Management strategies of sexual dysfunctions in Parkinson's disease

Daniele Urso*, Valentina Leta, Katarina Rukavina

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Sexual dysfunctions (SD) are frequent and highly disabling nonmotor manifestations of Parkinson's disease (PD) but are also potentially treatable. Neurologists should actively discuss, recognize and treat sexual health issues as an integral part of the management of the disease. In this chapter, we provide recommendations for managing and treating both primary and secondary SD in PD. Many sexual problems can be, at least partially, improved by adjusting the treatment of motor, nonmotor symptoms and comorbidities. Although some treatments of primary SD are evidence-based, many therapeutic options have not been yet systematically studied in patients with PD. The development of new treatments and repurposing of existing remedies in patients with PD remain an unmet need.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSexual Dysfunction in Parkinson's Disease
EditorsK. Ray Chaudhuri, Cristian Falup-Pecurariu, Miriam Parry
PublisherACADEMIC PRESS INC
Pages97-116
Number of pages20
ISBN (Print)9780128211755
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 2022

Publication series

NameInternational Review of Neurobiology
Volume162
ISSN (Print)0074-7742
ISSN (Electronic)2162-5514

Keywords

  • Management
  • Parkinson's disease
  • Sexual dysfunction
  • Treatment

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