Sexual function in multiple sclerosis. A 5-year follow-up study.
Sexual dysfunction is known to occur in multiple sclerosis (MS). The purpose of the study is to describe the change in sexual function and symptoms in a longitudinal study. Forty-nine patients (27 females, 22 males) with definite MS were interviewed and examined with 5 years interval. The number of patients with sexual dysfunction increased significantly (p = 0.009) and involved females and males equally. Males usually had 1 or two symptoms of sexual dysfunction, while females frequently had 2 or more symptoms. It is concluded that the risk of sexual dysfunction increases over time. Further studies in treatment possibilities are needed.
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Clinical Neuro-Psychiatric Research Unit, Odense University Hospital, Denmark.
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D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D006224:Cricetinae; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009103:Multiple Sclerosis / Q000503:physiopathology*; D012735:Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological / Q000503:physiopathology*