do chrohns disease has anything to do with a man impotence issues?
5/12/09 6:15pm
Crohn's can affect mens' sexual capabilities in a couple of ways, depending on how severe it is and other complications. Simply having a flare-up might inhibit either partner's level of interest or ability. Other symptoms like rectal bleeding or discomfort might affect a person's ability to be intimate. Of course, if someone has had an ostomy (removal of some or all of the colon), this can affect sexuality.
Here is a link to a site that includes some postings from individuals who have had jpouch surgeries, discussing relationshpi issues and intimacy: http://www.jpouch.net/tag/relationships/
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