[Sexual dysfunction in patients with chronic renal failure]

Zhonghua Nan Ke Xue. 2003 Sep;9(6):454-6, 461.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Sexual dysfunction is a highly prevalent problem among patients with chronic renal failure, which affects patients in the quality of life. However, it has not received enough attention. The genesis of sexual dysfunction is multifactorial, including physiological, psychological and organic factors. This review summarized the incidence, main manifestation, evaluation, risk factors and treatments associated with sexual dysfunction in patient of the chronic renal failure.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / complications*
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / physiopathology
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / psychology
  • Male
  • Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological / etiology*
  • Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological / therapy
  • Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological / etiology*
  • Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological / therapy