effect of treatment on the sexual dysfunction of male and female patients with thyroid disorders. The population of the quasi experimental study consisted of patients with hypo and hyperthyroidism that referred to endocrinology clinics of Baqiyatallah Hospital. The sample size was calculated to be 108. Patients divided into four groups based on overt and subclinical, hypothyroidism and hypothyroidism. The sexual function of female and male patients was examined using SFSI (Sexual Female Index Function) and IIEF-5(International Index of Erectile Function) questionnaires, respectively. Patients took proper medications as prescribed and the effect of treatment on their sexual function was measured. Data was statistically analyzed after collection using SPSS Statistics 20.120 patients were examined in 4 groups (30 patients in each group).The statistically significant improvement in sexual function was observed in all these four groups after treatment. The sexual function of patients in overt hypothyroidism increased by 7.8 +/- 0.4 units after treatment in male (P < 0,001) and 7.3 +/- 0.1 units in female (P <0.001). The sexual function of patients in the overt hyperthyroidism group increased 6.1 +/- 2.7 units after treatment in male (P = 0.001) and 3.3 +/- 0.9 in female (P =0.017).Treatment for thyroid disorders can improve patients' sexual function in all patients of hypo and hyperthyroidism. It is recommended to do further studies on effective intervention to improve sexual function after treatment.