Sickle cell disease (SCD) is one of the strongest risk factors for priapism, accounting to 11% to 42% of events. Other common risk factors include drug and alcohol abuse, trauma, spinal cord injury, and medication use.
Archives for September 2016
Erectile Dysfunction Drugs Not Linked to Prostate Cancer Diagnoses, Study Reports
Phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors, which are prescribed to treat erectile dysfunction (ED), do not appear to reduce the risk of developing prostate cancer, according to new research published in the Journal of Urology.
GnRHa Treatment Considered Safe and Effective for Gender Dysphoric Adolescents
The current study aimed to determine the efficacy of GnRHa treatment in this population in relation to Tanner stage, gonadotropins, and sex steroids. It also investigated the treatment’s effects on liver enzymes, renal function, and changes in body composition.
For Most Women, Hysterectomy Does Not Affect Sexuality
Most women who have a hysterectomy see no dramatic changes in their sex lives, according to a recent commentary published by Israeli researchers in the Journal of Sexual Medicine.
Study Links Vitamin D Deficiency to Erectile Dysfunction
Researchers from the United States have found a possible connection between vitamin D deficiency and erectile dysfunction (ED).
Premature Ejaculation: Survey Yields Differences in Clinician Understanding
Premature ejaculation (PE) is one of the most common sexual health problems for men, with estimated prevalence rates of up to 30%. However, sexual health experts view the definition and management of PE in different ways, according to the results of a recent survey.