PMID: 16629425Apr 25, 2006Paper

Multiple sclerosis patients with and without sexual dysfunction: are there any differences?

Multiple Sclerosis : Clinical and Laboratory Research
M DemirkiranK Aslan

Abstract

Sexual dysfunction (SD) severely affects the quality of life in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). The aim of this study is to investigate the type and frequency of sexual complaints in MS patients, to analyse their relationship to various clinical and psychosocial variables and to clarify the differences between MS patients with and without SD. Thirty-five relapsing-remitting (RR), nine secondary progressive and seven primary progressive MS patients were included in this study. A structured face-to-face interview regarding sexual function and other physical problems which may interfere with sexual functioning was administered to each patient. They also filled out Multiple Sclerosis Intimacy and Sexuality Questionnaire-19 (MSISQ-19), which includes items for primary (direct physical), secondary (indirect physical) and tertiary (psychosocial) causes of SD. Disability, cognitive functions and psychological functioning were also evaluated. Forty-one patients (80.4%) reported primary SD; decreased libido was the most frequent complaint (80.5%). These patients were older and more disabled, however 39% had low disability scores. SD was a common problem for both men and women. Patients with RRMS were affected less in all items of ...Continue Reading

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