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ArticleWorld journal of urology2025

Effects of orchiectomy on genital self-image, sexual function, and satisfaction: a comparative study.

Sahin Kilic, Mehmet Duvarci, Hasan Arda Durak, Huseyin Karakayali, Talip Kahilogullari, Nurullah Hamidi, Yigit Demir

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Sahin KilicDepartment of Urology, University of Health Sciences, Antalya Training and Research Hospital, Muratpasa, 07070, Antalya, Turkey. sahinkilic84@hotmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2458-1893
Mehmet DuvarciDepartment of Urology, University of Health Sciences, Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0366-9055
Hasan Arda DurakDepartment of Urology, University of Health Sciences, Antalya Training and Research Hospital, Muratpasa, 07070, Antalya, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0008-0159-2497
Huseyin KarakayaliDepartment of Urology, University of Health Sciences, Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0008-4328-6332
Talip KahilogullariDepartment of Urology, University of Health Sciences, Antalya Training and Research Hospital, Muratpasa, 07070, Antalya, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0006-6715-8154
Nurullah HamidiDepartment of Urology, University of Health Sciences, Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6825-1813
Yigit DemirDepartment of Urology, University of Health Sciences, Antalya Training and Research Hospital, Muratpasa, 07070, Antalya, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0000-5741-5061

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purposeOrchiectomy, primarily performed for testicular cancer or other medical conditions, significantly affects young men's sexual health, fertility, and psychosocial well-being. This study evaluates the impact of orchiectomy on genital self-image (GSI), erectile dysfunction (ED), premature ejaculation (PE), and sexual satisfaction compared to a control group.

methodsA cohort of 240 male patients aged 18-60 who underwent orchiectomy between January 2010 and August 2024 at two tertiary hospitals was compared with 240 age-matched controls. Participants completed validated Turkish questionnaires, including the Male Genital Self-Image Scale (MGSIS), Arabic Index of Premature Ejaculation (AIPE), International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5), and Golombok-Rust Inventory of Sexual Satisfaction (GRISS). Statistical analysis included Mann-Whitney U tests, Pearson's chi-squared tests, Spearman's correlations, and Ordinary Least Squares regression.

resultsThe orchiectomy group showed significantly lower MGSIS, AIPE, and IIEF-5 scores (p < 0.05), indicating poorer GSI, increased PE, and higher ED prevalence compared to controls. GRISS avoidance and dissatisfaction subscale scores were elevated in the orchiectomy group (p = 0.001). Positive correlations were observed between GSI, erectile function, and ejaculatory control, while GSI negatively correlated with sexual dissatisfaction.

conclusionOrchiectomy is associated with diminished genital self-image, increased sexual dysfunction, and greater sexual dissatisfaction.

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Body ImageErectile DysfunctionOrchiectomyPersonal SatisfactionPostoperative ComplicationsPremature EjaculationSelf ConceptAdolescentAdultHumansMaleMiddle AgedYoung AdultErectile dysfunctionGenital self-imageOrchiectomyPremature ejaculationSexual functionSexual satisfaction

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