title: [Male sexual function after stroke].
abstract: Stroke represents the third leading cause of death, ranking behind heart disease and cancer and it is the major cause of worldwide long-term disability after the age of 65. Stroke has an important psychological and emotional impact on the patient and his environment. Some trials show the substantial lowering of libido, of the frequency of sexual intercourse, the presence of erectile dysfunction and reduced sexual satisfaction. After stroke it is important to evaluate the relational and sexual aspects of the patient and his sexual partner. A specialized consultation should be proposed when necessary to optimise the patient's post-stroke rehabilitation.
authors.affiliation: Consultation de gynécologie psychosomatique et sexologie, Service accueil, urgences et liaison psychiatriques, HUG, Genève. francesco.bianchi-demicheli@hcuge.ch
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Bianchi-Demicheli
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Sekoranja
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Temperli
authors.forename: K O
authors.initials: KO
authors.lastname: Lövblad
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ortigue
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Sztajzel
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012735:Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological / Q000209:etiology*; D020018:Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological / Q000209:etiology*; D020521:Stroke / Q000150:complications*