Sexual dysfunction is highly prevalent among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and significantly impairs their quality of life. Sexual dysfunction and CKD may share common pathogenic factors, including endocrine, vascular, neurological, and psychological factors. Clinically, erectile dysfunction is predominant in male patients, while dyspareunia and decreased libido are major manifestations in female patients. This paper briefly reviews the research progress on the epidemiological characteristics, pathophysiological mechanisms, diagnosis, and treatment of sexual dysfunction in CKD patients.

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