Background Patients with schizophrenia frequently encounter challenges related to sexuality and intimacy; however, the underlying causes of these difficulties remain unknown and unexplored. Aim This narrative review aims to explore how the biological/hormonal and psychological/behavioral ...
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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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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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