| Title |
The relationship between epilepsy and sexual dysfunction: a review of the literature
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|---|---|
| Published in |
SpringerPlus, December 2016
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| DOI | 10.1186/s40064-016-3753-5 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Muhammad Atif, Muhammad Rehan Sarwar, Shane Scahill |
| Abstract |
Regardless of the disease states that people suffer from, maintaining sexual function is an important indicator of quality of life. The objective of this review was to figure out the relationship between epilepsy, antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) and sexual dysfunction. In various epidemiological and clinical studies, epilepsy has been correlated with a reduction in sexual function. This sexual dysfunction is not always detected in epileptic patients until systematic efforts are put in place, as part of the assessment and treatment process. Therefore, precise evaluations of the incidence of treatment related sexual dysfunction in epileptic patients is still lacking. This literature review concluded that sexual function is influenced by the pathophysiology of epilepsy, as well as through the use of AEDs. To maximize quality of care in patients with epilepsy and those patients with other disease states who receive AEDs, it is important to address the status of the patient's sexual function as part of the initial routine assessment and with any treatment related follow-up. Minimizing the effects of AED related sexual dysfunction can be achieved by raising awareness among patients, providing education and training for physicians regarding sexual dysfunction and obtaining a baseline sexual history from the patient so are important recommendations. In addition, systematic studies are needed to explore the risk and mechanism of such treatment related side effects on sexual function. |
Mendeley readers
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Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 53 | 100% |
Demographic breakdown
| Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Student > Master | 10 | 19% |
| Student > Doctoral Student | 6 | 11% |
| Student > Ph. D. Student | 6 | 11% |
| Student > Bachelor | 4 | 8% |
| Student > Postgraduate | 4 | 8% |
| Other | 8 | 15% |
| Unknown | 15 | 28% |
| Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine and Dentistry | 14 | 26% |
| Nursing and Health Professions | 5 | 9% |
| Neuroscience | 4 | 8% |
| Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutical Science | 3 | 6% |
| Agricultural and Biological Sciences | 1 | 2% |
| Other | 9 | 17% |
| Unknown | 17 | 32% |
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