Male sexual dysfunction after stroke

J Assoc Physicians India. 1989 Aug;37(8):505-7.

Abstract

Male sexual functions namely libido and potency were evaluated in fourteen right handed stroke patients. Half of the studied patients had reduced libido while reduced potency was found in 86% patients. Right hemispheric stroke patients had significantly higher reduction in libido as compared to left hemispheric stroke patients. Libido may have some specific cortical or limbic representation in right cerebral hemisphere.

MeSH terms

  • Cerebral Infarction / complications*
  • Erectile Dysfunction / etiology*
  • Hemiplegia / complications*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Risk Factors