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Multiple Sclerosis: Treating Sexual Problems With Medicines

Topic Overview

Multiple sclerosis (MS) can cause sexual problems that may be helped by medication.

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.1

Other medications that may improve erectile dysfunction include yohimbine and clomipramine. Medications may be injected into the penis using a small needle. Mechanical devices also can help.

References

Citations

  1. 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 ReviewerAnne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Primary Medical ReviewerAdam Husney, MD, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerColin Chalk, MD, CM, FRCPC - Neurology
Last RevisedFebruary 18, 2010

Last Revised: February 18, 2010

Author: Healthwise Staff

Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine & Adam Husney, MD, MD - Family Medicine & Colin Chalk, MD, CM, FRCPC - Neurology

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