Sexual dysfunction in chronic kidney disease patients undergoing continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis at Ngoerah Hospital

Background: Sexual dysfunction is one of the complications that often occur in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) but has not received sufficient attention in both diagnosis and its management. Early diagnosis and management of sexual dysfunction in patients undergoing continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) may give better outcomes for CAPD patients. This research aims to know the characteristics of CAPD patients and the incidence of sexual dysfunction among patients undergoing CAPD. Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study involves patients undergoing CAPD at Ngoerah Hospital. Study samples were obtained using the total sampling method from the CAPD patient register from 2015 to January 2024. Sexual dysfunction in men was evaluated using The International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) questionnaire, and sexual dysfunction in women was assessed using The Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaire. Results: The average age of the participants was 38 years old, with a higher percentage of men than women (55% vs 45%). Three out of nine female patients have experienced menopause. IIEF score showed that 10 out of 11 patients experienced erectile dysfunction, and the FSFI score showed that 100% of female patients experienced sexual dysfunction. Conclusion: Sexual dysfunction is a complication that often occurs in patients undergoing CAPD. This condition may worsen the outcomes of CAPD patients, so awareness of this problem should be improved.