PD vs. HD for Women’s Sexual Function (But, Would Intensive HD be Better?)

Women (n=200) with non-dialysis CKD, HD, CAPD, and controls who completed the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) were analyzed by treatment group. The control group had the highest FSFI mean scores. The point means between PD and standard HD were nearly identical, except for sexual satisfaction, which favored CAPD (p<0.05). NOTE: Intensive HD was not compared in this study—but may prove to be helpful.

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Tags: PD, HD, Female Sexual Function Index, FSFI