Articles: erectile-dysfunction.
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Vasculogenic erectile dysfunction has been aptly called the "canary in the coal mine" for cardiovascular disease because it almost always precedes other manifestations of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, including myocardial infarction and stroke. It is common, associated with the presence of modifiable cardiovascular risk factors, and impacted by diet and lifestyle choices. This concise review provides an update on the use of dietary and other lifestyle interventions to improve vasculogenic erectile dysfunction and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Mar 2021
Clinical TrialIntralesional low dose methylprednisolone for the treatment of active phase peyronie's disease: a single center, preliminary prospective non-randomised study.
There are a few types of drugs that can be used in the active phase of Peyronie's disease. Methylprednisolone is a corticosteroid with a strong anti-inflammatory effect. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the effect of intralesional low-dose methylprednisolone treatment on patients in the active phase of Peyronie's disease. ⋯ In order to recover the symptoms and signs, new and easily accessible drugs are required for use in the acute period of Peyronie's disease. In this context, treatment with intralesional low-dose methylprednisolone in acute phase Peyronie's Disease is a promising and safe treatment option.
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To verify which phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PDE5is) strategy is better for erectile dysfunction (ED) following nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy (NSRP). ⋯ Avanafil 200 mg on demand has the highest probability of being the best intervention among PDE5is in treating ED following NSRP. However, more randomized controlled trials are needed to validate this in consideration of the published data regarding Avanafil is relatively small scale.
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Peripheral neuropathy and erectile dysfunction are common conditions that have both been linked to cardiovascular disease and its risk factors, especially diabetes. The aim of this study was to assess the association of large-fiber peripheral neuropathy with erectile dysfunction in adult US males with and without diabetes. ⋯ Our study suggests that decreased lower extremity sensation, even in the absence of diabetes, is common and a novel risk factor for erectile dysfunction.
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African health sciences · Dec 2020
Infertility and associated factors in three hospitals in Douala, Cameroon: a cross-sectional study.
We determined the prevalence and factors associated with couple infertility in three hospitals in Douala, Cameroon. ⋯ One in every five couples in this study was infertile. Several factors affect the risks associated with couple infertility. The identification of these factors could help detect subgroups of couples at high risk of infertility. Reproductive health education, screening programmes for STI's that may lead to infertility should be offered to couples.