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  1. Living with kidney disease
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Sex and relationships

To read information about Sexual relationships in kidney failure click the links below. From the page links you can also download the PDF version.

Sex problems with renal failure

Sexual relationship in kidney failure for men

Sexual relationship in kidney failure for women

Sexual relationship in kidney failure having children

The National Kidney Federation cannot accept responsibility for information provided. The above is for guidance only. Patients are advised to seek further information from their own doctor.

Published: 18th February, 2019

Updated: 9th October, 2020

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