Multiple Sclerosis: Treating Sexual Problems With MedicinesCurrent as of: October 9, 2017 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine & Karin M. Lindholm, DO - Neurology |
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Multiple Sclerosis: Treating Sexual Problems With MedicinesTopic OverviewMultiple 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. Related InformationReferences
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Current as of: October 9, 2017 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine & Karin M. Lindholm, DO - Neurology 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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