The study of human sexuality has dramatically changed in the last decade. The conceptualization of sexual dysfunction developed in the West is now mushrooming in different parts of the world and there is a dearth of research on characteristics of patients seeking treatment for sexual dysfunction in non-Western countries. This paper describes the demographic characteristics, related factors, and clinical symptomatology of 40 male patients with various sexual dysfunctions attending the psychiatric out-patient clinic of Cukurova University, Turkey. Turkey's population is predominantly Muslim and the country unites Europe and Asia, showing the cultural characteristics of both continents. Our results suggest that the patterns of manifestation are similar to those reported elsewhere with the exception of premarital patterns of sexuality.
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January 2025
Fundación San Juan de Dios, Madrid, España; Universidad Antonio de Nebrija, Departamento de Ciencias de la Salud, Escuela Universitaria de Enfermería y Fisioterapia San Juan de Dios, Madrid, España. Electronic address:
The systematic review synthesized the current scientific evidence on the recommendations for pelvic rehabilitation in the management of sexual dysfunctions secondary to gynecological cancer. Twelve literature reviews, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses were included, evaluating the methodological quality using the Joanna Briggs Institute Risk of Bias Assessment tool. The results highlight the efficacy of pelvic floor exercises, alone or with biofeedback, and education and information provided to patients, with a high degree of recommendation.
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Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Virginia Commonwealth University and Richmond VA Medical Center, Richmond, VA, USA.
There is a complex interplay between the gut microbes, liver, and central nervous system, a gut-liver-brain axis, where the brain impacts intestinal and hepatic function while the gut and liver can impact cognition and mental status. Dysregulation of this axis can be seen in numerous diseases. Hepatic encephalopathy, a consequence of cirrhosis, is perhaps the best studied perturbation of this system.
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January 2025
Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Damascus University, Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most prevalent endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age worldwide, and its related features like obesity, mental health issues and hyperandrogenism may contribute to inadequately investigated health problems such as sexual dysfunction (SD) and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). Therefore, this study examined the impact of PCOS on sexual function (SF) and lower urinary tract in Syrian women by recruiting a total of 178 women of reproductive age, of whom 88 were diagnosed with PCOS according to the Rotterdam criteria and 90 without PCOS were considered as the control group. Female sexual function index (FSFI) and Bristol Female Lower Urinary Tract Symptom Questionnaire (BFLUTS) were used to assess SF and LUTS respectively.
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Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia.
Unlabelled: Gender identity is configured from childhood.
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January 2025
Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Westlake University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
This study aimed to explore the relationship between the lymphocyte/monocyte ratio (LMR) and erectile dysfunction (ED) in adult men in the United States using a comprehensive dataset. A cross-sectional study design was used to analyze the relationship between the lymphocyte-to-monocyte ratio (LMR) and the prevalence of erectile dysfunction (ED) among adult male participants in the NHANES 2001-2004 dataset. Statistical analyses were performed to adjust for potential confounders and explore non-linear associations, with LMR categorized into quartiles to investigate the relationship with ED prevalence.
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