objective: erectile dysfunction affects quality of life and is a common dysfunction in drug abusers. the aim of this study was to evaluate the frequency of erectile dysfunction in drug abusers on methadone maintenance therapy to reduce this drug side effect in the future studies . methods: this cross-sectional study was conducted with two hundred addicted individuals on methadone maintenance th...

objective: multiple sclerosis (ms) is a disease with a detrimental effect on functional status. the present study investigated the effect of a sexual therapy program on the quality of life (qol) of women with multiple sclerosis. method: women with multiple sclerosis and sexual dysfunction (n = 30) were selected, and were randomly assigned into the treatment (n = 15), or the control groups (n = ...

important, albeit in certain quarters neglected, factor in life?genital physiolog}^, and in clear language treats of the etiology, semeiology, and therapeutics of impotence. Undoubtedly the author's views regarding the significance of pollutions, and the due exercise of the genital organs, will not meet with unanimous approval ; but, set forth as they are in manifest good faith by one of vast e...

BACKGROUND/AIMS The Frontal Assessment Battery (FAB) and the EXIT-25 have emerged as 2 widely used screening instruments for executive dysfunction, but their screening properties have not been evaluated in a head-to-head comparison. METHODS Prospective cohort study of 92 individuals presenting for cognitive assessment at a community hospital. RESULTS The EXIT-25 took longer than the FAB to ...

The referral pattern of impotent men from a urology clinic to a sexual dysfunction clinic was investigated. Only 62% of referred patients made such recommended appointments. Of the patients for whom sex therapy was recommended, only 32% accepted this recommendation. Of those accepting a recommendation for treatment, 57% prematurely terminated treatment against medical advice. The implications o...

Abstract Introduction In India, despite significant advances in the prevention and treatment of sexual dysfunctions, majority these have focused on male dysfunction disorders. There is still a paucity literature that adequately explains relationship between knowledge attitudes women female dysfunctions. Furthermore, physiological events such as pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, menopause, a...

Background: Approximately 12.3 percent of women will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point during their lifetime. Breast cancer is accompanied by alternation in body image and worries about sexual attractiveness. Thus, sexual life of breast cancer survivor’s needs special attention. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of breast cancer on women’s sexual function.  ...

Before the 20th century, individuals often did not live beyond the reproductive years, and sexuality of the elderly was not an issue. However, in the current era it is known that as life expectancy improves, both men and women are seeking to preserve their sexuality into old age. While the appreciation of sexuality persists with aging, a decline in sexual activity is typically seen with, and ca...

Significant gaps remain in our understanding of the impact of most neurologic disorders, including brain dysfunction and MS. Recent methodology used to assess women with SCIs may be used as a model with which to study these other disorders. The availability of oral agents to treat sexual dysfunction in men should also stimulate research using these agents to treat sexual dysfunction in women.