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June 6, 2026The Journal of Sexual Medicine

(822) Sexual Dysfunction Among Men with Chronic Kidney Disease, an Enigma in a Low – Middle-Income Country

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YMY ManikkageUniversity of Sri JayewardenepuraDWD WijekoonMelbourne Sexual Health CentreNSN SeneviratneUniversity of Sri Jayewardenepura

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Descriptive cross-sectional study finds high prevalence of sexual dysfunction in men with CKD, highlighting care gaps.

Key Points

  • This study aims to determine the prevalence of sexual dysfunction, specifically erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation, in men with chronic kidney disease (CKD). It also investigates health-seeking behaviors related to these issues.
  • Descriptive cross-sectional study conducted at a tertiary care hospital.
  • Included male CKD patients who had been sexually active in the past year and excluded those under 18 and with eGFR above 60 ml/min.
  • Data collection involved self-administered and interviewer-administered questionnaires, including the IIEF-5 and PEDT.
  • 80% of participants experienced some degree of erectile dysfunction, 31.3% had severe ED.
  • 10.7% reported premature ejaculation, primarily among men without ED.
  • 68% expressed dissatisfaction with sexual activity, with significant barriers to seeking help noted.

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Manikkage et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a23bbbb71a5da9775e772c9https://doi.org/10.1093/jsxmed/qdag118.714
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