Review & Opinions

Factors Affecting the Choice of a Penile Prosthesis  -  Survey of Opinions

Our panel of experts from around the globe discusses the Factors Affecting the Choice of a Penile Prosthesis. The authors include Drs Steven K Wilson, John Mulcahy, Drogo K. Montague, Santiago Richter, Osama Shaeer, and Sudhakar Krishnamurti. It is also interesting to read the nurses perspective on this issue presented by Ms Amanda Spillings.

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Qualitative Methods In Sexual Health Research

Wah Yun Low

Over the past decades, results from quantitative research on sexual issues highlighted the need for understanding of factors affecting one's sexuality, as well as a need for utilizing a different research strategy. Investigation into most aspects of sexual health issues frequently calls for qualitative design. In this regard, qualitative research plays an important role in contributing towards the exploration of this complex and sensitive issue.

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Female Sexual Dysfunction and Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms  -  What Urologists must know.

Alexandre Fornari and Paulo Roberto Sogari

It is generally known that at least 30% to 50% of American women present some symptom of sexual dysfunction, and that these numbers rise with age. Other factors that cause a significant increase in the rate of sexual dysfunction are those related to symptoms of diseases affecting the lower urinary tract. In this sense, the main ones are overactive bladder (OB), urinary incontinence and pelvic prolapse, besides hormone deficiencies.

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Questions about a history of sexual abuse in the routine examination

Alessandra H. Rellini and Jaime L. Harrington

Whether patients are seeking medical attention for gynecological problems, low sexual desire, or urological concerns, asking questions about a history of sexual abuse (SA) provides important information about the etiology of their problems. Indeed, research has repetitively shown a positive relationship between SA and mental and/or physical health.

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