Erectile dysfunction in cerebrovascular stroke patients | ||
Journal of Current Medical Research and Practice | ||
Volume 3, Issue 3, September 2018, Pages 127-129 PDF (190.47 K) | ||
DOI: 10.4103/JCMRP.JCMRP_150_18 | ||
Authors | ||
Emad E.K. Ali; Tarek A. Sayed Rageh; Ahmed A.A. Abdel Mageed; Doaa A. Sayed Mahdy | ||
Abstract | ||
Erectile dysfunction is a common problem in cerebrovascular stroke patients. It may have a significant impact on the quality of life of sufferers and their partners. Consequential to stroke is often low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, rejection by a partner or spouse, impotence, problems communicating due to aphasia or unwillingness to communicate, and role changes. Mobility problems, fatigue, previous illnesses, and medication also have a negative effect on sexual activity. However, it is often neglected during rehabilitation along with the psychological issues that may affect sexual dysfunction. | ||
Keywords | ||
cerebrovascular stroke; Erectile dysfunction; sexual dysfunction | ||
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