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Area of Science:

Urology
Sexual Medicine

Background:

Ureteral stents are commonly used in urological procedures.
The impact of ureteral stents on patient sexual function is not fully understood.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the effect of double-J ureteral stent placement on male and female sexual function.

Main Methods:

A study involving 177 patients undergoing ureteral stone treatment.
108 patients received a unilateral double-J stent; 69 served as a control group.
The International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) and Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) were administered before and 4 weeks post-intervention.

Main Results:

Patients with double-J stents showed a statistically significant reduction in IIEF and FSFI scores.
No significant changes in sexual function scores were observed in the control group.
Sexual function was negatively affected in both men and women with ureteral stents.

Conclusions:

Ureteral stent placement, specifically double-J stents, negatively impacts sexual function in both genders.
Further research into novel treatment strategies and improved stent materials/designs is necessary to mitigate these adverse effects.