Abstract
Sexual Health of Patients on Maintenance Hemodialysis. Where are we?
Highlights
Despite the increased life expectancy associated with advanced dialysis techniques, maintenance hemodialysis (HD) is associated with a substantial impairment of quality of life [1]
The reasons for exclusion were: refusal to participate in the study (36 cases), uncontrolled heart failure (3 cases), dementia (1 case), and incomplete records (18)
Disorders of sexual function are common in patients on chronic hemodialysis
Summary
Despite the increased life expectancy associated with advanced dialysis techniques, maintenance hemodialysis (HD) is associated with a substantial impairment of quality of life [1]. The decline in the quality of life of chronic hemodialysis patients is multifactorial, including functional limitation, occupational disturbances, impaired social well-being, and the heavy burden of physical and emotional symptoms. It is often associated with clinical manifestations mainly fatigue, cramps, pain and dyspnea and by the disorders of the sexual function [2]. Even though neglected by the patient as well as the care givers, remains a priority for patients with end stage renal failure (ESRF). It has a significant impact on the couple’s health, mental health and quality of life.
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