Doctors say that nerves control sex organs. Autonomic neuropathy often affects the organs that control urination and sexual function.

Nerves damage can prevent the bladder from emptying completely, allowing bacteria to multiply in the bladder and kidneys-thus causing urinary tract infections.

When the nerves of the bladder are damaged, urinary incontinence may result because a person may not be able to sense.

When the bladder is full or controls the muscles that release urine. Autonomic neuropathy will also gradually decrease sexual response in men and women even if the sex drive remain unchanged, a man may be unable to achieve an erection or may not be able to reach sexual climax. A woman may have difficulty arousal, lubrication or orgasm.

Walakira Nyanzi

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