Parkinson's Disease and Sexual Problems
Parkinson's Disease and Sexual ProblemsSkip to the navigationTopic OverviewProblems with sexual function in people with
Parkinson's disease are common. - Muscle stiffness and movement may make sexual
activity difficult.
- Depression or anxiety may result in a loss of
interest in sex or, in men, erection problems. These often can be improved by
treatment with medicine.
- Parkinson's disease can affect the
nerves that control the sexual organs. This may cause difficulty in getting or
maintaining an erection and delayed ejaculation in men. It can affect arousal
in both men and women.
- Medicines used to treat Parkinson's
disease or other conditions may affect sexual function.
If you are having problems with sexual function, talk to your doctor.
He or she may be able to help you pinpoint what is causing the problem.
Sometimes changes in medicine or exercise or treatment for depression may be
all that is needed to solve these problems. CreditsByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerAnne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Martin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerG. Frederick Wooten, MD - Neurology Current as ofOctober 14, 2016 Current as of:
October 14, 2016 Last modified on: 8 September 2017
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