Investigation of sexual dysfunction and depression prevalence in neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder.

Hesan Jelodari MamaghaniZohreh ErfaniFarbod TorkamandSeyed Mohammad VahabiNarges ErfaniMansoureh ToghaAbdorreza Naser Moghadasi

Published in: Neurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology (2023)

The study highlights the importance of addressing SD and depression in NMO patients, as they adversely affect the quality of life. The findings suggest that the physical aspects of SD are mostly affected by the severity of the disease, while psychological aspects are highly correlated with the chronicity of the disease.

Keyphrases

spectrum disorder
end stage renal disease
sleep quality
depressive symptoms
mental health
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
risk factors
oxidative stress
patient reported outcomes
patient reported