ArticleAnnals of Indian Academy of Neurology2026
Sexual Dysfunction and Psychological Distress in Men and Women with Epilepsy: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study.
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objectivesIndividuals with epilepsy frequently experience psychological and sexual health challenges that impact overall well-being. This study evaluated anxiety, depression, and sexual dysfunction among individuals with epilepsy.
methodsIn this cross-sectional study, 160 patients (80 males and 80 females) aged 18 years or older who had been receiving antiepileptic drugs for at least one year were recruited. Participants completed three standardized assessments: the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 for depression, the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 for anxiety, and the Arizona Sexual Experience Scale for sexual function.
resultsNo significant gender differences were observed in anxiety (males: 3.69 ± 3.86; females: 3.73 ± 4.54, P = 0.955), depression (males: 2.81 ± 3.70; females: 2.94 ± 3.88, P = 0.835), or sexual dysfunction scores (males: 13.16 ± 9.99; females: 12.93 ± 10.14, P = 0.882). Age demonstrated a significant correlation with sexual dysfunction across all domains ( r = 0.440, P < 0.001). Additionally, both epilepsy duration and medication duration were significantly associated with sexual dysfunction in females.
conclusionsMale and female patients with epilepsy exhibit similar psychological and sexual health outcomes. Age is the primary determinant of sexual dysfunction, emphasizing the importance of age-specific assessment and management strategies in epilepsy care.
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