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January 25, 2026Transplantation

Sex Disparities in Transplantation Access and Outcomes: An Overview

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Overview

This review reveals sex disparities in transplantation access and outcomes, indicating systemic inequities in care.

Key Points

  • The review aims to summarize current understanding of sex disparities in transplant access and outcomes across multiple organ types.
  • Overview of literature on transplantation access and outcomes
  • Analysis of sex differences in kidney, heart, liver, and lung transplant trajectories
  • Consideration of biological, behavioral, and bias-related contributing factors
  • Identified restricted access to transplant for females compared to males, especially in older age groups.
  • Reported variations in graft loss and mortality rates based on donor sex and recipient age.
  • Highlighted the role of selection bias in influencing transplant outcomes.

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Bethany J. Foster (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6975b2c8feba4585c2d6e41dhttps://doi.org/10.1097/tp.0000000000005618
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