Sexual Dysfunction Improvement after Kidney Transplantation: A Prospective Study in Men and Women. Issue 1 (2nd January 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Laguerre, Mélanie; Bouvier, Nicolas; Guleryuz, Kerem; Doerfler, Arnaud; Parienti, Jean-Jacques; Ait Said, Khelifa; Tillou, Xavier
• Is Part Of: International journal of sexual health. Volume 33:Issue 1(2021)
• Page Start: 1
• Page End: 8
• Publication Date: 2021-01-02
• Subjects: Renal transplantation -- erectile dysfunction -- women sexuality -- chronic kidney disease; Sex (Psychology) -- Periodicals; Gender identity -- Periodicals; Sexual Behavior -- Periodicals; Sexual health -- Periodicals; 155.3
• DOI: 10.1080/19317611.2020.1842575
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1931-7611

Abstract

Abstract: Objectives: To assess the influence of renal transplantation on sexual function. Methods: Prospective study including all patients who underwent a kidney transplantation between January 2013 and February 2015. Sexual function was measured before, at 6, 12 months after transplantation and at the last follow-up with IIEF (International Index of Erectile Function) and FSFI (Female Sexual Function Index questionnaires). Results: Median FSFI total score significantly increased in women at 6 months. In men, median IIEF total score significantly increased at one year. Conclusion: Our study provides evidence suggesting that successful transplantation can improve normal sexual function in both men and women with chronic kidney failure.