Risk factors associated with erectile and sexual dysfunction among non-diabetic hemodialysis patients
TURKISH JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, vol.35, no.4, pp.310-315, 2009 (ESCI, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 35 Issue: 4
- Publication Date: 2009
- Journal Name: TURKISH JOURNAL OF UROLOGY
- Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.310-315
- Keywords: Chronic renal failure, erectile dysfunction, hemodialysis, risk factor
- Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Objective: Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a commonly encountered complaint among chronic renal failure (CRF) patients. Uremia, psychogenic factors, neuroendocrinologic disturbances, and atherosclerosis are known etiologic factors that lead to ED in CRF patients. The purpose of the current prospective study was to evaluate clinical properties and laboratory findings that are associated with ED in non-diabetic CRF patients undergoing hemodialysis treatment.