Sexual Dysfunction after Stroke: Underestimating the Importance of Psychological and Physical Issues
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چکیده
Sexual dysfunction is common following stroke. However, it is often neglected during rehabilitation along with the psychological issues that may affect sexual dysfunction. Consequential to stroke is often low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, fear of another stroke, rejection by a partner or spouse, impotence, problems communicating due to aphasia or unwillingness to communicate, and role changes. Mobility problems, fatigue, hyper-sexuality, previous illnesses, and medication also have a negative effect on sexual dysfunction. The complexities of physical and psychological issues together with their interaction, is consideration together with recommendations from research and rehabilitation.
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