M. Mazdeh, M. Heidari, M. Taheri, S. Ghafouri-Fard
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Anticonvulsant drugs effects on sex hormone levels and sexual function in men with epilepsy
Aim: Sexual dysfunction is common in patients with epilepsy. The aim of this quasi-experimental study was to evaluate the effect of anticonvulsant drugs on hormonal and sexual function in men with epilepsy. Methods: Newly diagnosed patients with epilepsy were divided into three groups of 23 subjects who received monotherapy with sodium valproate, carbamazepine and levetiracetam, respectively. Findings: At the beginning of the study, sexual function and sexual hormones were comparable between the control group and the patient group (p > 0.05). After 6 months of treatment, patients who received sodium valproate had the weakest sexual function. Conclusion: According to the present findings, levetiracetam appears to be a good choice for sexually active patients compared with other conventional anticonvulsants.
期刊介绍:
The neurological landscape is changing rapidly. From the technological perspective, advanced molecular approaches and imaging modalities have greatly increased our understanding of neurological disease, with enhanced prospects for effective treatments in common but very serious disorders such as stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease. Nevertheless, at the same time, the healthcare community is increasingly challenged by the rise in neurodegenerative diseases consequent upon demographic changes in developed countries.