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The sex life of male patients with cirrhosis and its organic factors: What we have got so far?

Darmadi DarmadiCennikon PakpahanRiska Habriel RuslieBella AmandaRaditya Ibrahim
Published in: PloS one (2023)
The sex life of cirrhotic men is affected. The decrease in the frequency of intercourse and sexual satisfaction is noticeable in male patients and leads to increased masturbation. Free Testosterone, vitamin D, albumin, and bilirubin play role in their sex life. In addition, ascites and sarcopenia not only affect their sex life but also hamper the quality of their well-being.
Keyphrases
  • end stage renal disease
  • newly diagnosed
  • chronic kidney disease
  • mental health
  • prognostic factors
  • skeletal muscle
  • quality improvement
  • patient reported outcomes
  • middle aged