The impact of sexual dysfunction on the quality of life measured by MSQoL-54 in patients with multiple sclerosis

Abstract

Our results reveal that frequent occurrence of SD in MS patients prominently affects all aspects of their quality of life.

The Relationship between Sexual Function and Quality of Life in Reproductive -age grouped Women in Iran: A Cross-Sectional Study

“…Sexual dysfunction, therefore, can reduce the QoL in women and their overall satisfaction with marital life (Ramezani ., 2014). Couples even facing sexual complication could lead to a higher loss of QoL (Tepavcevic , 2008). As per our results, a total score of QoL had the highest positive correlation with the arousal.…”

Autonomic dysfunction in multiple sclerosis

“…Most of the affected patients experience sexual hypoactivitiy [50]. Beside reduced libido, men are often disabled by erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation whereas women experience reduced libido, decreased vaginal lubrication and difficulties in reaching orgasm [45]. This all contributes to MS patients having sexual intercourse less frequently compared to patients with other chronic diseases or healthy controls [47].…”

“…More than 80% of MS patients report sexual dysfunction (SD) [45]. Patients should be reassured to talk freely about this intimate subject, as SD often happens to be overlooked or underestimated as a symptom and therefore denied the possibility of treatment.…”

OnabotulinumtoxinA intradetrusorial injections improve sexual function in female patients affected by multiple sclerosis: preliminary results

“…Patients with MS experience sexual dysfunction characterized by hypoactive sexual behavior, often associated with dissatisfaction in the relationship [1]. This condition, which is believed to be underestimated but has been observed in 50-90 % of men and 40-80 % of women, seriously impairs the quality of life (QoL) of MS subjects [2].…”