Decreased libido, difficulty becoming aroused and achieving orgasm, erectile and ejaculatory dysfunction, and lack of vaginal lubrication are common problems that have a substantial impact on the quality of life of people with chronic kidney disease. This guide to the assessment and management of sexual dysfunction in renal patients emphasizes the multifactorial nature of such problems, and the need for medical teams to initiate discussion of sexual issues as part of routine care.
- Fredric O Finkelstein
- Shirin Shirani
- Susan H Finkelstein
