In a nutshell This study investigated if the triglyceride-glucose index (TGI) is associated with erectile dysfunction (ED). Researchers suggested that TGI is a useful factor in the diagnosis and follow-up of ED. Some background ED consists of the inability to get and keep an erection firm enough for sex. Some of the risk factors for this...
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What are the treatment options for Peyronie’s disease?
In a nutshell This review looked at the varying treatments for Peyronie’s disease (PD) and their effectiveness in treating it. Some background PD is a condition resulting from fibrous scar tissue that develops on the penis and causes curved, painful erections. This condition becomes more common with age. Sexual function can be...
Read MoreEvaluating a drink supplement to improve male sexual function in men taking PDE5-inhibitors
In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of a drink supplement with testofen, L-citrulline, resveratrol, and caffeine (TLRC) in improving sexual function in men taking phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PDE5-i). Researchers suggested that the TLRC drink improves the sexual function in these patients. Some background Erectile...
Read MoreRestoreX improves the sexual function of patients with Peyronie’s disease
In a nutshell This study reported the extended follow-up outcomes on RestoreX effectiveness in men with Peyronie´s disease (PD). Researchers suggested that RestoreX improves the length, curve, and sexual function of these patients. Some background PD is caused by the formation of scar tissue inside the penis. This can result in a bent erect...
Read MorePlaque incision or excision and grafting of collagen TachoSil improves the outcomes of patients with Peyronie’s disease
In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness and safety of plaque incision/excision and or grafting (PIG/PEG) with collagen TachoSil to treat erectile dysfunction in patients with Peyronie's disease (PD). Researchers suggested that PIG/PEG is a good and safe procedure to treat these patients. Some background PD consists of...
Read MoreEvaluating intralesional methylprednisolone injections for active phase Peyronie’s disease.
In a nutshell This study was carried out to assess the effectiveness of methylprednisolone (MP; Medrol) injections in treating the active phase of Peyronie’s disease (PD). The authors concluded that low dose MP for active phase PD is a promising and safe treatment option. Some background PD is...
Read MoreShock-wave treatment for erectile dysfunction in patients unresponsive to PDE5I therapy
In a nutshell This trial was carried out to assess the effectiveness of low-intensity extracorporeal shockwave therapy (LI-ESWT) for the treatment of patients with erectile dysfunction (ED) who do not respond to vascular medications such as phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PDE5Is). The authors found that LI-ESWT may improve erectile function in these...
Read MoreIntracavernosal injection of prostaglandin E1 in erectile dysfunction – does the dose matter?
In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of different doses of prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) penis injection in patients with erectile dysfunction (ED) caused by blood vessel problems. Researchers suggested that PGE1 injections with increasing doses improved the rigidity and duration or erection in patients with different types of ED. Some...
Read MoreDo shift workers have an increased risk of developing erectile dysfunction?
In a nutshell This study investigated the association between shift work sleep disorder and erectile dysfunction (ED) in shift workers. Researchers suggested that shift work might be a risk factor for ED. Some background ED affects 18 million men in the US. It consists of the inability to have and/or keep an erection long enough for sex. Shift work...
Read MoreLooking for participants to test a low intensity shockwave therapy for erectile dysfunction
In a nutshell This trial is examining the effectiveness of low-intensity shockwave therapy (LIST) on patients with erectile dysfunction (ED). The main outcome will be the change in ED after 1 month of treatment. This study is being conducted in Virginia, US. The details ED (or impotence) affects 18 million men in the US. It consists of the inability...
Read MoreCan weight loss surgery improve erectile function in men with diabetes?
In a nutshell This study looked at the effect of weight loss surgery on sexual functioning for men with type 2 diabetes (T2D). It found that fewer men experienced erectile dysfunction (ED) following surgery. Some background T2D is a metabolic disorder in which the body does not respond well to the hormone insulin and cannot create enough insulin to...
Read MoreWhat are the effects of a single injection of collagenase Clostridium histolyticum in acute phase Peyronie’s disease?
In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the effects of a single injection of collagenase Clostridium histolyticum (CCH; Xiapex) in early-stage Peyronie's disease (PD). The results suggested that this treatment may improve the symptoms associated with the disease. Some background Peyronie's disease (PD) is a noncancerous condition...
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