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Letter to the Editor on “The associations among platelet count, mean platelet volume, and erectile dysfunction: an observational and Mendelian randomization study”
Yuekun Fang and others
To the Editor, We read with great interest the article titled “ The associations among platelet count, mean platelet volume, and erectile dysfunction: an observational and Mendelian randomization study, ” which provides valuable insights into the relationship between platelet parameters and ...
Response to Letter to the Editor on “The associations among platelet count, mean platelet volume, and erectile dysfunction: an observational and Mendelian randomization study”
Jingxuan Peng and others
To the Editor, We are pleased to see that our article has received recognition and has sparked significant discussions. 1 We appreciate their interest in our work and their efforts to further strengthen the scientific discourse in this area. To further foster this meaningful exchange, we will ...
Letter to the Editor on “Association of total testosterone levels with cardiometabolic diseases in men with erectile dysfunction”
Scott Selinger and Gregory R Thoreson
We appreciate the work of Chen et al. 1 in furthering the linkage between low testosterone and a myriad of comorbidities with increased cardiovascular disease. There are several clarifying points on their work we would like to add. First, this information should serve to remind the medical and ...
Menopause is associated with a decrease in sexual function among women with endometriosis
Alexandre Vallée and others
Background Menopause-related endocrinological shifts are linked to sexual dysfunction, and women with endometriosis exhibit lower Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) scores, indicating impaired sexual well-being. Aim To assess the impact of menopause on sexual function in women with endometriosis. ...
Letter to the editor on “No bidirectional association between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D and erectile dysfunction: Mendelian randomization and genetic association studies”
Xingcheng Zhu and others
None declated. None declared. Xingcheng Zhu, Junxian Zhao, Mengjun Tang, Shi Fu and Jieming Zuo contributed equally. In conclusion, while Liu et al.’s study provides a solid foundation for understanding the potential causal relationship between 25(OH)D and ED, addressing these methodological ...
Icariin inhibits hyperglycemia-induced cell death in penile cavernous tissue and improves erectile function in type 1 diabetic rats
Haowei Yang and others
Background Hyperglycemia can cause endothelial cell (EC) and smooth muscle cell (SMC) death in the penile cavernous tissue of rats and lead to erectile dysfunction (ED). Objectives To investigate the proportions of apoptotic, pyroptotic, and ferroptotic cells among ECs and SMCs in the penile ...
Mendelian randomization analyses reveal causal relationships between chronic psychological stress and risk of erectile dysfunction
Wei Wang and others
Background The association between psychological stress and erectile dysfunction (ED) has been reported, but the causality of different types of stressors on ED is poorly understood. Aim This study aims to investigate the causal relationship between various forms of psychological stress and ED ...
Association between C-reactive protein-triglyceride glucose index and testosterone levels among adult men: analyses of NHANES 2015–2016 data
Bo Zhang and others
Background The C-reactive protein-triglyceride glucose index (CTI) is a recently introduced index designed to simultaneously assess inflammation (via CRP) and insulin resistance (via the triglyceride-glucose index, TyG), both of which are recognized risk factors for declining testosterone levels in ...
Sexual satisfaction and function (SatisFunction) survey post-vaginoplasty for transgender and gender diverse individuals: preliminary development and content validity for future clinical use
Amine Sahmoud and others
Background Transgender and gender diverse individuals (TGDIs) are people whose gender identity is not in line with their sex assigned at birth, but current surveys used for cisgender patients addressing sexual satisfaction and function (SFS) do not fit the needs of this unique population. Aim The ...
Unveiling consumer interest and regional disparities: comparative analysis of online search trends for penile aesthetic procedures
Elia Abou Chawareb and others
Background Aesthetic procedures for penile enhancement, such as the Penuma silicone sleeve implant, have gained increasing attention for addressing concerns like perceived size, buried or retractile penis, and mild curvature. Aim To assess the online search interest over time for penile enhancement ...
Analysis of the psychometric evidence of the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) & measurement invariance across relationship status & age generations in a Chilean sample
Gonzalo R Quintana and others
Background Inconsistencies in the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) factor structure and current research and clinical guidelines highlight the need for continued exploration of its psychometric evidence. Furthermore, only one study has assessed its measurement invariance (MI), while the only ...
Application of International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health consensus algorithm for persistent genital arousal disorder/genito-pelvic dysesthesia to 10 cases and use of epidural spinal injections as long term management
Hannah Ahrendt and others
Introduction Persistent genital arousal disorder/genito-pelvic dysesthesia (PGAD/GPD) is a debilitating, but poorly understood disorder. To address the lack of knowledge regarding mechanism and treatments, the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH) consensus statement ...
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