Stroke sexual

While evidence is clear that living with stroke can result in sexual dysfunction, there are contradictory views regarding the causal association between sexual activity and stroke. This study explores perceptions of Ghanaian local communities on the role of sexual activity on stroke causation. Methods: This was a cross-sectional qualitative study.

addressed as part of stroke rehabilitation [–79]. Although up to 78% of people who sus-tained a stroke present sexual diculties [10] and that sexuality is an important concern for post-stroke individuals [11], less than 20% have the opportunity to address sexuality

Sexual disorders after stroke are thought to be due to multiple etiologies, including both organic and psychosocial causes. Sexual function in post-stroke patients is often disregarded by healthcare professionals although sexuality is a fundamental part of quality of life. Beside pharmacological tre

Introduction: While the rehabilitation goals of post-stroke patients include improving quality of life and returning to functional activities, the extent to which sexual activity is addressed as part of the standard rehabilitation process is unknown. Moreover, the specific sexual concerns of stroke patients, including the effect of stroke on intimate relationships and sexuality of the partner

Causes of sexual dysfunction after stroke have been grouped into the following categories: [6] 1. Primary causes where stroke and pre-morbid conditions directly affect sexual function; [7], [8] 2. Secondary causes where the stroke results in sensorimotor problems, such as hemiplegia, spasticity or pain, which affect sexual function; [6] and 3.

Post-stroke hemiplegia and sexual intercourse. Post-stroke hemiplegia and sexual intercourse. Post-stroke hemiplegia and sexual intercourse Scand J Rehabil Med Suppl. 2025;7: . Authors A R Fugl-Meyer, L J sk . PMID:

The absence of a proper scale to address sexuality in the context of stroke is revealed, revealing the need to develop and validate an instrument that specifically applies to patients with sexual dysfunction post-stroke. Stroke is considered the fifth leading cause of death worldwide and the leading cause of sequelae in the affected individuals. Among the major

Sexual dysfunction following stroke is common but often is poorly managed. As awareness of sexual dysfunction following stroke increases as an important issue, a clearer evidence base for interventions for sexual dysfunction is needed to optimise

The sexual desire, erectile, and ejaculatory functions are impaired after stroke. A lack of sexual desire is the major cause of an absence of sexual intercourse. The specific locations of the stroke lesions, such as the left basal ganglia and right cerebellum, might be associated with sexual desire and ejaculation disorder, respectively .