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Revista Ecuatoriana de Neurología
On-line version ISSN 2631-2581Print version ISSN 1019-8113
Abstract
PAZ-RODRIGUEZ, Francisco; SANCHEZ-GUZMAN, María Alejandra; CORONA VAZQUEZ, Teresa and NAVA ADAN, Jaqueline. Pilot Study on Sexual Functioning in Women with Multiple Sclerosis in Mexico. Rev Ecuat Neurol [online]. 2021, vol.30, n.3, pp.53-58. ISSN 2631-2581. https://doi.org/10.46997/revecuatneurol30300053.
Introduction:
Sexual dysfunction in women with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is frequent. The way it is approached by physicians and communication with patients has not been widely explored.
Objective:
Describe the sexuality of women with MS, their satisfaction with their relationship and communication with doctors.
Material and Methods:
Descriptive cross-sectional study, carried out in the MS Clinic in the main concentration center in Mexico, with self-administered questionnaires through an online survey, on mental health, couple relationships, doctor-patient interaction on the subject of health sexual and reproductive, female sexual functioning, intimacy and sexuality.
Results:
37 women participated, average age 35.0 ± 8.25 years. They have been with the disease for 4.3 ± 3.8 years and the main course is relapsing remitting MS (79.2%). 89.1% report sexual intercourse and 43.8% used contraceptives in their first relationship. Out of self-interest, 40% spoke to a doctor about sexuality. Women who are not in a relationship and have not spoken to a doctor about sexuality score low in the domains of sexual functioning.
Discussion and Conclusions:
Communication about sexual health is fundamental and for this the doctor-patient relationship is central.
Keywords : Women. Multiple sclerosis; Satisfaction with the Couple Relationship; Doctor-Patient Communication; Sexual Dysfunction; Degenerative illness..