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Sexual function in women with advanced multiple sclerosis

B M Hulter1, P O Lundberg

  • 1Department of Neurology, University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden.

Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry
|July 1, 1995
PubMed
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Sexual dysfunction is common in women with advanced multiple sclerosis (MS), affecting desire, lubrication, and orgasm. Symptoms correlate with neurological deficits and impact quality of life.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Sexual Medicine
  • Women's Health

Background:

  • Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurological disease impacting young adults.
  • Sexual dysfunction is a frequent but often underreported complication of MS.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the prevalence and types of sexual dysfunction in women with advanced MS.
  • To explore correlations between sexual function changes and clinical MS characteristics.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive study involving 47 women with advanced multiple sclerosis.
  • Interviews were conducted to assess sexual function, neurological symptoms, and disability status.

Main Results:

  • 59.6% reported decreased sexual desire, 36.2% decreased lubrication, and 38.3% diminished orgasmic capacity.

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  • Genital sensory dysfunction (61.7%) and pelvic muscle weakness (76.6%) were prevalent.
  • Sexual dysfunction correlated with sacral neurological symptoms, ataxia, vertigo, age, and amenorrhea.
  • Lower Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) scores were associated with more frequent sexual dysfunction reports.

    • Conclusions:

    • Sexual function is significantly impaired in women with advanced MS.
    • Neurological and demographic factors influence sexual dysfunction.
    • Addressing sexual health is crucial for improving the quality of life for women with MS.