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Sexual dysfunction in a sample of Egyptian patients with Parkinson's disease.

Neurol Sci · 2023-10-02

DOI: 10.1007/s10072-023-07091-2PMID: 37783941

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BackgroundSexual dysfunction (SD) is a common, yet underdiagnosed problem in Parkinson Disease (PD) patients. It can negatively impact their quality of life (QoL) and clinical outcome. we tried to assess SD in a group of Egyptian PD patients.MethodsThe study is a case-control, cross-sectional study that included 200 participants, consisting of 100 PD patients and 100 matched healthy controls. Social, demographic information, and clinical variables were collected from both groups. Sexual functions were assessed using the Arabic Female Sexual Function Index (ArFSFI), and the Arabic version of International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF).ResultsWomen with PD scored worse on FSFI total score compared to controls (p ConclusionSD is common in PD patients. It negatively impacts their QoL and partnership. Healthcare professionals should initiate conversations about SD with the patients and provide appropriate education and treatment options.

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