Elsevier, publisher of ISSM’s Journals recently announced the release of Impact Factors for various scientific journals published in the “Urology and Nephrology” category. Impact Factor is a ratio of the citations to a journal in the most recent year to a count of articles and reviews published in the journal in the prior two years. In the […]
ISSM Scholarship Winners Announced for ESSM School of Sexual Medicine 2019
The ESSM School of Sexual Medicine will begin November 8th, 2019 in Budapest, Hungary. We’re pleased to announce the names of the ten individuals who have been awarded an ISSM scholarship for their attendance: Gajanan Shripad Bhat, India Hala Elrefai, Egypt Chantal Fowler, South Africa Bishurul Hafi, India Towhidul Islam, Bangladesh A.S.M. Morshed, Bangladesh Paul […]
What is phalloplasty?
Phalloplasty is a surgical procedure that creates a neophallus – a new penis. It is one of many possible gender-confirming surgeries for transgender individuals making a female-to-male transition. Phalloplasty can also refer to the reconstruction of an existing penis that has been injured or lost to cancer. A neophallus is generally formed from a flap […]
Study: Clinicians Should Understand ED Supplements and Their Appeal
Erectile dysfunction (ED) supplements are popular products in online marketplaces, but they are not always what they seem to be. It is important for clinicians to understand these products and counsel men appropriately, according to a recent study in the Journal of Sexual Medicine. While effective medical therapies for ED, such as phosphodiesterase type 5 […]
CCH/RestoreX Traction Device an Encouraging Combination for Peyronie’s Disease Patients
Efficacy of Combined Collagenase Clostridium histolyticum and RestoreX Penile Traction Therapy in Men with Peyronie’s Disease Manaf Alom MBBS; Kiran L. Sharma PhD; Amir Toussi MD; Tobias Kohler MD; Landon Trost MD FIRST PUBLISHED: April 4, 2019 – The Journal of Sexual Medicine DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsxm.2019.03.007 Introduction Penile traction therapy (PTT) devices are used to […]
How and why should a man measure his penis?
It’s natural for a man to wonder how his penis “measures up” to those of his peers. According to Medical News Today, average penis sizes fall in the following ranges: Flaccid* length 7 to 10 centimeters (2.8 to 3.9 inches) Flaccid girth** 9 to 10 centimeters (3.5 to 3.9 inches) Erect length 12 to […]