Evaluation of Sexual Life and Marital Satisfaction in Patients with Anogenital Wart

Abstract

Anogenital wart (AGW) resulting from human papilloma virus (HPV) is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases worldwide. Herein, we aimed to evaluate the effects of AGW on patients'marital satisfaction and sexual function. This cross-sectional study was consisted of 74 consecutive patients including 37 patients with AGW and 37 healthy controls. ENRICH Marital Satisfaction Scale and Arizona Sexual Experience Scale were completed and analyzed for all patients. ENRICH scale items were not significantly different between the two groups. Sexual function was found to be lower in female than male patients (P<.001). According to our findings marital satisfaction was not affected by AGW. However, a history of previous treatment for HPV decreased the marital satisfaction. In addition, AGW had more adverse effects on females' sexual function compared to males. Our findings suggest that the psychiatric treatments should be considered when managing an AGW patient.

Keywords: Anogenital wart; Enfermedad de transmisión sexual; Human papilloma virus; Marital satisfaction; Satisfacción matrimonial; Sexual life; Sexually transmitted disease; Verruga anogenital; Vida sexual; Virus del papiloma humano.