Stroke sexual

Sexual dysfunction affects at least one half of patients after a stroke. Problems related to sexual function are rarely assessed or addressed by physicians. To determine the frequency and factors associated with sexual dysfunction among stroke

Stroke Sexual dysfunction Complication Outcomes Rehabilitation Sexual function is an essential part of quality of life in adults. However, sexual dysfunction (SD) in stroke survi-vors is a common but under-recognized complication after stroke. It is frequently neglected by patients and

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 function after stroke is not a topic to shy away from, it is a core aspect of Post Stroke Rehabilitation. Though some stroke survivors and their partners may not want to discuss sexual issues as it might not be their priority during rehabilitation and reintegration in the first few weeks following the stroke, this does not invalidate it

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 function is an essential part of quality of life in adults. However, sexual dysfunction (SD) in stroke survivors is a common but under-recognized complication after stroke. It is frequently neglected by patients and clinicians. The etiology of post-stroke SD, which is multifactorial includes anatomical, physical and psychological factors.

Background: Post-stroke sequelae can have repercussions on the sexual life and relational life of patients and their partners. Objectives: To determine the frequencies of sexual disorders after a first stroke event; to identify the factors associated

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:

More than half (57%) of stroke survivors surveyed by the Stroke Association say their sex life has changed since their stroke.Stroke is almost never the cause of sexual dysfunction. Research has shown that stroke can impact many aspects of sexual function.