Sexual dysfunction in men with multiple sclerosis

Michelle Allan,Barbora de Courten,Lisa B. Grech

doi:10.1186/s13643-021-01643-3

Michelle Allan, Barbora de Courten

Open Access

https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-021-01643-3

Copy DOI

Abstract

Sexual dysfunction in men with multiple sclerosis

Highlights

We read with interest the review by Dastoorpoor and colleagues [1], highlighting the prevalence of sexual dysfunction in men with multiple sclerosis (MS)
One review highlighted that sexual dysfunction occurs in up to 52% of men in the community and that there is a positive relationship with increasing age [3]
* Correspondence: lisa.grech@monash.edu 1Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Sciences, Monash University, Clayton 3168, Victoria, Australia 2Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia Full list of author information is available at the end of the article believe there is a need to consider sexual dysfunction across the spectrum of severity from mild through severe

Summary

Introduction

We read with interest the review by Dastoorpoor and colleagues [1], highlighting the prevalence of sexual dysfunction in men with multiple sclerosis (MS). We would like to highlight the importance of contrasting work related to the prevalence of sexual dysfunction in MS against broader community samples when considering this research, given that sexual dysfunction in men is prevalent and increases with age and common ageingrelated comorbidities (e.g. diabetes and cardiovascular disease) [2]. One review highlighted that sexual dysfunction occurs in up to 52% of men in the community and that there is a positive relationship with increasing age [3].

Results

Conclusion