With advancing age, there is an increase in the complaints of a lack of a libido in women and erectile dysfunction in men. The efficacy of phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors, together with their minimal side effects and ease of administration ...
Sandra Léa Bonfim Reis+1 more
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Sexuality and associated risk factors in pregnant women [PDF]
Objectives: to assess the sexual function of pregnant women and the influence of sociodemographic, obstetric, and behavioral factors on sexual dysfunction.
Paula Renata Amorim Lessa Soares+5 more
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Developmental and functional effects of steroid hormones on the neuroendocrine axis and spinal cord [PDF]
This review highlights the principal effects of steroid hormones at central and peripheral levels in the neuroendocrine axis. The data discussed highlight the principal role of oestrogens and testosterone in hormonal programming in relation to sexual ...
Gonzalez Deniselle, Maria Claudia+4 more
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Sexual dysfunction among pregnant Tunisian women
Introduction Sexual life is affected by physiological, psychological and social changes during pregnancy. Therefore, pregnancy is considered as a stressor affecting sexual lives of women and as a period when sexual dysfunctions can easly appear ...
A. Zouari+7 more
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Assessment of the effect of transobturator tape surgery on women's sexual function using a validated questionnaire [PDF]
ObjectiveWomen with pelvic floor disorders and urinary incontinence (UI) are at an increased risk of sexual dysfunction. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of surgery for UI on sexual function.MethodsWe retrospectively reviewed the ...
Eunwook Joo+3 more
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Functional outcomes after sphincter-preserving surgeries for low-lying rectal cancer: A review [PDF]
Sphincter preservation and organ restoration during rectal cancer surgery avoids permanent stoma creation and diminishes psychosocial damages. However, decreased rectal volumes and sphincter dysfunction—including pelvic nerve damage—results in low ...
Eun Jung Park, Seung Hyuk Baik
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Sexual well-being and diurnal cortisol after prostate cancer treatment. [PDF]
Sexual dysfunction and psychological distress are common after prostate cancer. Research has not examined the role of neuroendocrine markers of stress (e.g. cortisol).
Gaffey, Allison E+4 more
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An Exploration of Returning Veterans' Sexual Health Issues Using a Brief Self‐Report Measure
Introduction: Sexual health is an integral aspect of quality of life with important implications for satisfaction with intimate relationships, emotional well‐being, and life as a whole.
Gregory R. Beaulieu, PhD+5 more
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Sexual dysfunction in the climacteric period and associated factors
Objectives: to evaluate associated factors with sexual dysfunction among middle-aged women. Methods: cross-sectional and analytical study was carried out with climacteric women attended at a Family Health Strategy Unit in the city of Montes Claros, MG ...
Jaqueline Teixeira Teles Gonçalves+5 more
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Thyroid hormone receptors and ligand, tissue distribution and sexual behavior [PDF]
The thyroid hormones (THs) triiodothyronine (T3) and tetraiodothyronine, or thyroxine (T4), not only dramatically impact on development and differentiation, but also on the sexual and reproductive function.
Carosa, E, Jannini, Ea, Lenzi, A
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