what can cause sexual dysfunction after a liver transplant?

Question

My left testicle goes very high kind of into the abdomen during sexual relations. Can this cause fertility problems?

Answer 1

Fatigue and worry: Liver transplantation is a life threatening event and can cause anxiety and depression in the transplant, inhibiting normal life functions including sexual activity. The healthy liver is also responsible for many functions from blood clensing, to glucose metabolism.Without appropriate liver function fatigue is a major problem and "can make cowards of us all" limiting sesual activity.

Answer 2

Not uncommon: After liver transplantation, one third or more will have sexual dysfunction due to variety of reasons like psychological, due to medication, vascular inefficiency, neurological problems and pre existing [problem.

Answer 3

Haven't heard of it: Haven't heard of st. John's wort causing liver inflammation. The wort does increase activity of some liver enzymes, thus leading to faster breakdown of other medications (the enzymes in the liver break down the other medications more rapidly, if the person is taking st. John's wort). So, medicines like xanax, (alprazolam) elavil, oral contraceptives, statins for cholesterol, etc... May become less potent.

Answer 4

1 reported case: I agree with dr. Kwok that st. John's wort is generally safe, and that it can alter metabolism of other drugs being taken. There are rare reports of liver toxicity with it, usually when used along with other medicines that can affect liver function. Such as: http://tinyurl.Com/9g42dq3 the authors focus on the "wort" but this may not be appropriate. For more info: http://tinyurl.Com/8czuogt.

Answer 5

Many possibilities..: Finding out the cause of abdominal pain is like solving a mystery: we collect clues from one's symptoms, history, examination+/- tests. Therefore, a "hands-on" eval is critical. In general, causes of abdominal pain can include ulcers, gallstones, irritable bowel, diverticular disease, endometriosis, ovarian cysts, intestinal or gynecologic cancers, urinary tract infections, appendicitis, etc...

Answer 6

Removal : Of the diseased liver and implantation of the healthy new liver.

Answer 7

Exercise : Adding exercise and self control by reducing portion intake and eating the right foods while counting calories is best. Increase fruit and fiber intake if not eating enough. Take a yoga course or start swimming if not already. Good, low impact exercises. If considering surgical options, know that the best procedures and surgtons usually require that one starts losing weight first.

Answer 8

Constipation: Constipation causes are variable. Is diabetes well controlled? Increase dietary fiber and water intake. Fiber supplement such as benefiber or citrucel or konsyl may be of benefit. If problem persists, see your doctor.

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