Spina bifida has traditionally been regarded as a pediatric health issue with little
regard to adult consequences of the disorder. The congenital neurologic and urologic
anomalies, as well as sequelae of bladder management, can have a profound impact on
adult male sexual function. Abnormalities in testicular descent, development, and
function; fertility; penile sensation; erectile function; ejaculatory function; and
orgasmic function are common. Prostate cancer has been diagnosed in men with spina
bifida, but little data are available to guide screening, diagnosis, and treatment
efforts. The Spina Bifida Association has supported development of guidelines for
health care providers to address male health issues in individuals with spina bifida
throughout their lives.
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Published online: March 12, 2018
Accepted:
January 4,
2018
Received:
November 16,
2017
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Financial Disclosure: The authors declare that they have no relevant financial interests.
Funding Support: This article was supported in part by a cooperative agreement (5U01DD001077-02) from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to the Spina Bifida Association. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or the Department of Health and Human Services.
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