Shedding light on night-time erections: Determining the feasibility of nocturnal erection detection with penile transdermal light reflection of haemoglobin [PDF]
BJUI CompassObjectives Utilizing penile saturation and temperature measurements presents a promising avenue for the development of an innovative sensor system aimed at nocturnal erection detection.
Rob Pelger +2 more
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Selecting an Individualized Treatment Approach: The Predictive Value of Erotic Stimulation and Nocturnal Erections for Efficacy of Tadalafil and Cure in Patients With Erectile Dysfunction [PDF]
Frontiers in Endocrinology, 2022 PurposeThis study aimed to evaluate two modes of Rigiscan for predicting tadalafil response, and to identify which Rigiscan variables are the most efficient at making these predictions.MethodsAll patients received at least two rounds of nocturnal penile ...
Zhiwei Liu +6 more
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Sleep-related painful erection, erectile dysfunction and psychological distress [PDF]
Frontiers in PsychiatryBackgroundSleep-related painful erections (SRPE) are a rare parasomnia characterized by recurrent nocturnal penile pain occurring predominantly during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, while erections during wakefulness remain painless.
Ludek Fiala +5 more
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Primary Research on Correlation between Erectile Function Assessment through International Index of Erectile Function Score and Nocturnal Penile Tumescence and Rigidity Measurements in Men with Erectile Dysfunction [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] [PDF]
F1000ResearchIntroduction Erectile dysfunction (ED) affects approximately 40% of men; however, the true prevalence remains uncertain owing to various factors. Diagnosing ED is challenging, and tools like the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) and its ...
Ponco Birowo +6 more
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Association between sleep quality and nocturnal erection monitor by RigiScan in erectile dysfunction patients: a prospective study using fitbit charge 2 [PDF]
Basic and Clinical Andrology, 2023 Background Few studies were conducted to explore the association between sleep quality and nocturnal erection. Here, we intended to explore the association between sleep quality and nocturnal erection monitor when conducting nocturnal erection monitor ...
Yuyang Zhang +6 more
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‘Feeling Hot’: Exploring the feasibility of nocturnal erection detection through penile temperature measurements [PDF]
BJUI CompassObjectives The observational ‘Feeling Hot’ study aims to evaluate the feasibility of employing overnight penile temperature measurements for the detection of nocturnal erections, thereby contributing to the advancement and modernization of a non‐invasive
Hille J. Torenvlied +5 more
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Sleep ResearchA 41‐year‐old male patient presented with a 13‐year history of recurrent nocturnal penile pain associated with erections during sleep. Over the course of his illness, the patient attended outpatient clinics on 298 occasions and was hospitalized three ...
Liping Zhang +5 more
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A wearable adaptive penile rigidity monitoring system for assessment of erectile dysfunction [PDF]
Microsystems & NanoengineeringErectile dysfunction (ED) is a prevalent type of sexual dysfunction, and continuous monitoring of penile tumescence and rigidity during spontaneous nocturnal erections is crucial for its diagnosis and classification.
Xiangyang Wang +8 more
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‘Staying Hot’: Investigating the influence of overnight conditions on the penile skin temperature during male sexual arousal—A novel methodology for nocturnal erection detection [PDF]
BJUI CompassObjective The objective of this study is to assess the impact of overnight environmental conditions on erectile penile temperature within a controlled setting, with the aim of investigating the feasibility of using temperature measurements for nocturnal ...
Hille J. Torenvlied +4 more
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Erectile Function and Sexual Activity Are Declining in the Younger Generation: Results from a National Survey in Japan [PDF]
The World Journal of Men's HealthPurpose: Twenty five years have passed since the first national survey on erectile dysfunction (ED) in Japan. The Japanese Society for Sexual Medicine conducted a nationwide survey on the actual status of sexual function targeting men over 20 years old
Akira Tsujimura +12 more
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