Analysis of sexual function in kidney transplanted men.
BACKGROUND
Sexual dysfunction among renal failure and kidney transplant patients remains controversial. The aim of this study was to evaluate sexual functions of men on hemodialysis compared with patients undergoing kidney transplantation.


METHODS
Our study was based on 36 end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients undergoing hemodialysis versus 32 kidney transplanted patients. A control group was composed of 23 healthy patients. The patients underwent an anamnesis, a physical examination, and the International Index of Erectile Function about sexual performance. Statistical analysis was performed by Student's t-test or the chi-square test with the level of significance set at P < .05. Data are reported as mean values +/- standard error of the means.


RESULTS
The mean scores of the control, ESRD, and transplanted group were, respectively: for erectile function, 27.4 +/- 0.5, 22.4 +/- 1.3, 23.4 +/- 1.3; for orgasmic function, 9.5 +/- 0.1, 7.6 +/- 0.5, 8.9 +/- 0.5; for sexual desire function 9.4 +/- 0.1, 7.1 +/- 0.3, 9.0 +/- 0.5; for intercourse satisfaction 12.8 +/- 0.3, 9.4 +/- 0.7, 11.0 +/- 0.7; and for satisfaction related to sexual life 9.2 +/- 0.2, 7.7 +/- 0.3, 8.6 +/- 0.6, proving that there were significant differences regarding orgasmic function, sexual desire, and intercourse satisfaction.


CONCLUSIONS
It was possible to conclude from our study that kidney transplants do improve sexual function of patients with ESRD on hemodialysis.
Barroso
L V S
LV
Federal University of Ceara, Faculty of Medicine, Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil.
Miranda
E P
EP
Cruz
N I
NI
Medeiros
M A S
MA
Araújo
A C O
AC
Mota Filho
F H A
FH
Medeiros
F C
FC
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003075:Coitus / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology; D016030:Kidney Transplantation / Q000502:physiology* / Q000523:psychology; D007989:Libido; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009948:Orgasm; D010410:Penile Erection / Q000502:physiology; D010549:Personal Satisfaction; D012016:Reference Values; D006435:Renal Dialysis; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D055815:Young Adult