Publications by authors named "Zbigniew Lew-Starowicz"

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  • This study examined how affective disorders impact sexual functions in male patients, considering it an important aspect of their overall well-being.
  • Interviews and various questionnaires assessed demographic data and sexual health, revealing that longer durations of affective disorders correlated with lower sexual functioning, particularly noting premature ejaculation as the most common issue.
  • The findings suggest that sexual dysfunction is prevalent, with 66% of participants experiencing it at least once, and highlight the need for more comprehensive research, particularly including non-heterosexual individuals.
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Mega cistera magna (MCM) is a brain development abnormality that occurs in 1% of radiographic images. It occurs when the transverse dimension of the cerebellospinal reservoir is greater than 10 mm. It is the most important reservoir in the cranial cavity.

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Introduction: Many biological, psychological and sociocultural factors influence the prevalence of sexual dysfunctions and sexual behavior. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the prevalence of sexual dysfunctions and sexual behaviors.

Material And Methods: The study was the third edition of a general population-based, cross sectional survey, evaluating sexual attitude, sexual behaviors within and outside relationships and type of sexual dysfunctions present in the Polish population.

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Introduction: Knowing the important factors influencing sexual function and body image might facilitate the recovery process of breast cancer survivors. Surgery type, relationship quality, and partner support might be modified to create a space for psychosexual intervention.

Patients And Methods: This retrospective questionnaire-based study was performed on 128 women aged 18 to 65 years who were free of disease at time of study entry and who underwent surgical treatment for breast cancer.

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Introduction: Despite the aging of the population, there is limited data available about sexual life and behaviours among of postmenopausal and late postmenopausal women. Aim of the study was to assess the prevalence of sexual dysfunction, behaviours, and preferences in the Polish population in 2015.

Material And Methods: This observational survey study involved 538 women, of whom 220 were over 50 years old.

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Objectives: This study aimed to compare sexual function and sexual response, attitude toward sexuality and relationships with sexual partners in women diagnosed with PCOS and healthy controls.

Material And Methods: The study included 73 women (aged 23-42 years) diagnosed with PCOS using the Rotterdam criteria and 45 healthy controls. All participants completed a questionnaire assessing socioepidemiological parameters and sexual behavior.

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Introduction: Obtaining objective data on sexual offenders against minors is difficult. In order to enhance the possibilities to prevent such crimes it is essential to determine factors that condition this kind of sexual behavior.

Aim: The aim of the study was to prepare a multidimensional analysis of a profile of sexual offenders against minors.

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Unlabelled: Fertility problems are observed in a growing number of couples in many countries, including Poland. The treatment of infertile couple should be comprehensive and apart from medical procedures also other factors affecting fertility potential should be taken into account. There is increasing evidence that a properly balanced diet and/or administration of specifically composed supplements may increase the chances of conceiving both naturally as well as in result of assisted reproductive techniques.

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Objective: We compared women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) to a control group with regard to intensity of hirsutism and psychological gender.

Design: Cohort study, 2005-2009.

Setting: Gynecological endocrinology clinic and gynecological practice, Silesian area, Poland.

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Study Objective: To provide late adolescent and young adult psychosexual follow-up information on a consecutive series of patients with either mixed or partial gonadal dysgenesis.

Setting: Children's Memorial Health Institute (Warsaw, Poland).

Participants: 19 patients (age range, 17-26 years), 9 raised as females and 10 raised as males.

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