[Erectile dysfunction and renal chronic insufficiency: etiology and management]

Prog Urol. 2009 Jan;19(1):1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.purol.2008.07.003. Epub 2008 Sep 18.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Erectile dysfunction (ED) has a higher incidence in patients treated for chronic renal insufficiency or in patients who underwent kidney transplanation as it concerns more than 50% of them. Its severity is directly linked with the seriousness of the renal disease. ED is responsible of a deterioration of the quality of life. ED's physiopathology is complex and multifactorial, involving a combination of classical risk factors (endothelial dysfunction), specific factors (e.g., chronic hyperuremia and co-morbidities) and psychological factors. Management of ED must take into account both sides of the disease in order to propose appropriate treatment; i.e, psychological concerns and organic matters. Although literature remains poor in this area, phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors are increasingly used for these patients as they are safe and efficient most of the time. Pharmacokinetics of phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors can be disturbed by the simultaneous use of immunosuppressor. As a second line, intra-cavernous injections remain a gold-standard treatment. In case of failure, penile prosthesis can even be considered in case of renal chronic insufficiency and in transplanted patients.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Erectile Dysfunction / drug therapy
  • Erectile Dysfunction / etiology*
  • Erectile Dysfunction / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / complications*
  • Male
  • Phosphodiesterase 5 Inhibitors*
  • Surveys and Questionnaires

Substances

  • Phosphodiesterase 5 Inhibitors