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Neurogenic female sexual dysfunction: a review.

M L Sipski1, A Behnegar

  • 1Department of Veteran Affairs, University of Miami School of Medicine, Florida, USA.

Clinical Autonomic Research : Official Journal of the Clinical Autonomic Research Society
|January 5, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Female sexual response is influenced by spinal cord function. This review details the neurologic pathways controlling sexual arousal and orgasm, and discusses impacts of central nervous system disorders.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Sexual Medicine
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Female sexual response is intricately linked to the central nervous system.
  • Understanding spinal cord control is crucial for addressing sexual dysfunction in women.
  • Neurologic conditions can significantly impact female sexual function.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the neurologic pathways governing female sexual arousal and orgasm.
  • To examine the effects of spinal lesions and central nervous system disorders on female sexual function.
  • To identify research gaps and discuss interventions for improving sexual function in neurologically impaired women.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on spinal lesions and female sexual response.
  • Analysis of research on animal models and human subjects with neurologic disabilities.

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  • Synthesis of information on multiple sclerosis and cerebral disorders affecting sexual function.

    • Main Results:

    • Spinal pathways play a significant role in mediating sexual arousal and orgasm.
    • Various neurologic conditions, including multiple sclerosis, can disrupt female sexual response.
    • Current understanding highlights the need for further research into specific neural mechanisms.

    Conclusions:

    • The spinal cord is essential for female sexual response.
    • Central nervous system disorders present complex challenges to female sexual health.
    • Further research and targeted interventions are needed to improve sexual functioning in affected women.