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Erectile Dysfunction Urology

A propensity score-matched analysis of intra- and postoperative penile prosthetic complications in the solid organ transplant population.

Jan 15, 2024

Solid organ transplant (SOT) has an anticipated higher risk of penile prosthesis (PP) complications related to immunosuppression and surgical approach post-SOT. It is still not determined if PP surger...

Type 2 diabetes mellitus and the risk of male infertility: a Mendelian randomization study.

Jan 01, 2024

To assess the causal effect of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) on male infertility (MI) and erectile dysfunction (ED) by Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis.Data for T2DM, MI, and ED were obtained f...

The association between lipid parameters and erectile dysfunction: a two-sample Mendelian randomization and case-control study.

Jan 01, 2024

Lipid parameters have been shown to have significant predictive value for cardiovascular disease, but few studies have evaluated their correlation with erectile dysfunction (ED) in young men.The case-...

The Complexity of Bariatric Patient's Pharmacotherapy: Sildenafil Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics before vs. after Gastric Sleeve/Bypass.

Dec 25, 2023

Postbariatric altered gastrointestinal (GI) anatomy/physiology may significantly harm oral drug absorption and overall bioavailability. In this work, sildenafil, the first phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) i...

Associations Between Serum Polar Oxygenated Carotenoids Level and Erectile Dysfunction in Men Older Than 40 Years.

Dec 18, 2023

Lutein, zeaxanthin, and β-cryptoxanthin are polar oxygenated carotenoids found to be detectable in more than 95% of the population in the United States. Research has linked these carotenoids with low...

MicroRNA-148a-3p in pericyte-derived extracellular vesicles improves erectile function in diabetic mice by promoting cavernous neurovascular regeneration.

Dec 18, 2023

To investigate the regulatory role of microRNA (miR)-148a-3p in mouse corpus cavernous pericyte (MCPs)-derived extracellular vesicles (EVs) in the treatment of diabetes-induced erectile dysfunction (E...

Patient-reported prostate cancer treatment regret following primary partial gland cryoablation.

Dec 11, 2023

Prostate cancer treatment-related regret (TRR) incorporates the myriad effects of diagnosis and treatment with associated behavioral, emotional, and interpersonal changes within the context of patient...

A Practical and Applicable New Index as an Indicator of Inflammation in the Diagnosis of Erectile Dysfunction: C-reactive Protein-to-Albumin Ratio.

Dec 11, 2023

Current evidence suggests that the significant underlying pathophysiological mechanism in erectile dysfunction (ED) is endothelial dysfunction. It is clinically essential to monitor ED because inflamm...

Hard Flaccid Syndrome: A Biopsychosocial Management Approach with Emphasis on Pain Management, Exercise Therapy and Education.

Oct 30, 2023

Hard flaccid syndrome (HFS) is a rather rare, acquired clinical entity affecting young men's well-being, sexual and social life. HFS presents with a cluster of symptoms including penile-specific somat...

Penile implants in low flow priapism.

Oct 30, 2023

Priapism is a persistent or prolonged erection, in the absence of sexual stimulation, that fails to subside. Prolonged ischaemic or low flow priapism is defined as a full or partial erection persistin...

Surgical management and post-operative functional outcomes of patients with a penile fracture-a single centre experience over 10 years.

Oct 23, 2023

Penile fractures are uncommon urological emergencies which occur when there has been a breach in the tunica albuginea of the corpora cavernosum that may be unilateral and bilateral and can extend to i...

Penile revascularization using the descending branch of the lateral circumflex femoral artery: An alternative vascular graft.

Oct 23, 2023

Microsurgical revascularization stands as the preferred method for addressing erectile dysfunction (ED) resulting from traumatic penile arterial insufficiency. Traditional microarterial bypass surgery...

Sexual dysfunction and associated factors in Behçet's disease: a case-control study.

Oct 16, 2023

Sexual health is an important part of a healthy life. The aim of this study is to define Behçet's sexual dysfunction and the factors affecting it. Sixty-nine patients with Behçet's disease (BD) and ...

High flow priapism following the insertion of an inflatable penile prosthesis mimicking autoinflation: a case report.

Oct 16, 2023

Penile prosthesis implantation is a surgical option for erectile dysfunction when other treatments fail or the patient prefers implantation. Although penile prosthesis is generally considered safe and...

Study of the anti-inflammatory properties of a thick extract of Tribulus terrestris L.

Oct 09, 2023

The most promising direction in the treatment of chronic prostatitis is the use of medicinal plants and preparations based on them, which contain natural compounds with a broad spectrum of pharmacolog...

[Clinical effects of autologous split-thickness skin grafting for prefabricating urethra combined with scrotal flap in repairing middle urethral defect with penile defect].

Oct 09, 2023

To investigate the clinical effects of autologous split-thickness skin grafting for prefabricating urethra combined with scrotal flap in repairing middle urethral defect with penile defect. The retr...

Switching from the transrectal to the transperineal route: A single center experience.

Oct 02, 2023

This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of switching from transrectal to transperineal prostate biopsy (TPPBx) by urologists with no previous experience with TPPBx. Material A monocentric clinica...

Getting big but not hard: A retrospective case-study of a male powerlifter's experience of steroid-induced erectile dysfunction.

Oct 02, 2023

This article aims to excavate the lived experience of suffering with steroid-induced erectile dysfunction. By drawing upon original qualitative data, we chart the subjective journey to recovery of a m...

A narrative review on malleable and inflatable penile implants: choosing the right implant for the right patient.

Sep 25, 2023

A penile prosthesis/implant is an excellent option for men with erectile dysfunction refractory to medical treatment or with contraindications to medical management. In this narrative review, we discu...

Timed intercourse for couples trying to conceive.

Sep 18, 2023

Many factors influence fertility, one being the timing of intercourse. The 'fertile window' describes a stage in the cycle when conception can occur and is approximately five days before to several ho...

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