Parkinson's disease and sexuality

Br J Hosp Med (Lond). 2007 Dec;68(12):644-7. doi: 10.12968/hmed.2007.68.12.644.

Abstract

Sexual dysfunction rarely threatens physical health but can take a heavy psychological toll. Sexual dysfunction is common in Parkinson's disease, occurring as a non-motor manifestation of the illness but often compounded by secondary problems relating to physical disability, psychological factors and medication effects.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antiparkinson Agents / therapeutic use
  • Arousal
  • Humans
  • Libido
  • Parkinson Disease / psychology*
  • Parkinson Disease / therapy
  • Psychomotor Disorders / etiology
  • Psychomotor Disorders / therapy
  • Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological / etiology*
  • Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological / therapy
  • Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological / etiology*
  • Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological / therapy
  • Sexuality*

Substances

  • Antiparkinson Agents