Salvatore C.R. Male Sexual Dysfunctions in Neurological Diseases: From Pathophysiology to Rehabilitation

Nova Science Publishers, 2011. — 196 p.Sexual function in patients with physical or neurological disabilities is often disregarded by healthcare professionals, though it is a topic of great importance to patients and to those with whom they share significant relationships. This book investigates sexual function in persons with neurological disorders.Preface
Acknowledgment
Human Sexual Cycle
Orgasmic Phase
Neuroanatomy of Human Sexual Behavior
Amygdala
Sexual Desire and Sexual Arousal
Serotonin
Dopamine
Noradrenaline and Adrenaline
Acetylcholine
Sex Hormones
Androgens
Prolactin
Erection
Hemodynamic of Erection
Innervation of Penis
Spinal Control
Supraspinal Control
Ejaculation
References
Introduction
Gender Identity, Gender Role and Sexual Orientation
Cognition, Emotions and Sexual Behaviour
Psycho-Sexual Approach Intervention
References
Introduction
Anatomo-Physiology of Male Sexual Function
Disorders of Desire
Erectile Dysfunction
Disorders of Ejaculation
Disorders of Orgasm
Disorders of Detumescence
Diagnostic Assessment of Male Sexual Disorders
Anamnesis
Physical Examination
Instrumental Investigation
Conclusion
References
Introduction
Sexual Dysfunction in Epileptic Male Patient
Prevalence of Sexual Dysfunction
Neurological Factors
Endocrine Factors
Anticonvulsivant Medication
Psychiatric Diseases
Diagnostic Workup
Conclusion
References
Introduction
Epidemiology of Stroke
Sexual Dysfunction after Stroke
References
Introduction
Prevalence of Male Sexual Dysfunction in Multiple Sclerosis
Pathophysiology of Male Sexual Dysfunction in Multiple Sclerosis
Standardized Questionnaires
Medical Assessment
Primary Sexual Dysfunction
Secondary Sexual Dysfunction
Conclusions
References
Sexual Dysfunction in Dementia
References
Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury
Non Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury
Sexual Function in Spinal Cord Lesion Men
Drugs for Spinal Cord Injury and Sexual Dysfunction
Conclusion
References
Brain Injury
Hypotalamo-pituitary Trauma
Klùver-Bucy Syndrome
References
Sexual Headache
Sleep Disorders
Kleine-Levine Syndrome (KLS)
Parasomnias and Forensic Considerations
References
Other Neurological Diseases
References
Major Psychiatric Diseases
Iatrogenic Sexual Dysfunction
References
Introduction
Erectile Dysfunction
Local Therapies
Non Surgical Devices
Future Treatment
A Premature ejaculation
C Painful Ejaculation
Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation
Sacral Neuromodulation
References
Authors’ Affiliations
Index