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Vassilios Tzortzis1, Konstantinos Skriapas, George Hadjigeorgiou
1Department of Urology, University of Thessaly School of Medicine, Larissa, Greece. tzorvas@otenet.gr
Multiple Sclerosis (Houndmills, Basingstoke, England)
|August 20, 2008
Summary
Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) affects over a third of women newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), even when disability is minimal. This highlights FSD as a significant concern in early MS management.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Reproductive Health
- Clinical Medicine
Background:
- Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurological disease impacting young adults.
- Female sexuality and sexual function are crucial aspects of quality of life.
- Early diagnosis and management of MS complications are essential.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess female sexuality in a select group of women newly diagnosed with MS.
- To compare sexual function in newly diagnosed MS patients with healthy controls.
- To identify the prevalence of female sexual dysfunction (FSD) in early-stage MS.
Main Methods:
- A clinic-based study included 63 women with definite MS and 61 healthy female controls.
- Disability was assessed using the Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS).
- Sexual function was evaluated using the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI).
Main Results:
- Patients had minimal neurological impairment (mean EDSS 2.5).
- Sexual dysfunction was diagnosed in 34.9% of MS patients versus 21.31% of controls (P > 0.05).
- No significant difference in FSD prevalence was found between groups, but the rate in MS patients was notable.
Conclusions:
- Female sexual dysfunction is a significant issue in newly diagnosed MS patients.
- FSD should be considered even when major disability and other confounding factors are excluded.
- Early identification and management of FSD are important in women with MS.
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