Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a lifelong disease typically affecting individuals in young to middle adulthood. There are recognized sex differences in MS onset and clinical course. MS affects approximately three times more women than men, thus resulting in less attention to the male experience (i.e....
Multiple SclerosisQuantificationFemalesMalesTreatmentMast cells were observed in autopsies from 11 females and 8 males. We confirm earlier observations that mast cells are more frequent in close vicinity to MS-plaques. In these plaque-border zone areas, defined as the area within 1 mm distance of ...
Secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS) is a stage of the disease that follows RRMS. With this type of MS, a person’s symptoms steadily worsen. Relapses may still occur in SPMS, but changes in symptoms are usually much less drastic than in RRMS and symptoms do not disappear even ...
When intrathecal baclofen and morphine are combined, the pain and spasticity in multiple sclerosis can be effectively treated long-term.21 In ambulatory patients, a regular exercise regimen may be of benefit in alleviating diffuse myofascial pain symptoms. Concomitant sleep disorders and depression ...
The effect of potential risk factors for multiple sclerosis was evaluated in a case-referent study that encompassed 83 cases and 467 randomized referents. Information on exposure was obtained by questionnaires that were mailed to the subjects. Mantel-Haenszel rate ratios were increased for males for...
non-traumatic cause of disability in young people[4] 2X more common in females than males[5] 75% of people living with MS are female[6] 20-40 is the average age of initial diagnosis[7] What causes multiple sclerosis? MS symptoms occur when the immune system attacks the central nervous ...
Symptoms of sexual dysfunction in multiple sclerosis (MS) are frequent but often underestimated. Reduction of libido, orgasmic capacity and genital sensation is reported by 30-80% of patients of both sexes. Erectile and ejaculatory dysfunction are also reported by males, and vaginal dryness and dysp...
Sexual dysfunction (SD) is a common and very distressing symptom of multiple sclerosis (MS). Studies on the prevalence of perceived sexual concerns in MS demonstrated that 40–80% of women and 50–90% of men have sexual complaints [1], [2], [3], [4]. It has also been shown that ...
For females, the most frequently occurring sexual symptoms were difficulty with achieving orgasm, lowered libido, dissatisfaction with sexual performance, dissatisfaction with frequency of intercourse, arousal difficulties and decreased vaginal lubrication. For males, by far the most common problem was ...
88 subjects (36 males and 52 females) affected by multiple sclerosis (MS), were studied with the CES-D and SRT tests for the evaluation of depressive react