Sexual Dysfunction
Q&A: What men with diabetes should know about reducing risk for erectile dysfunction
Susan Weiner, MS, RDN, CDN, CDCES, FACES, talks with Brenda Jagatic, BScN, RN, CDCES, about the prevalence of erectile dysfunction for men with diabetes and healthy lifestyle behaviors to help lower risk.
‘More rigorous’ discussion needed about potential complications after prostate cancer therapy
Men treated with radiotherapy and prostatectomy for prostate cancer exhibit significantly higher risk for numerous urinary and sexual complications compared with the general population, according to results of a cohort study.
LGBTQ+ women veterans report fewer midlife sexual dysfunction symptoms
Heterosexual midlife women veterans reported more sexual dysfunction and impact from vaginal symptoms and were less likely to be sexually active compared with sexual minority counterparts, according to findings published in Menopause.
Infertility history may predict risk for autoimmune rheumatic disease
Women with a history of infertility without fertility treatment were 25% more likely to develop systemic autoimmune rheumatic disease up to 9 years after a naturally conceived childbirth compared with women without infertility, data show.
Q&A: Effective, accessible treatments for common vulvovaginal pain
About one in four women experience vulvovaginal pain that persists for 3 to 6 months or more, yet many delay seeking care or struggle to find a physician who can provide effective treatment.
MRI has ‘big upside’ predicting which patients with rectal cancer could avoid surgery
MRI can help identify which patients with rectal cancer could avoid surgery based on response to neoadjuvant therapy, according to study results.
Top in women's health: Analysis of embryo 'personhood' decision; maternal morbidity risk
A decision-analytic model revealed that the Alabama Supreme Court’s decision to grant personhood status to embryos created using IVF corresponded with fewer IVF cycles, fewer live births and no change in adoptions.
Sleep disturbances tied to sexual dysfunction for men undergoing fertility testing
DENVER — Mild to severe sleep disturbances were tied to lower libido, and ejaculatory, orgasmic and erectile dysfunction for men undergoing fertility testing, according to a presentation at the ASRM Scientific Congress & Expo.
Masturbation frequency may correlate with sexual dysfunction for men trying to conceive
DENVER — Among men undergoing semen analysis for fertility purposes, those with higher masturbation frequency also had better ejaculatory function but worse orgasmic function, researchers reported.
Balance between excitement, inhibition key to treat hypoactive sexual desire disorder
CHICAGO — Many midlife women experience hypoactive sexual desire disorder, impacting both partner relationships and mental health, but FDA-approved treatments are available, according to a speaker.