In a nutshell This study aimed to compare the effects of oral hyaluronic acid (HA) and injections of HA into the scar tissues plaque, against the effects of injections alone in Peyronie's disease (PD). The results suggest that the combination treatment was more effective than injections alone. Some background PD is a noncancerous condition...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of RestoreX penile traction device in the treatment of penile complications after prostate surgery. Researchers suggested that RestoreX improves penis length and sexual function after prostate surgery. Some background Prostate surgery can impact male sexual function. The effects can go from...
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In a nutshell This study reviewed the best phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PDE5is) for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED) after prostate surgery. Researchers suggested that avanafil (Spedra) might be the best PDE5i drug for these patients. Some background Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in the elderly population. ED...
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In a nutshell This review compared the outcomes of different combined therapy for erectile dysfunction (ED). Researchers suggested that a combination of phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitor (PDE5i) and antioxidants is safe and associated with improved outcomes in these patients. Some background ED consists of the inability of getting and...
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In a nutshell This study compared the effectiveness of two different types of xenografts (transplant of a tissue or organ derived from an animal) in the treatment of Peyronie’s disease (PD). Researchers suggested that xenografts might be a good and safe treatment option for these patients. Some background PD is a disorder in which scar...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness and safety of Collagenase Clostridium histolyticum (CCH) in the treatment of acute phase Peyronie’s disease (PD). Researchers suggested that CCH therapy improves the outcomes of these patients. Some background PD consists of the formation of scar tissue inside the penis. It affects...
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In a nutshell This study reviewed several different treatments for erectile dysfunction (ED). Researchers suggested that alternative treatments combined with phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors (PDE5i) are associated with improved effectiveness. Some background ED is one of the most frequent sexual health conditions. It affects around 18 million...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effects of surgery in patients with Peyronie's disease previously treated with Collagenase Clostridium histolyticum (CCH; Xiaflex). The main finding was that surgical treatments may improve persistent penis curvature (PC) in these patients. Some background Peyronie's disease is caused by the...
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In a nutshell This study investigated if low-intensity extracorporeal shockwave therapy (LIEST) is a good treatment for patients with erectile dysfunction (ED). Researchers suggested that LIEST is a good and safe treatment for these patients. Some background ED consists of the inability to get and keep an erection firm enough for sex. This...
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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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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...
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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...
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