ArticleOpen access Macedonian journal of medical sciences2019
Positive Correlation between Left Hemisphere Lesion and Erectile Dysfunction in Post-Stroke Patients.
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- Prevalence, Trajectory, and Factors Associated With Patient-Reported Nonmotor Outcomes After Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.JAMA network open · 2025Pooled it
- Significant Increase of Erectile Dysfunction in Men With Post-stroke: A Comprehensive Review.Frontiers in neurology · 2021Pooled it
- Clinical characteristics of chronic rhinitis following stroke.Frontiers in neurology · 2023Article
- Poststroke Erectile Dysfunction in Cameroon: Prevalence, Associated Factors, and Quality of Life.Stroke research and treatment · 2021Article
- Acupuncture for erectile dysfunction in post-stroke patients: Study Protocol Clinical Trial (SPIRIT Compliant).Medicine · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundStroke is a serious health condition and the leading cause of disability, including erectile dysfunction (ED). The mechanisms and factors that predict ED in stroke are not fully elucidated. Several studies have shown a relationship between the location of the lesion in stroke with the onset of ED. The left hemispheric lesion was believed to disrupt the parasympathetic nervous system which is responsible for the regulation of erection. Stroke attack in this region therefore can be the underlying reason for ED. However, there are still contradictory findings in this area, and very few studies attempted to look at this problem, particularly among Asian male.
aimWe would like to evaluate the association between left hemisphere lesion after ischemic stroke and the subsequent risk of developing ED.
methodsThe study was conducted in the neurology polyclinic of Sanglah and Wangaya Hospital from February to August 2013. Subjects are all post-stroke patients who visited the neurology polyclinic of Sanglah and Wangaya Hospital that met inclusion and exclusion criteria.
resultsThere is a significant positive correlation (p < 0.05) between left hemisphere lesions and ED in stroke patients with a correlation coefficient (r) = 0.361 which means weak correlation and p = 0.032.
conclusionLeft hemisphere lesions positively correlated with ED in stroke patients. Further longitudinal research is needed to see whether left hemisphere lesion in post-stroke patients is a risk factor for ED.
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