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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
The conserved molecular mechanism of erectile dysfunction in type 2 diabetes rats and mice by cross-species transcriptomic comparisons
Ming Xiao and others
Background The poor clinical situation of type 2 diabetes-induced erectile dysfunction (T2DMED) creates an urgent need for new therapeutic targets. Aim To reveal the conserved molecular mechanism of T2DMED across species. Methods T2DMED rat and mouse models were constructed to extract mRNA from ...
Different temporal relationship between sex hormones and sleep status in midlife women: a longitudinal cohort study
Dongyuan Ma and Tong Zhang
Background Fluctuation in sex hormones and the occurrence of sleep disturbance are 2 major health challenges among midlife women. However, the temporal relationship between them remains unclear. Methods This study included 2488 females (mean ± SD age, 49.0 ± 2.70 years) with an average follow-up of ...
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 ...
A Maltese Perspective of Sex: a Maltese cross-sectional study
Matthew Bartolo and others
Background This research constitutes a pioneering cross-sectional investigation into sexual behaviors within the Maltese population, centered on the examination of meaning of sex, sex frequency, sex duration, sexual satisfaction, and discussions about sex. Aim The aim of this study is to explore ...
The assessment of the sexuality of patients with a borderline personality disorders based on their 2D:4D digit ratio
Justyna Holka-Pokorska and Adam Kucharski
Background The hormonal composition of amniotic fluid during prenatal development, particularly the androgen-to-estrogen ratio, may influence neuronal differentiation related to sexual response patterns and the capacity to control impulsive sexual behaviors in later life. Aim This study aims to ...
A cross-sectional survey on the sexual health status of Chinese men in Guinea
Yun-hua Lin and others
Background Sexual health among Chinese men living and working in Guinea has not been adequately studied. Aim To assess sexual health issues and related factors among Chinese men in Guinea. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted using an anonymous questionnaire, with 258 Chinese male ...
Exploring sexual and romantic functioning as early risk factors of schizophrenia: a narrative review
Paula Dospělová and others
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 ...
Benefits of movement-based Behaviors on improving erectile function in American men: a nationwide survey study
Yiming Chen and others
Background Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a prevalent condition with significant psychological and physiological impacts. Recently, a new concept called movement-based behaviors (MBB) has been proposed, which includes four types of PA: vigorous PA (VPA), moderate-intensity PA (MPA), walking/cycling, ...
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