Kidney transplantation may improve ED among young men on dialysis

· Thirty-one patients were below 50 years (Group I). The median hemodialysis duration was 12 months. 92.6% of patients had ED.

· The mean total IIEF-15 score before and after was 46.8/75 ±12.7 and 55.5 ±13, respectively.

· 67.6% reported improved erectile function, 32.4% did not demonstrate any change, and no patient reported deterioration.

· After KT, sexual desire, orgasm, and overall patient satisfaction improved significantly.

· Before KT, 83.8% and 100% of groups I and II patients had ED, which dropped to 22.6% and 86.5%, respectively, after KT. IIEF-15 scores improved in both groups.

· The improvement in ED was observed significantly in young patients with mild ED.

The researchers conclude, "the positive effect of transplantation on erectile dysfunction could encourage ESRD patients to undergo kidney transplantation."

Reference:

The study titled, "Does Kidney Transplantation Help Young Patients on Dialysis with Erectile Dysfunction? A Single-Center Study," was published in the journal Urology.  DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.urology.2022.07.042