Sex life is each person's physiological needs, and it can make family life
more harmonious. However, sexual problems are common for men and women who have
kidney disease, such as FSGS. Emotional problems may appear due to the stress of
kidney disease, and there are many medical conditions that can affect sexual
function and ability to have children.
1. Emotional problems
Lots of FSGS patients may suffer from some sort of emotional problems leading
to sexual problems. These problems can be caused by patients going through a
grieving process results from loss of renal function, independence, their work
and place in family. Due to decreased sexual function, they may not feeling a
whole man or woman.
2. Medical condition
FSGS is a chronic kidney disease which may lead to Renal Failure, or even
Uremia. As a result, lower levels of testosterone can be caused, leading to
testicular dysfunction. Erectile function disorder or gynecomastia feminine may
be the result in the end-stage renal disease (ESRD).
What should people with FSGS pay attention to the intercourse?
For patients whose condition is not stable or very severe, temporal sexual
intercourse should be forbidden to avoid aggravation of FSGS kidney disease.
However, for those who are in recovery stage, they can perform sexual
intercourse properly. Never become greedy with it. Some small details of the
daily care in life is of great importance, so patients need to pay attention in
life. With prompt treatment, you can restore a healthy body as soon as
possible!