Results of a retrospective study raise concern that ureteroscopy may adversely affect erectile function. Results of a retrospective study raise concern that ureteroscopy may adversely affect erectile function.
What are the side effects of ureteroscopy?
What are the risks of cystoscopy and ureteroscopy?
- UTIs.
- abnormal bleeding.
- abdominal pain or a burning feeling or pain while urinating.
- the inability to urinate swelling.
- injury to the urethra, bladder, or ureters.
- urethral narrowing due to scar tissue formation.
- complications from anesthesia.
Can a ureteral stent cause erectile dysfunction?
Conclusions: Ureteral stents impaired the quality of sexual life in male and female subjects. In men the most important distress was in regard to erectile function, probably related to lower urinary tract symptoms. Conversely female sexuality appeared to be severely impaired due to stent related psychological concerns.
