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Table 2 Pre and post-treatment sexual functions (n = 19 patients)

From: Evaluation of sexual functions and sexual behaviors after penile brachytherapy in men treated for penile carcinoma

Parameters

Classification

Pre-treatment (%)

Post- treatment (%)

P

Sexual intercourse

    
 

Often

7 (36.9)

4 (21.1)

 
 

Sometimes

5 (26.3)

2 (10.5)

0.006

 

Rarely

5 (26.3)

4 (21.1)

 
 

Never

2 (10.5)

9 (47.3)

 

Erectile dysfunction

    
 

Often

1 (5.3)

3 (15.8)

 
 

Sometimes

1 (5.3)

2 (10.5)

0.013

 

Rarely

2 (10.5)

6 (31.6)

 
 

Never

15 (78.9)

8 (42.2)

 

Ejaculation

    
 

Often

13 (68.4)

3 (15.8)

 
 

Sometimes

3 (15.8)

3 (15.8)

<0.001

 

Rarely

2 (10.5)

4 (21.1)

 
 

Never

1 (5.3)

9 (47.3)

 

Orgasm

    
 

Often

14 (73.7)

3 (15.8)

 
 

Sometimes

3 (15.7)

3 (15.8)

<0.001

 

Rarely

1 (5.3)

4 (21.1)

 
 

Never

1 (5.3)

9 (47.3)

 

Nocturnal erections

    
 

Often

15 (78.9)

7 (36.9)

 
 

Sometimes

2 (10.5)

4 (21.1)

0.002

 

Rarely

1 (5.3)

4 (21.1)

 
 

Never

1 (5.3)

4 (21.1)

 
  1. The statistical test used is the chi2 test. p < 0.05 indicates a significant difference between patients in pre and post treatment.