SEXUAL FUNCTION BEFORE AND AFTER TRANSURETHRAL MICROWAVE THERMOTHERAPY FOR BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA

The effect of transurethral microwave thermotherapy (TUMT) for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) on the ability of achieving erection and e jaculation was studied in one hundred and twenty patients. The patient s underwent a single TUMT session for one hour without complementary t reatment during the follow-up period of one year. A self-administered questionnaire on sexual functions was used. Our results showed that, d espite individual reductions, there was an overall improvement in the ability to achieve erection. It was concluded that TUMT did not have a ny major adverse effects on sexual functions. However, it was not poss ible to predict that TUMT will improve sexual functions for the indivi dual patient. Improvement of symptoms and a better quality of life may influence the results.