sexual function

Definition of premature ejaculation by International Society for Sexual Medicine

harminka — Thu, 15 May 2008 07:07:48 -0500

Despite the fact that it has long been a major concern for men, an evidence-based definition for premature ejaculation has not existed until now. In October 2007, the International Society for Sexual Medicine (ISSM) gathered the world’s leading sexual health experts to develop an evidence-based definition of premature ejaculation.

Gastric bypass surgery restores sexual function in morbidly obese men

harminka — Thu, 15 May 2008 02:18:45 -0500

Losing weight may help resolve erectile dysfunction in obese men, according to research presented today at the 103rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Urological Association (AUA).

Higher doses of radiation for prostate cancer do not decrease sexual function

harminka — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:24:14 -0500

Recent advances in the delivery of radiation therapy for prostate cancer are fueling a new trend of providing higher radiation doses over shorter periods of time. But does the daily increase in radiation lead to more sexual dysfunction than the conventional dose? New research by physicians at Fox Chase Cancer Center says it does not.

Sexual function affected by stem cell transplant

harminka — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 11:55:35 -0500

A long-term study found that a type of stem cell transplant used for patients with life-threatening diseases, such as leukemia and lymphoma, results in decreased sexual function and activity for recipients. Further, males are likely to recover from these changes over time, while the sexuality of female patients remains compromised.

Sexual problems of long-term cancer survivors merit more attention

harminka — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 02:28:31 -0500

The first study to look at sexual function in very long-term female survivors of genital-tract cancer found that these women were pleased with the quality of their cancer care but less satisfied with the emotional support and information they received about dealing with the effects of the disease and treatment on sexuality.

New NO-releasing polymers with potential medical uses

harminka — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 13:10:27 -0500

A newly developed group of plastics that release nitric oxide (NO) - a molecule that influences body functions ranging from sexual function to communication among nerves - may have broad uses in medicine, scientists are reporting in an article scheduled for the April 4 issue of the Journal of the American Chemical Society, a weekly publication.

Reactions to 'false-positive' prostate cancer

harminka — Sat, 03 Mar 2007 05:12:27 -0600