Erectile Dysfunction

The emerging role of aldosterone/mineralocorticoid receptors in the pathogenesis of erectile dysfunction

Aldosterone is an old hormone that has been discovered for more than fifty years. The clinical application of its receptors' inhibitors, especially spirolactone, has benifited patients for decades worldwide.

Testosterone and sexual function in men

Testosterone (T) is deeply involved in every step of the male sexual response. However, the occurrence of sexual disorders cannot be automatically related to a decline in T levels. In fact, this relationship is complicated by organic, relational and psychological factors, which can independently impair sexual function.

Prevalence and predictors of erectile dysfunction in adult male outpatient clinic attendees in Johor, Malaysia

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a serious burden globally that affects men as well as their partners. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and predictors of ED among male outpatient clinic attendees in Johor, Malaysia.

CPAP therapy improves erectile function in patients with severe obstructive sleep apnea

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is highly prevalent in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), however, the effect of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy on erectile function has not yet been thoroughly investigated in these patients.

Hyperbaric oxygen can induce angiogenesis and recover erectile function

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is caused by microvascular or macrovascular insufficiency in the majority of patients. Recent studies have shown that hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) can induce angiogenesis in different body organs.

Relation between hypertension and erectile dysfunction: a meta-analysisof cross-section studies

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a wide spread and troublesome problem in aging men. Many analyses of hypertensive patients suggest that the prevalence of ED in hypertensive populations is even higher. The purpose of this meta-analysis was to evaluate the relation between hypertension and ED.

An initial study on the effect of functional electrical stimulation in erectile dysfunction: a randomized controlled trial

Erectile dysfunction (ED) affects approximately 150 million men worldwide. Functional electrical stimulation (FES) therapy has shown a high regenerative capacity for smooth muscle cells and, therefore, is being increasingly adopted.

The Brief Sexual Symptom Checklist as a Screening Tool for Sex-Related Problems in the Primary Care Setting: Focus on Erectile Dysfunction

To assess the performance of the Brief Sexual Symptom Checklist for men (BSSC-M) questionnaire in General Practitioner's (GP) consults in Spain.

Multicenter, cross-sectional study conducted in Spain among men ≥50 years, visiting a GP for any reason, and being able to answer self-administered questionnaires.

CT and MR Imaging Features of Artificial Urinary Sphincters, Penile Prostheses, and Other Devices in the Male Lower Genitourinary Tract

Urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction are relatively common conditions in the aging male population. Surgical interventions for urinary incontinence include placement of an artificial urinary sphincter (AUS), perineal sling, or sacral nerve stimulator and injections of periurethral bulking agents.

The association of bicycle related genital numbness and Sexual Health Inventory for Men Score (SHIM): results from a large, multinational, cross-sectional study

To assess the association of genital numbness and erectile dysfunction in male cyclists.

Cyclists were recruited through Facebook advertisements and outreach to sporting clubs. This is a secondary analysis of a larger epidemiologic population-based study that examined sexual and urinary wellness in athletes.