Opioids Likely Unnecessary for Post-Vasectomy Pain
In a study, withholding opioids after vasectomy did not increase subsequent medical encounters for scrotal pain.
Reproductive Medicine
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Prostate Cancer Risk May Be Increased in Fathers Using Assisted Reproduction
In a study, fathers who used intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection or in vitro fertilization had higher risk for prostate cancer than men who conceived naturally.
Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators May Be Effective for Male Infertility
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
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
Reports include chest pain, severe headaches, prolonged erections after taking Rhino products.
Older Paternal Age Linked to Adverse Perinatal Outcomes
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
Nine donations were confirmed positive; 6 of these had travelled to ZIKV-active areas.
Spermatogenesis Still Occurs in Men With Testicular Cancer
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
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
Low sperm counts linked to hypogonadism, higher BMI, hypertension, dyslipidemia, metabolic syndrome
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