Comprehensive approach to management of multiple sclerosis: addressing invisible symptoms—a narrative review

L Lakin, BE Davis, CC Binns, KM Currie… - Neurology and therapy, 2021 - Springer
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune inflammatory disease of the central nervous
system, leading to neurodegeneration and manifesting as a variety of symptoms. These can …

The global prevalence of sexual dysfunction in women with multiple sclerosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

N Salari, R Hasheminezhad, A Abdolmaleki… - Neurological …, 2023 - Springer
Background Sexual function is often impaired following neurological disorders such as
multiple sclerosis (MS). Young women with MS encourage disruptions in sexual function …

Barriers to quality of life in patients with multiple sclerosis: a qualitative study

Z Hosseini, A Homayuni, M Etemadifar - BMC neurology, 2022 - Springer
Background Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic progressive disease of the central nervous
system that affects the patients' quality of life. This research was conducted with the aim of …

Rate, burden, and treatment of sexual dysfunction in multiple sclerosis: The case for exercise training as a new treatment approach

DS Bahmani, RW Motl - Multiple sclerosis and related disorders, 2021 - Elsevier
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a prevalent immune-mediated and neurodegenerative disease of
the central nervous system (CNS) among adults in the United States and worldwide. This …

Prevalence, dimensions, and predictor factors of sexual dysfunction in women of Iran Multiple Sclerosis Society: A cross-sectional study

V Ghasemi, M Simbar, G Ozgoli, SM Nabavi… - Neurological …, 2020 - Springer
Background Sexual dysfunction (SD) is a stressful and common symptom in women with
multiple sclerosis (MS) and affects different aspects of their life, seriously. The purpose of …

Age-related differences in the severity of sexual dysfunction symptoms and psychological distress in individuals with multiple sclerosis

D Romano, V Zemon, FW Foley - Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Sexual dysfunction (SD) is a common symptom for many with multiple sclerosis
(MS). However, SD research in general appears to often overlook young adults within their …

Menopause and multiple sclerosis: influence on prognosis and role of disease-modifying drugs and hormonal replacement therapy

L Midaglia, S Otero, F Baró… - Multiple Sclerosis …, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
Background: Sex hormones play a role in both the risk and the prognosis of multiple
sclerosis (MS). Considering all stages of women's reproductive life, data regarding the …

Factors associated with intimacy and sexuality among young women with multiple sclerosis

K Mohammadi, P Rahnama, Z Rafei… - Reproductive …, 2020 - Springer
Background Patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) especially those with younger age
experience an alteration in physiological and emotional lifestyle that can affect intimacy and …

Sexual motivation in persons with multiple sclerosis: A controlled cross-sectional study

P Prinssen, PJ Jongen, M Heerings… - Degenerative …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose Sexual motives are major determinants of sexual behaviour. It has been known that
sexual motives may vary according to circumstances. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic …

When healthcare providers do not ask, patients rarely tell: The importance of sexual counselling in Multiple Sclerosis

RS Calabrò - Journal of the National Medical Association, 2019 - Elsevier
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a relatively frequent inflammatory autoimmune illness of the central
nervous system affecting about 2.5 million people around the world, and represents the most …