Ketamine abuse also affects sexual health.
Most sexually active men with ketamine-induced uropathy meet criteria for erectile dysfunction.
Ketamine abuse also affects sexual health.
Recreational ketamine use is rapidly increasing, and ketamine-induced uropathy (ketamine-induced uropathy) is gaining recognition for its severe impact on quality of life (quality of life), including pain, hematuria, lower urinary tract symptoms (lower urinary tract symptoms), and potential negative effects on sexual function.
This study investigates the prevalence of sexual dysfunction among men with ketamine-induced uropathy.
Who had not been sexually active in the previous four weeks (a score of 0 on IIEF-5 or within any domain of IIEF-15) were excluded.
most men still sexually active with ketamine-induced uropathy had erectile dysfunction
A total of 123 men with ketamine-induced uropathy, mean age 28 years (range: 18-50 years), completed the questionnaire(s): 81 (66%) completed IIEF-5, and 88 (72%) IIEF-15.
Only 42% ( N = 37) had been sexually active in the preceding four weeks.
Mean IIEF-15 domain A score was 50 (SD 16.3), with 51% classified as having erectile dysfunction.
Beyond erectile dysfunction, 39% reported reduced or absent ejaculation volume, and 52% reported mild to severe pain during ejaculation.
Awareness is needed among current and potential recreational ketamine users, as well as their healthcare providers, regarding the detrimental effects of ketamine not only on bladder function but also on sexual health.