Swan L, Windram J, Burchill L, Ladak LA, Reardon LC, Fernandez B, Jacobsen RM, Simpson M, Harrison D, Morton L. Sexual Health and Well-Being in Adults With Congenital Heart Disease: A International Society of Adult Congenital Heart Disease Statement.
JACC. ADVANCES 2023;
2:100716. [PMID:
38938496 PMCID:
PMC11198306 DOI:
10.1016/j.jacadv.2023.100716]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Revised: 09/19/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2024]
Abstract
As health care outcomes improve the priority for those living with adult congenital heart disease have changed to a more holistic focus on quality of life and well-being. Although health care has embraced this, there are still areas where there is a deficit in advice, allyship, and advocacy. One of these deficits is in the area of sexual health and well-being. A healthy sexual life has a myriad of physical and psychosocial benefits. However, individuals with adult congenital heart disease may have significant barriers to achieving well-being in this aspect of their lives. These barriers and their potential solutions are outlined in this paper.
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