Sexual problems are common in under 55s after acute MI, study finds

Problems with sexual function are common in younger adults after a myocardial infarction (MI), particularly among women, a study published in JAMA Cardiology has shown.1 The researchers also found that very few participants reported talking to a doctor about resuming sex after an MI.

Nearly 20% of acute MIs occur in people aged 18 to 55, and one third of these are women. Most people in this age range who have …