Are Females More Prone Than Males to Become Obese After Kidney Transplantation

Background Being overweight for kidney transplant recipients can cause serious side effects. Weight gain affects two-thirds of kidney transplant recipients and has been attributed to a more liberal diet after transplantation, recovery of appetite due to lack of uremic toxicity, corticosteroid use, and inadequate lifestyle changes. The aim of this study was to assess gender-dependent profile of body mass index (BMI) changes after kidney transplantation (KTx).