26/Nov/2024
Association between physical activity levels and lower urinary tract symptoms: a cohort study in 20,732 Brazilian men
DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2024AO1204
Highlights ■ Any physical activity level decreased the odds of lower urinary tract symptoms. ■ Aging and the occurrence of depression, erectile dysfunction, and higher total prostate-specific antigens were associated with higher odds of lower urinary tract symptoms. ABSTRACT Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the association between physical activity levels and lower urinary tract symptoms in 20,732 Brazilian men. Methods: This cohort study included20,732 men of ≥40 years of age, who participated in health screening between January 2008 and […]
Keywords: Erectile dysfunction; Exercise; Lifestyle; Lower urinary tract symptoms
25/Nov/2024
The association between erectile dysfunction and depression: a cross-sectional study of 21,139 Brazilian men
DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2024AO1063
Highlights Levels of lower urinary tract symptoms increased the risk of depression. Erectile dysfunction, alcohol consumption, and body mass index were associated with an increased likelihood of depression. ABSTRACT Objective: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between depression and erectile dysfunction while controlling for sociodemographic, physical health, psychological, and lifestyle factors. Additionally, it aimed to compare erectile dysfunction with other clinical, laboratory, and behavioral variables among individuals with depression in the same population. Methods: We included 21,139 men (≥40 […]
Keywords: Depression; Erectile dysfunction; Exercise; Life style; Obesity
16/Apr/2020
Prevalence of priapism in individuals with sickle cell disease and implications on male sexual function
einstein (São Paulo). 16/Apr/2020;18:eAO5070.
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Prevalence of priapism in individuals with sickle cell disease and implications on male sexual function
DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2020AO5070
ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate epidemiological aspects of priapism in patients with sickle cell disease, and these aspects impact on adult sexual function. Methods This was a cross-sectional study including individuals with sickle cell disease who were evaluated at a reference center for sickle cell. Participants completed a structured questionnaire about their sociodemographic characteristics and priapism events. Sexual function was assessed using validated two instruments, the Erection Hardness Score and one about the sex life satisfaction. Results Sixty-four individuals with median […]
Keywords: Anemmia, sickle cell; Erectile dysfunction; Priapism/epidemiology; Sexuality
01/Oct/2011
Premature ejaculation: is there an efficient therapy?
DOI: 10.1590/S1679-45082011RB1929
ABSTRACT Premature ejaculation is the most frequent male sexual dysfunction, estimated to affect 20 to 30% of men at some time in their life. A Pubmed search from the year 2000 to the present was performed to retrieve publications related to management or treatment of premature ejaculation. Behavioral techniques have been the mainstay of premature ejaculation management for many years, although evidence of their short-term efficacy is limited. Topical therapies for premature ejaculation act by desensitizing the penis and do […]
Keywords: Coitus; Ejaculation; Erectile dysfunction; Serotonin reuptake inhibitors; Sex education; Sexual behavior