Multiple Sclerosis: Treating Sexual Problems With Medicines
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) can cause sexual problems that
may be helped by medicine.
Men may have difficulty achieving or sustaining an erection, and
women may have problems with lubrication. Both men and women may have a low sex
drive. Sildenafil (Viagra) has been reported to improve sexual problems for men
and women who have MS.footnote 1
Other medicines that may improve
erectile dysfunction include yohimbine and
clomipramine. Medicines may be injected into the penis using a small needle.
Mechanical devices also can help.
References
Citations
- Krupp LB, Rizvi SA (2002). Symptomatic therapy for underrecognized manifestations of multiple sclerosis. Neurology: Practical Issues in the Management of Multiple Sclerosis, 58(Suppl 4): S32-S39.
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ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerAdam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerKarin M. Lindholm, DO - Neurology
Current as ofOctober 14, 2016
Current as of:
October 14, 2016
Krupp LB, Rizvi SA (2002). Symptomatic therapy for underrecognized manifestations of multiple sclerosis. Neurology: Practical Issues in the Management of Multiple Sclerosis, 58(Suppl 4): S32-S39.