Chronic kidney disease and erectile dysfunction

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World J Nephrol. Nov 6, 2014; 3(4): 220-229
Published online Nov 6, 2014. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v3.i4.220

Table 1 Possible causes of erectile dysfunction in chronic kidney disease patients

Abnormalities in the gonadal and pituitary systems

Testosterone↓

LH↑, FSH↑

Prolactin↑

Endothelial dysfunction

Hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia

Autonomic neuropathy

Anemia (Erythropoietin↓)

Secondary hyperparathyroidism

Drugs

Diuretics

Agonists for α-2 adrenergic receptors and β-blockers

Cimetidine

Tricyclic antidepressants

Depression

Zinc deficiency

LH: Luteinizing hormone; FSH: Follicle-stimulating hormone.

Citation: Suzuki E, Nishimatsu H, Oba S, Takahashi M, Homma Y. Chronic kidney disease and erectile dysfunction. World J Nephrol 2014; 3(4): 220-229
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-6124/full/v3/i4/220.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5527/wjn.v3.i4.220