October 5, 2023 News by Marisa Wexler, MS Sexual dysfunction in MS occurs at similar rates in all age groups Problems with sexual dysfunction are a concern for multiple sclerosis (MS) patients of all ages, but the issues tend to have distinct causes as people age, a new study highlights. The study,Ā “Age-Related Differences in the Severity of Sexual Dysfunction Symptoms and Psychological Distress in Individuals with…
August 8, 2023 News by Marisa Wexler, MS Cognitive health likely to affect person’s sense of sexual satisfaction Estimates of the prevalence of sexual dysfunction with multiple sclerosis (MS), as well of its risk factors, differ depending on the specific cutoffs used to assess sexual health on a standardized test, a study highlights. Regardless of the cutoff given, however, findings suggest that patients with poorer cognition tend…
July 10, 2023 News by Lindsey Shapiro, PhD Sexual dysfunction could be an issue for 61% of women with MS Women with multiple sclerosis (MS) are three times more likely to face problems with sexual intimacy than are their healthy counterparts, according to a recent meta-analysis. About 61% of women with MS were estimated to have some degree of sexual dysfunction, with the most common being low…
December 1, 2022 News by Lindsey Shapiro, PhD Antidepressant Bupropion Found to Ease Sexual Dysfunction in MS Daily treatment with an oral antidepressant called bupropion ā marketed as Wellbutrin and Zyban, among others ā significantly improved some aspects of sexual function in women with multiple sclerosis (MS), according to the results of a randomized trial in Iran. “The results of our study showed bupropion can…
November 14, 2022 News by Patricia Inacio, PhD Sexual Dysfunction Linked to MS Fatigue, Psychological Symptoms The severity of sexual dysfunction doesn’t seem to be associated with MRI measures of disease activity in multiple sclerosis (MS), but it was significantly linked with depression, anxiety, and fatigue, a small study found. The findings highlight the complex nature of sexual dysfunction in MS and āunderscore the importance…
October 10, 2022 News by Lindsey Shapiro, PhD Sexual Dysfunction in MS Real But Often Ignored: Neurologist Survey Neurologists in Colombia agree that sexual dysfunction is burdensome and affects quality of life in major ways for people with multiple sclerosis (MS), but some still don’t ask their patients about it, a survey study reported. Findings also revealed that many neurologists there do not use formal tools…
June 22, 2022 News by Lindsey Shapiro, PhD Erectile Dysfunction Can Affect Most Men With MS, Analysis Suggests The risk of erectile dysfunction was about three times greater in men with multiple sclerosis (MS) compared with healthy men, according to a recent meta-analysis of published studies. It was identified in nearly half of the 2,760 adult male patients in these studies, highlighting the importance of diagnosing…
April 7, 2022 News by Patricia Inacio, PhD Questionnaire May Help Women Talk About Sexual Health While sexual problems are relatively common in women with multiple sclerosis (MS), it can still be difficult to openly discuss their experiences with their doctor. A questionnaire especially tailored for women with MS called the Sexual Dysfunction Management and Expectations Assessment in Multiple sclerosis – Female (SEA-MS-F) may…
February 22, 2022 News by Marisa Wexler, MS Review Highlights Substantial Knowledge Gaps in Women’s Health in MS There has been a marked increase in the amount of research done regarding women’s health in multiple sclerosis (MS) over the last decade or two, but there remain substantial gaps in scientific knowledge, especially for topics outside of pregnancy, according to a scoping review. “Future studies are needed that…
November 17, 2021 by BioNews Staff Expert Voices: Dealing with sex and intimacy issues for people with MS In this installment of our “Expert Voices” series, Multiple Sclerosis News Today asked psychologist Gayle Lewis, PhD, to answer some of your questions related to sex and intimacy for people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and their partners.Ā Gayle Lewis is a psychologist and psychoanalyst currently in private practice in New…
January 22, 2021 Columns by John Connor A Nod to the Long-running Comedy Show ‘No Sex Please, We’re British’ “No Sex Please, We’re British” was a British farce that opened in London’s West End in 1971 and ran until 1987. It was panned by critics, but having “Sex” in the title sure was a winner, helping it to run for 17 years. Let’s hope some of this rubs off…
January 18, 2021 Columns by Ed Tobias MS News That Caught My Eye Last Week: CBD, Sativex, Lemtrada, Sexual Dysfunction Public-private Partnership Will Assess Therapy Potential, Effects of CBD Have you tried using CBD to treat your MS? I have. I’d hoped it would ease my leg spasms. Some people say it helps, but neither drops under my tongue nor salve rubbed onto my legs seemed to help me.
January 15, 2021 News by Marta Figueiredo, PhD Sexual Dysfunction Common in Men with MS, Review Finds Sexual dysfunction affects more than 60% of adult men with multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a review study. The data add to previous findings showing that more than two-thirds of women with MS also experience these problems, highlighting the importance of detecting and managing sexual dysfunction in…
October 1, 2020 Columns by Jennifer (Jenn) Powell Reclaiming Our Sexual Health I am often so preoccupied with the daily maintenance of MS that I forget where the disease ends and I begin. It is too easy to lose our identity among the myriad challenges that accompany a chronic disease. I am the queen of juggling chaos, but that often leaves…
March 19, 2020 News by Catarina Silva More Attention Should Be Given to MS Patients’ Sexual Dysfunction, Study Advises Sexual dysfunction is prevalent among women with multiple sclerosis (MS), and one way physicians can help improve their patients’ quality of life is to ask them about the problem. That finding is detailed in the studyĀ āSexual dysfunction in women with multiple sclerosis: prevalence and impact on…
May 1, 2019 News by Joana Carvalho, PhD Women with MS Have Higher Prevalence of Sexual Dysfunction, Study Reveals Women with multiple sclerosis (MS) are more likely to experienceĀ sexual dysfunction and sexual distress than those without the disease, a study reports. According to researchers, the high prevalence of sexual problems among these women may be linked to their age, degree of physical disability, and depression. The…
March 21, 2019 Columns by Jennifer (Jenn) Powell Intimacy and MS: A Lesson in Discovery Living with secondary progressive multiple sclerosisĀ is a lesson in discovery. I strive to manage life with MS one day at a time. My disease touches all aspects of my life. One of the elements it affects is intimacy: closeness, affinity, warmth, trust, and mutual affection. Intimacy is friendliness,…
September 10, 2018 Columns by Ed Tobias MS News that Caught My Eye Last Week: B- and T-cells, Tysabri, Sexual Silence How B-cells Work to Promote T-cell Attacks on Myelin That Lead to MS Detailed in Study I keep a close eye on reports about B-cells and T-cells because they’re the targets of Lemtrada, which is my current disease-modifying therapy. (The DMT Ocrevus targets B-cells alone). So, this…
September 6, 2018 News by Diogo Pinto Sexual Problems Common Among MS Patients But Often Ignored, Study Reports Sexual problemsĀ are a frequent but unreported symptom ofĀ multiple sclerosisĀ (MS) that affects other symptoms patients experience with this disease, includingĀ depression, a study reports. The study, āFactors associated with sexual dysfunction in individuals with multiple sclerosis,ā published in the International Journal of MS Care. Sexual dysfunctionĀ is…
July 20, 2018 News by Iqra Mumal, MSc Tysabri Treatment Lessens Sexual Dysfunction in MS Patients, Study Finds Treatment with Tysabri (natalizumab)Ā can help lessen sexual dysfunction in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), a new study shows. The study, āPatient perceived changes in sexual dysfunction after initiation of natalizumab for multiple sclerosis,ā was published in the Multiple Sclerosis Journal ā Experimental, Translational and Clinical. MS is…
January 4, 2017 News by Joana Fernandes, PhD Survey Assesses How Health Professionals Treat Other Health Conditions in MS Patients Healthcare providers frequently assess multiple sclerosis (MS) patients for the development of other health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, pain and sleep disturbance, according to results of a survey-study. The study also includes information about how health professionals treat and counsel MS patients diagnosed with these conditions. The study, ā…
November 16, 2016 News by Patricia Inacio, PhD Sexual Dysfunction in MS Linked to Depression and Fatigue, Study Shows In a cross-sectional study, researchers found that sexual dysfunction in patients withĀ multiple sclerosis (MS) is linked to fatigue and depression. Treating these factors and identifying their causes is a potential strategy to treat the problem. The study, āSexual function in multiple sclerosis and associations with demographic, disease…
June 8, 2016 News by Patricia Inacio, PhD Sexual Function for MS, Other Patients with Neurological Disorders Can Improve with Help Sexual dysfunction is common for patients affected by neurological disorders, but it does not have to signal the end of a satisfying sex life and intimate lovemaking, according to researchers. Appropriate measures can help patients overcome sexual dysfunction associated with disease. Scientists from around the world discussed the topicĀ at the…
June 6, 2016 News by Patricia Inacio, PhD #CMSC16 – Sexual Dysfunction in Hispanic MS Patients Exists with Other Issues, Study Shows Sexual dysfunction correlates with depression and bladder dysfunction in Hispanic patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), according to the results of a recent study presented at the 2016 Annual Meeting of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC). The study, āSexual Dysfunction and Its Correlation to Depression and Bladder Dysfunction in…