Do Kidney Stones Affect Male Sexual Function

Kidney stones do not usually have an effect on sexual function, but they may cause symptoms to worsen during sex and can affect the quality of sex. Kidney stones do not usually affect a man’s sexual performance. However, they can affect the quality of sex life. During sex due to changes in position, the stone may move downward, causing irritation to the surrounding tissues, usually causing severe lower back and abdominal pain, which may shorten the duration of sex, and then affect the quality of sex. Prolonged presence of kidney stones may also lead to ureteral obstruction, causing hydronephrosis as well as kidney infections, which can lead to uremia and kidney failure in severe cases. Therefore, after the symptoms of kidney stones, we should consult a doctor as soon as possible for examination, to clarify the size and location of kidney stones, and then under the guidance of the doctor for reasonable treatment, to avoid causing serious complications.