Abstract

Nonmotor symptoms of Parkinson's disease (PD) range from neuropsychiatric and cognitive to sleep, sensory, and genito-urinary disorders, and occur as a result of the disease process as well as due to side effects of drug treatment for PD. Sexual dysfunction is an important aspect of the nonmotor profile of Parkinson's but is rarely discussed. Sexual health is considered an integral element of holistic health, thus sexual dysfunction can also significantly impact quality of life in people with Parkinson's. The effect of sexual dysfunction of PD, both disease related and drug induced, on the concept of “wellness” of patients and their intimate partners is poorly understood, inadequately researched and a key unmet need in care and support. In this chapter we discuss the concept of “wellness” as applied to the treatment of PD, the ways in which nonmotor symptoms and other aspects of living may affect wellness in PD, and strategies for addressing sexual health utilizing a wellness model.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSexual Dysfunction in Parkinson's Disease
EditorsK. Ray Chaudhuri, Cristian Falup-Pecurariu, Miriam Parry
PublisherACADEMIC PRESS INC
Pages171-184
Number of pages14
ISBN (Print)9780128211755
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 2022

Publication series

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

Keywords

  • Health management
  • Nonmotor symptoms
  • Sexual dysfunction
  • Social isolation
  • Wellness

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