Postrenal transplant improvement of sexual function.

RESULTS The majority (81.8%) of the patients were within the age range of 21 to 49 years. Thirty patients (32.3%) were unmarried, and 63 (67.7%) married. Among males, 75% claimed complete lack of libido or potency prior to renal transplantation and during the period of dialysis. A significant improvement in libido and sexual potency was noted by 90% of the males. A significant improvement within the first month was noted by 48% patients, and 82% within the first six months. Among the females, 70% had complete loss of libido in the period of maintenance dialysis, while following transplantation, 85% of these women rated themselves as having a normal libido. Amenorrhea prior to transplantation was reported by 69.7% of the female patients.