Table 3.
Prevalence of sexual complaints and distressing sexual complaints (SCS) in female and male first stroke patients referred to specialized cognitive rehabilitation in relation to satisfaction with sexual life
| Sexual complaints | Total, n(%) | Satisfied sexual life, n (%) | Dissatisfied sexual life, n (%) | Pvalue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female sexual complaints (SCS-W) | n:38 | n:15 | n:23 | |
| Lack of/reduced sexual interest/desire | 24 (63.2) | 6 (40.0) | 18 (78.3) | .04 |
| Distressing | 18 (47.4) | 4 (26.7) | 14 (60.9) | .05 |
| Lack of physical sexual excitement (Lubrication) | 17 (44.7) | 6 (40.0) | 11 (52.4) | .49 |
| Distressing | 16 (42.1) | 5 (33.3) | 11 (47.8) | .58 |
| Lack of pleasurable sexual feelings | 18 (47.4) | 5 (33.3) | 13 (61.9) | .18 |
| Distressing | 16 (42.1) | 3 (20.0) | 13 (56.5) | .05 |
| Difficulties reaching orgasm | 25 (65.8) | 9 (60.0) | 16 (76.2) | .38 |
| Distressing | 20 (52.6) | 6 (40.0) | 14 (60.9) | .35 |
| Difficulties allowing vaginal penetration | 1 (2.6) | na | na | na |
| Genital pain related to sexual activity | 3 (7.9) | 0 (0) | 3 (13.0) | .20 |
| Persistent and unwanted genital arousal | 0 | na | na | na |
| One or more sexual complaints | 32 (84.2) | 11 (73.3) | 21 (91.3) | .30 |
| One or more distressing sexual complaint | 25 (65.8) | 8 (53.3) | 17 (73.9) | .34 |
| Sexual complaint experienced often/always | 23 (60.5) | 5 (33.3) | 18 (78.3) | .015 |
| Male Sexual complaints (SCS-M) | n:53 | n:15 | n:38 | |
| Lack of or reduced sexual interest/desire | 25 (47.2) | 5 (33.3) | 20 (52.6) | .33 |
| Distressing | 20 (37.7) | 4 (26.7) | 16 (42.1) | .47 |
| Need more stimulation to achieve erection (n:52) | 13 (24.5) | 1 (6.7) | 12 (32.4) | .078 |
| Distressing | 12 (22.6) | 1 (6.7) | 11 (29.7) | .078 |
| Difficulties getting/maintain erection | 17 (32.1) | 3 (20.0) | 14 (37.8) | .33 |
| Distressing | 15 (28.3) | 3 (20.0) | 12 (32.4) | .50 |
| Premature ejaculation (n:51) | 13 (24.5) | 1 (7.7) | 12 (32.4) | .82 |
| Distressing | 10 (18.9) | 0 (0) | 10 (27.0) | .045 |
| Difficulty ejaculating/reaching orgasm | 12 (22.6) | 2 (13.3) | 10 (29.3) | .47 |
| Distressing | 10 (18.9) | 1 (6.7) | 9 (23.7) | .25 |
| Concerned about size/shape of penis | 4 (7.5) | 1 (6.7) | 3 (7.9) | 1. |
| Genital pain during/shortly after sexual activity | 1 (1.9) | na | na | na |
| One or more sexual complaints | 34 (64.2) | 7 (46.7) | 27 (71.1) | .18 |
| One or more distressing sexual complaint | 30 (56.6) | 6 (40.0) | 24 (63.2) | .22 |
| Sexual complaint experienced often/always | 21 (39.2) | 2 (13.3) | 19 (50.0) | .032 |
Bold figures indicate significance.