Erectile Dysfunction

Shock Wave Therapy Found Safe, Effective for Erectile Dysfunction

Publish Date January 8, 2021

Six months after receiving low-intensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy nearly 52% of men reported having satisfactory sexual intercourse, a study found.

Radiation Therapy After Prostate Surgery Worsens Sexual, Urinary Function

Publish Date August 12, 2020

Allowing an approximately 24-month recovery period after prostate surgery before giving radiation therapy may be optimal for preserving erectile function provided oncologic control is not compromised, according to investigators.

Increased Risk for Erectile Dysfunction in Patients With Gout

Publish Date July 24, 2020

Researchers investigated the association between gout and the risk for erectile dysfunction.

Sarcopenia Ups Risk of Sexual Dysfunction After Nerve-Sparing RARP

Publish Date July 21, 2020

Sarcopenia prior to nerve-sparing robot-assisted radical prostatectomy is significantly associated with sexual dysfunction after the surgery, according to investigators.

Older Age Predicts Erectile Dysfunction After Transperineal Prostate Biopsy

Publish Date July 21, 2020

Increased age was significantly associated with increased odds of a decline in Sexual Health Inventory for Men category, a study found.

Supplements With Undeclared Active Ingredients Pose Substantial Health Risk

Publish Date June 26, 2020

A recent Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) highlights the risks associated with use of over-the-counter (OTC) products containing undeclared prescription ingredients as well as the importance of collaboration between various health departments and systems to ensure a prompt response to an outbreak.

Impact of Nutrition on Urologic and Renal Diseases

Publish Date May 20, 2020

By watching what they eat and drink, patients can control such common problems as overactive bladder, prostatitis, interstitial cystitis, and chronic kidney disease.

Placebo Effect Found to Improve Erectile Dysfunction

Publish Date March 23, 2020

Erectile function improved significantly among men with ED in the placebo arms of clinical trials of phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors, especially among those with posttraumatic stress disorder, a meta-analysis revealed.

Erectile Dysfunction Linked to Prostate Zonal Volume in BPH Patients

Publish Date March 11, 2020

Investigators found a significant positive correlation between transitional zone index (TZI) and IPSS and a significant negative correlation between TZI and both the International Index of Erectile Function and penile peak systolic velocity.

Prostate Cancer Treatment Side Effects Worse With Prostatectomy

Publish Date January 15, 2020

In a study, localized prostate cancer patients reported clinically meaningful differences in urinary, bowel, sexual, and hormonal function by management option up to 5 years of follow-up.