Sexual aspects, anxiety and depression among liver transplants candidate and recipient in Iran - Takeaways - MDSpire

Sexual aspects, anxiety and depression among liver transplants candidate and recipient in Iran

  • By

  • Reza Moshfeghinia

  • Ali Sahraian

  • Hamed Nikoupour Daylami

  • Mohammadsadegh Kamran

  • Hafez Shojaadini

  • Ali Aghsam

  • Bahare Oji

  • January 29, 2026

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    Liver transplantation is a critical intervention for patients with end-stage liver disease, with 5- and 10-year survival rates of 81.4% and 67.2%, respectively.

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    Sexual dysfunction is common in individuals with chronic liver disease, with 25% continuing to experience issues post-liver transplantation.

  • 3

    Anxiety and depression are significant predictors of sexual dysfunction in liver transplant candidates and recipients.

  • 4

    Patients awaiting liver transplantation often face psychological challenges, with anxiety and depression persisting for up to two years post-transplant.

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    The study aims to explore the relationships between liver transplantation, sexual dysfunction, anxiety, and depression in both pre- and post-transplant patients.

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Sexual aspects, anxiety and depression among liver transplants candidate and recipient in Iran

  • by Reza Moshfeghinia, Ali Sahraian, Hamed Nikoupour Daylami, Mohammadsadegh Kamran, Hafez Shojaadini, Ali Aghsam, Bahare Oji

  • January 29, 2026

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