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Study on Sexual Function and Partner Support System in Patients After Radical Prostatectomy for Prostate Cancer

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Haili Zeng¹, Jinyang Mao², Yuqing Li², Huihong Wu^1,*

¹Nursing Department, Longquan People's Hospital, Longquan 323700, Zhejiang, China.

²Urinary surgery, Longquan People's Hospital, Longquan 323700, Zhejiang, China.

*Corresponding author: Huihong Wu

Longquan City’s “Challenge and Lead” Science and Technology Program (Project Number: 2024KJZC-015).

Published: December 19,2025

Abstract

Objective: To explore the correlation between sexual function and partner support system in patients after radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer, and to analyze the key factors affecting patients’ sexual quality of life. Methods: A total of 50 postoperative prostate cancer patients and their partners treated in our hospital from January 2023 to December 2024 were selected as study subjects. According to the overall satisfaction with sexual quality of life, patients were divided into a satisfied group (n=22) and a dissatisfied group (n=28). Differences in clinical data between the two groups were compared, and the relationship between partner support and sexual function recovery was analyzed. Results: There was no significant difference between the satisfied and dissatisfied groups in whether chemotherapy was performed (P＞0.05). The proportion of patients with a post-operative period of less than 2 years was significantly higher in the satisfied group than in the dissatisfied group. The proportion of partners who had not yet undergone menopause was significantly higher in the satisfied group. The mean patient age was significantly lower, and the proportion of those receiving partner support was significantly higher in the satisfied group (P＜0.05). The IIEF-5 score in the satisfied group was significantly higher than that in the dissatisfied group (P＜0.05). The satisfied group also scored significantly higher in sexual desire, confidence in maintaining an erection, control of ejaculation, mutual satisfaction, and sexual self-confidence, while scoring significantly lower in sexual anxiety (all P＜0.05). Conclusion: The recovery of sexual function and the quality of sexual life in patients after radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer are closely related to partner support. Shorter postoperative duration, non-menopausal partner, younger patient age, and active partner support are protective factors for improving sexual satisfaction. Clinical interventions should emphasize the role of the partner and focus on building a family-centered support system.

Keywords

Prostate cancer; postoperative; sexual function; partner support system

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Study on Sexual Function and Partner Support System in Patients After Radical Prostatectomy for Prostate Cancer

How to cite this paper: Haili Zeng, Jinyang Mao, Yuqing Li, Huihong Wu. (2025) Study on Sexual Function and Partner Support System in Patients After Radical Prostatectomy for Prostate Cancer. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine Research, 9(6), 670-674.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/ijcemr.2025.11.017