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Critical evaluation of the factors influencing erectile function after renal transplantation

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A total of 400 male renal transplant recipients (RTR) were investigated. Data on medical, sexual history, clinical examination and laboratory variables were collected. The severity of erectile dysfunction (ED) was assessed using the International Index of Erectile Function questionnaire. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to determine prognostic variables, which have independent impact on erectile function. ED was detected in 35.8% of the whole group. Current erectile function as compared to pretransplant status was improved, deteriorated or remained static in 44, 12.5 and 43.5% of the evaluated transplant recipients, respectively. After logistic regression analysis, age, hemoglobin level and presence of DM and/or peripheral neuropathy had significant and independent negative impact on erectile function. We concluded that renal transplantation has varying effects on erectile function. ED is highly prevalent among RTR and its pathogenesis is multifactorial.

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El-Bahnasawy, M., El-Assmy, A., El-Sawy, E. et al. Critical evaluation of the factors influencing erectile function after renal transplantation. Int J Impot Res 16, 521–526 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.ijir.3901222

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