10 results match your criteria: "Hanoi Medical University's Hospital[Affiliation]"

Introduction: Infertility is a major public health issue, with male factors alone contributing to 20-30% of cases. Non-obstructive azoospermia (NOA) is the most severe form, and although techniques like microdissection testicular sperm extraction (mTESE) offer hope, it remains challenging due to its uncertain causes. This study investigates the correlation between testicular histopathology and clinical parameters to enhance sperm retrieval (SR) prediction.

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  • The study aimed to understand functional hypogonadism (FH) in men, focusing on how age and metabolic factors affect testosterone levels.
  • It analyzed medical records from 5,374 healthy men and found that total testosterone levels peak at 18 years and decline until about 40, after which there can be a slight increase.
  • The research confirmed that specific metabolic factors negatively correlate with testosterone levels, suggesting that using age-specific cutoffs could enhance the diagnosis of low testosterone and FH.
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Introduction: Premature ejaculation (PE) is a prevalent sexual dysfunction in men that greatly affects their quality of life. In PE, the duration of sexual performance is considered an important aspect. However, a self-estimated value of intravaginal ejaculation latency time (perceived IELT, PIELT) as a criterion for diagnosis has not been specified.

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  • The meta-analysis investigates the effects of varicocele repair on semen parameters in infertile males, combining data from diverse studies without language restrictions.
  • A total of 351 studies were analyzed, revealing significant improvements in several semen parameters post-repair, including semen volume, sperm concentration, total sperm count, motility, and morphology, while sperm vitality showed no improvement.
  • This research is the largest of its kind and highlights the benefits of varicocele repair for male infertility, contributing valuable insights for clinical practice.
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Purpose: Hypogonadism is associated with a wide range of physical and psychological symptoms that can affect the overall health of men. However, in a developing country, there are several imposing challenges in the diagnosis and treatment of hypogonadism, including a lack of awareness and understanding of the condition among healthcare providers and patients, limited resources and the high cost of treatment. This review aimed to examine the potential benefits and risks of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) and provides a perspective of a developing country on the topic.

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Objective: To explore the microbial etiology of urethritis in Vietnamese men and the association with patients' characteristics, especially their sexual behaviors.

Methods: This study was conducted on 349 men who presented with symptomatic urethritis and evidence of STIs (determined by multiplex PCR tests) at the Department of Andrology and Sexual Medicine-Hanoi Medical University Hospital. All information regarding medical history, sexual activities, and symptoms of urethritis was documented.

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Testicular size is an important parameter to investigate male reproductive and sexual functions. However, diagnosis and treatments are hindered by the lack of country-specific standard values for testicular volume. We conducted the present retrospective chart review study on 24,440 men who sought consultation at Andrology and Sexual Medicine-Hanoi Medical University Hospital to provide a reference range of testicular volume and to determine the correlations between testicular volume, age and hormonal profiles.

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The Sexual Long COVID (SLC): Erectile Dysfunction as a Biomarker of Systemic Complications for COVID-19 Long Haulers.

Sex Med Rev

April 2022

Chair of Endocrinology and Medical Sexology (ENDOSEX), Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy. Electronic address:

Introduction: Long term complications of COVID-19, the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2, involve many organ systems, dramatically worsening the quality of life, and finally contributing to impaired physical functioning. Despite the presence of well-identified pathogenetic mechanisms, the effect of "Long COVID" on sexual health has been only marginally addressed.

Objectives: To provide coverage of the current literature on long COVID, its epidemiology, pathophysiology, and relevance for erectile function.

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  • HPV infection in men leads to serious health issues, including genital warts and increased cancer risk, with a study focusing on Vietnamese patients hospitalized for STI symptoms from 2016-2020.
  • In this study, 20.3% of penile cell samples tested positive for HPV, with the highest prevalence in males aged 20-39, and a total of 313 HPV genotypes identified, including both high-risk and low-risk types.
  • The research suggests that HPV is common and diverse among Vietnamese males, highlighting the need for including HPV vaccination in the national immunization program for both genders.
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Data from 14,597 penile measurements of vietnamese men.

Andrology

May 2021

Chair of Endocrinology and Sexual Medicine (ENDOSEX, Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy.

Background: Penis size is a highly sensitive topic, which has often raised concerns associated with human masculinity and male sexual health. Although data regarding penile dimensions have been published worldwide, little is known about these measurements in South-East Asian countries.

Objective: This study aimed to provide the reference range in penile length, circumference, and diameter of Vietnamese men and their variations among men with erectile dysfunction and other diseases.

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