Sexual dysfunction in female patients with chronic kidney disease

Aim To evaluate sexual function in female patients with CKD and patients with end-stage renal disease who are on regular dialysis. Background Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects both sexual function (SF) and quality of life. Method A total of 100 individuals were included in this case-control study. Participants were divided into two groups. The first group included 50 female patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD-V) and the second group included 50 healthy females (control group). All subjects were subjected to a clinical evaluation, were the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) was administered. Results In the CKD group, most of patients reported sexual dysfunction, and there was a statistically significant difference between this group and the control group. In the CKD group, all domains of sexual function were affected with variable percentages. There was no statistically significant correlation between any of the FSFI score domains and age or duration of disease in the patient group. Conclusions Sexual dysfunction is common in female patients with CKD, Therefore, we emphasize the need for routine assessment and early treatment of female sexual dysfunction in CKD patient.