Sexual Dysfunction in Patients With Chronic Liver Disease

Sexual Dysfunction in Patients With Chronic Liver Disease

This project will determine the incidence of sexual dysfunction in patients with chronic liver disease, through questionnaires. The questionnaires have been designed to assess several facets of sexual health, e.g. libido, physical symptoms, depression, etc. 150 patients in our liver outpatient department, and 150 healthy volunteers will be asked to fill in the questionnaire in paper form. The results of this project will be used to produce patient resources, advice sheets and educational materials for patients with chronic liver disease. There is also scope to consider possible interventions in the future to improve sexual dysfunction in patients with chronic liver disease.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosis of a chronic liver disease (including those who have had liver transplantation)
• Aged 18-75
• Able to give informed written consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Major psychiatric disease
• Patients who lack capacity
• Patient with no chronic liver disease
• Patients not proficient in English