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ea0056p908 | Endocrine Nursing | ECE2018

Patient perspectives on sexuality in hypopituitarism

Bjorkman Ida , Persson Jenny Tiberg , Ung Eva Jakobsson , Olofsson Ann-Charlotte , Johannsson Gudmundur , Dellenborg Lisen

Aim: The aim of the study was to explore patient perspectives on sexuality in hypopituitarism.Background: Hypopituitarism usually leads to a complete loss of sex hormones and the condition has a negative impact on sexuality. Previous research has mainly focused on erectile functioning in men and fertility issues in women but little is known about their sexual wellbeing and experiences of hypopituitarism in relation to sexuality.Des...