The Impact of the Double J Stent on Health and Sexual Life.

Abstract

Double J stents are commonplace tools used in modern urology, serving as a vital aid in the drainage of the upper urinary system. Along with the numerous advantages of these catheters, numerous negative consequences have also been addressed throughout time. Among the most common symptoms associated with ureteral catheters are those associated with LUTS (lower urinary tract symptoms), such as dysuria, urinary urgency, pollakiuria, the feeling of incomplete emptying of the bladder, urinary incontinence, or even urinary tract infections (UTIs). Complications associated with sexual dysfunction, including dyspareunia and pain during sex, which can lead to erectile dysfunction or loss of orgasm, are less discussed in the literature. This small review tries to focus on the most important aspects of low urinary symptoms that affect the general quality of life and those related to the quality of sexual life, which are less discussed but of particular importance in the lifestyle of any patient with such ureteral device.