Dialysis Adequacy Predicts Sexual Function

A study comparing men and women doing HD (n=70) or PD (n=57) to healthy male (n=65) and female (n=48) volunteers assessed sexual function, depression, anxiety, and health-related quality of life. In men, dialysis adequacy was the most important factor in sexual function. In women, dialysis adequacy and depression were both significant. Inadequate dialysis worsened sexual function and was associated with more anxiety and depression, and—in men—reduced health-related quality of life.

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Tags: Adecuación De Diálisis, Ansiedad, Anxiety, Dialysis Adequacy