title: Stroke and sexual dysfunction - a narrative review.
abstract: Sexual function is an essential part of quality of life in adults. However, sexual dysfunction (SD) in stroke survivors is a common but under-recognized complication after stroke. It is frequently neglected by patients and clinicians. The etiology of post-stroke SD, which is multifactorial includes anatomical, physical and psychological factors. Complete return of sexual function is an important target for functional recovery after stroke, so clinicians need to be aware of this issue and take a lead role in addressing this challenge in stroke survivors. Accurate diagnosis and prompt treatment of post-stroke SD should be routinely incorporated into comprehensive stroke rehabilitation. This narrative review article, outlines the anatomy and physiology of sexual function, discusses various factors contributing to post-stroke SD, and proposes directions for future research.
authors: Department of Neurology, Myongji Hospital, Goyang, South Korea; Department of Neurology, MUSC Stroke Center, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, United States.
authors: Jong-Ho
authors: JH
authors: Park
authors: Department of Neurology, MUSC Stroke Center, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, United States.
authors: Bruce
authors: B
authors: Ovbiagele
authors: Department of Neurology, MUSC Stroke Center, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, United States. Electronic address: feng@musc.edu.
authors: Wuwei
authors: W
authors: Feng
mesh_terms: D001921:Brain / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D009434:Neural Pathways / Q000473:pathology; D011788:Quality of Life / Q000523:psychology; D020127:Recovery of Function; D012735:Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology; D020018:Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology; D020521:Stroke / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology
keywords: Complication; Outcomes; Rehabilitation; Sexual dysfunction; Stroke