An observational study in Chronic Kidney Diseases, sponsored by Assiut University. Status unknown at 1 site in Egypt. Open to female participants aged 18 Years to 45 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2018-04-02.
Sponsored by Assiut University · Observational
A myriad of sexual problems affect men and women with chronic kidney disease (CKD), including decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, dysmenorrhea, and infertility. Menstrual abnormalities are common in CKD and many women are an-ovulatory.
Sexual dysfunction in CKD is multifactorial including hormonal alterations along with vascular, neurologic, psychogenic, and other factors, such as medications, contribute to the development of sexual dysfunction. Sexual dysfunction in females is mainly due to hormonal factors and manifests mainly as menstrual irregularities, amenorrhea, lack of vaginal lubrication, and failure to conceive.
The study will be conducted on 100 female patients divided in to two equal group:
The Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) will be used to assess sexual function. This index includes 19 questions related to 6 parameters: sexual desire, sexual arousal, lubrication, orgasm, sexual satisfaction and dyspareunia. A face-to-face inter-view with each participant in which the FSFI questions will be verbally asked and answered and compare between both groups in sexual activity and effect of chronic kidney disease on sexuality.
Duration of chronic kidney disease, duration of dialysis ,number of sessions of dialysis per week, medical treatment, haemoglobin,creatinine level will be fulfilled.
The study will be conducted on 100 female patients divided in to two equal group:
The Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) will be used to assess sexual function. This index includes 19 questions related to 6 parameters: sexual desire, sexual arousal, lubrication, orgasm, sexual satisfaction and dyspareunia. A face-to-face inter-view with each participant in which the FSFI questions will be verbally asked and answered and compare between both groups in sexual activity and effect of chronic kidney disease on sexuality.
Duration of chronic kidney disease, duration of dialysis, number of sessions of dialysis per week, medical treatment, haemoglobin, creatinine level will be fulfilled.
Exclusion Criteria:
patient group include 50 female patients with chronic renal failure (eGFR \<15ml/min/1.7m2 )
the control group including 50 healthy females age matched with the patient group
evaluation of female sexual dysfunctions in patients with chronic kidney disease.
questionnaire to female patients with chronic kidney disease
Time frame: one year
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