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selected literature on PBS/IC and sexual relations

Interstitial cystitis and female sexual dysfunction.
Ottem DP, Carr LK, Perks AE, et al. Urology 2007;69:608-10
• the authors conclude that female patients with IC have sexual dysfunction, including pain, more commonly than do controls

Sexual Function is a Determinant of Poor Quality of Life for Women With Treatment Refractory Interstitial Cystitis.
Nickel JC, Tripp D, Teal V, et al. J Urol 2007;177:1832-6
• this study identifies sexual functioning as a primary predictor of mental quality of life in women with long- standing interstitial cystitis

Female sexual function and activity following cystectomy and continent urinary tract diversion for benign indications: a clinical pilot study and review of literature.
Elzevier HW, Nieuwkamer BB, Pelger RC, Lycklama A Nijeholt AA. J Sex Med 2007;4:406-16
• the authors conclude that despite extensive surgery, female sexuality may remain unchanged or even improve, following cystectomy and continent diversion for benign indication; sexual inactivity postoperatively needs more attention in respect to sexual counseling

Sexual sequelae of general medical disorders.
Basson R, Schultz WW. Lancet 2007;369:409-24

When pleasure causes pain: Living with interstitial cystitis.
McCormick NB. Sexuality & Disability 1999;17:7-18

Recontextualizing sexuality in chronic illness: women and interstitial cystitis.
Webster DC. Health Care Women Int 1997;18:575-89 PMID: 9416041

Dyspareunia: sexual dysfunction or pain syndrome?
Meana M, Binik YM, Khalife S, Cohen D. J Nerv Ment Dis 1997;185:561-9 PMID: 9307618

Sex, Lies, and Stereotypes: Women and Interstitial Cystitis.
Webster, D.C. The Journal of Sex Research 1996:33 (issue 3):197-204

Use and effectiveness of sexual self-care strategies for interstitial cystitis.
Webster DC, Brennan T. Urol Nurs 1995;15:14-22 PMID: 7792618

Sex and interstitial cystitis: explaining the pain and planning self-care.
Webster DC. Urol Nurs 1993;13:4-11 PMID: 8451661

updated 23.04.2007 10:28