Sexual Function in Iranian Female Multiple Sclerosis Patients.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:One of the typical complaints in females with multiple sclerosis (MS) is Sexual dysfunction (SD). AIM:This study aimed to compare the sexual function of women with and without MS and to recognise factors that possibly related to sexual dysfunction of women with MS. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Sexual function of 64 women with MS as a case study group were compared to a group of control comprised of 64 women. Female Sexual Function Inventory (FSFI) and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) were used accordingly to assess sexual function and severity of depression of case and control groups. Functional status of MS Patients was assessed by the Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS). The data were analysed using chi-square, independent Samples t, Pearson's correlation coefficients, and multiple

SUBMITTER: Alehashemi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6514335 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature