37. Sexual Function and Fertility after Liver Transplantation
- Pierre-Alain Clavien MD, PhD3,
- James F. Trotter MD4
Published Online: 28 MAR 2012
DOI: 10.1002/9781444398441.ch37
Copyright © 2012 Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Book Title
Medical Care of the Liver Transplant Patient, 4th edition
Additional Information
How to Cite
Geier, A. and Müllhaupt, B. (2012) Sexual Function and Fertility after Liver Transplantation, in Medical Care of the Liver Transplant Patient, 4th edition (eds P.-A. Clavien and J. F. Trotter), Wiley-Blackwell, Oxford, UK. doi: 10.1002/9781444398441.ch37
Editor Information
- 3
Department of Surgery, Swiss HPB (Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary) and Transplantation Center, University Hospital Zürich Zürich, Switzerland
- 4
Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
Publication History
- Published Online: 28 MAR 2012
- Published Print: 10 APR 2012
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9781444335910
Online ISBN: 9781444398441
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Keywords:
- pregnancy;
- sexual function;
- contraception;
- maternal complications;
- fetal complications
Summary
Over the past 40 years, orthotopic liver transplant (OLT) has evolved from an experimental surgical procedure with a low likelihood of success to a universally accepted treatment of both acute liver failure and end-stage liver disease. The 1-year post-transplant survival rate is usually >85% and therefore most liver transplant recipients expect to achieve long-term survival in conjunction with a significantly improved quality of life.
For younger patients who have undergone successful OLT, the expectation today is to be able to have a near-normal life including the ability to have children, and enjoyment of normal sexual relations. This chapter discusses the issues pertaining to sexual health and function, contraception, and pregnancy in the OLT recipient.