Reproductive Medicine

Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators May Be Effective for Male Infertility

Publish Date May 29, 2019

Selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs) may be effective for treating male infertility, according to a recent systematic review and meta-analysis published in Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy. SERMs are compounds that exhibit tissue-selective estrogen receptor agonist and antagonist activity. Clomiphene citrate and tamoxifen are two agents commonly used for the off-label management of male infertility. To…

ED, Atherosclerosis Link Documented By Penile Artery Imaging

Publish Date March 5, 2019

Investigators using a bone-seeking radiopharmaceutical show for the first time that atherosclerosis in penile arteries is associated with an increased risk of erectile dysfunction.

Men Should Avoid ‘Rhino’ Sexual Enhancement Products, FDA Says

Publish Date November 28, 2018

Reports include chest pain, severe headaches, prolonged erections after taking Rhino products.

Older Paternal Age Linked to Adverse Perinatal Outcomes

Publish Date November 6, 2018

Higher risk for premature birth, low birth weight, low Apgar score seen with older paternal age.

Screening Blood Donations for Zika Virus Is Costly, Low Yield

Publish Date May 17, 2018

Nine donations were confirmed positive; 6 of these had travelled to ZIKV-active areas.

Spermatogenesis Still Occurs in Men With Testicular Cancer

Publish Date April 30, 2018

Spermatogenesis often occurs away from tumor; findings may aid fertility planning, sperm retrieval.

ZIKV RNA Often ID’d in Semen of Men With Symptomatic Infection

Publish Date April 20, 2018

Drop in ZIKV RNA shedding in semen seen within 3 months after illness onset but can persist longer.

Low Sperm Count Linked With Cardiometabolic Conditions, Hypogonadism

Publish Date March 20, 2018

Low sperm counts linked to hypogonadism, higher BMI, hypertension, dyslipidemia, metabolic syndrome

Daily Pill Promising for Male Birth Control

Publish Date March 20, 2018

Dimethandrolone undecanoate lowers testosterone; well tolerated, mild effects of weight gain, lower HDL

Cyclists Have No Worse Sexual or Urinary Functions

Publish Date January 18, 2018

No worse sexual or urinary function, but incidence of urethral stricture higher than swimmers/runners.