Pub Date : 2024-11-02DOI: 10.1038/s41443-024-00993-5
Alessandra Logoteta, Dake Zhu, Emmanuele A Jannini
{"title":"Comment on: endocrine effect of phthalates metabolites and a butterfly effect of prenatal exposure to androgens on qualitative aspects of female sexual response- an initial survey.","authors":"Alessandra Logoteta, Dake Zhu, Emmanuele A Jannini","doi":"10.1038/s41443-024-00993-5","DOIUrl":"10.1038/s41443-024-00993-5","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14068,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Impotence Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142563860","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-11-02DOI: 10.1038/s41443-024-00995-3
Edoardo Pozzi, Ranjith Ramasamy
{"title":"Comment on: Safety of penile prosthesis implantation in solid organ transplant recipients: a systematic review.","authors":"Edoardo Pozzi, Ranjith Ramasamy","doi":"10.1038/s41443-024-00995-3","DOIUrl":"10.1038/s41443-024-00995-3","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14068,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Impotence Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142564018","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-10-21DOI: 10.1038/s41443-024-00992-6
Camille Roumieux, Laurence Royakkers, Maarten Albersen, Eline Dancet
Penile cancer is a rare malignancy (0.5-0.93/100,000 in Western countries) with significant psychosocial and sexual repercussions. This qualitative study explored the impact of penile cancer diagnosis and treatment on intimacy. A convenience sample was identified of 20 potential candidates who were at least 5 months post penile cancer surgery at a hospital centralizing penile cancer care. Participants were recruited by telephone and admitted until data saturation was reached, resulting in a sample of nine men (44-74 years old), none withdrew from participation. All interviews were performed by the same female researcher with no prior relationship to the men. The one-time interviews (35-61 min) followed a semi-structured interview guide, were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Three researchers analysed the data independently using descriptive phenomenological analysis, resulting in a gradually drawn up coding tree mapping out the patient's journey. The central themes that emerged were: (1) Intimate area led to diagnostic delays, intensified diagnosis and induced secrecy; (2) Impact on sexuality prior to surgery; (3) The voyage of sexual re-discovery; (4) A partnered voyage of sexual discovery; (5) Care needs related to intimate area. This study highlights the need for comprehensive and personalized care, including pre-surgical information provision and post-surgical psychosexual support. Addressing the current unmet needs of men with penile cancer requires guidelines for psychosexual interventions and proactive efforts to reduce stigma and to raise awareness.
{"title":"The impact of diagnosis and treatment of penile cancer on intimacy: a qualitative assessment.","authors":"Camille Roumieux, Laurence Royakkers, Maarten Albersen, Eline Dancet","doi":"10.1038/s41443-024-00992-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1038/s41443-024-00992-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Penile cancer is a rare malignancy (0.5-0.93/100,000 in Western countries) with significant psychosocial and sexual repercussions. This qualitative study explored the impact of penile cancer diagnosis and treatment on intimacy. A convenience sample was identified of 20 potential candidates who were at least 5 months post penile cancer surgery at a hospital centralizing penile cancer care. Participants were recruited by telephone and admitted until data saturation was reached, resulting in a sample of nine men (44-74 years old), none withdrew from participation. All interviews were performed by the same female researcher with no prior relationship to the men. The one-time interviews (35-61 min) followed a semi-structured interview guide, were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Three researchers analysed the data independently using descriptive phenomenological analysis, resulting in a gradually drawn up coding tree mapping out the patient's journey. The central themes that emerged were: (1) Intimate area led to diagnostic delays, intensified diagnosis and induced secrecy; (2) Impact on sexuality prior to surgery; (3) The voyage of sexual re-discovery; (4) A partnered voyage of sexual discovery; (5) Care needs related to intimate area. This study highlights the need for comprehensive and personalized care, including pre-surgical information provision and post-surgical psychosexual support. Addressing the current unmet needs of men with penile cancer requires guidelines for psychosexual interventions and proactive efforts to reduce stigma and to raise awareness.</p>","PeriodicalId":14068,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Impotence Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-10-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142464694","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-10-17DOI: 10.1038/s41443-024-00977-5
Matthew Ziegelmann
{"title":"Comment on: Penile prosthesis implantation is safe and effective in Peyronie's Disease patients with and without erectile dysfunction.","authors":"Matthew Ziegelmann","doi":"10.1038/s41443-024-00977-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1038/s41443-024-00977-5","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14068,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Impotence Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142464692","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-10-15DOI: 10.1038/s41443-024-00989-1
Steven K Wilson, Britney L Atwater, Martin S Gross
{"title":"Comment on Risk factors for reoperation of inflatable penile prosthesis among an ethnically diverse urban population in a high-volume center.","authors":"Steven K Wilson, Britney L Atwater, Martin S Gross","doi":"10.1038/s41443-024-00989-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1038/s41443-024-00989-1","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14068,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Impotence Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142464691","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-10-15DOI: 10.1038/s41443-024-00991-7
Helen H Sun, Braveheart Gillani, Stephen Rhodes, Daniel Hamilton, Shubham Gupta, Swagata Banik, Gulnar Feerasta, Rachel Pope
Gender-affirming surgery (GAS) is a highly personalized decision for transgender and gender diverse (TGD) individuals. However, the proportion of TGD individuals who desire GAS is unknown. A questionnaire was created after identifying themes surrounding experiences with gender-affirming medical care by community focus groups. Respondents who reported medically transitioning and who had undergone GAS were compared to those without prior GAS. From 88 completed surveys, 18 (20.5%) individuals did not wish to undergo GAS. Of those medically transitioning and desiring GAS, 15.2% (9/59) desired GAS but had not received it yet, with 6.7% (6/9) identifying as non-binary. Individuals who had not had GAS were more likely to earn under $15,000 annually, compared to $25,000-49,000 in the GAS group (p = 0.01). There was no significant difference in educational level (p = 0.32) or insurance status (p = 0.33). Of TGD individuals who desire GAS, out-of-pocket expenses such as hair removal, opaque insurance policies, lack of social support, and access to gender-affirming providers can hinder the transition process. Understanding barriers and rationales for pursuing GAS can provide targets for improving healthcare delivery to this diverse population.
性别确认手术(GAS)是变性者和性别多元化者(TGD)高度个性化的决定。然而,希望接受性别确认手术的变性人比例尚不清楚。在通过社区焦点小组确定了有关性别确认医疗护理经验的主题后,我们制作了一份调查问卷。我们将报告医疗转型并接受过性别确认医疗服务的受访者与未接受过性别确认医疗服务的受访者进行了比较。在 88 份完成的调查问卷中,有 18 人(20.5%)不希望接受 GAS。在医疗转型并希望接受 GAS 的人中,15.2%(9/59)希望接受 GAS 但尚未接受,其中 6.7%(6/9)表示自己是非二元性别。没有接受过 GAS 的人更有可能年收入低于 15,000 美元,而 GAS 组的年收入为 25,000-49,000 美元(p = 0.01)。教育水平(p = 0.32)或保险状况(p = 0.33)没有明显差异。在希望获得性别认同服务的 TGD 患者中,脱毛等自付费用、不透明的保险政策、缺乏社会支持以及无法获得性别认同服务提供者的帮助都会阻碍他们的转变过程。了解追求 GAS 的障碍和理由,可以为改善这一多元化人群的医疗服务提供目标。
{"title":"Does every transgender person want gender affirming surgery? A survey of transgender individuals in the Midwestern United States.","authors":"Helen H Sun, Braveheart Gillani, Stephen Rhodes, Daniel Hamilton, Shubham Gupta, Swagata Banik, Gulnar Feerasta, Rachel Pope","doi":"10.1038/s41443-024-00991-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1038/s41443-024-00991-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Gender-affirming surgery (GAS) is a highly personalized decision for transgender and gender diverse (TGD) individuals. However, the proportion of TGD individuals who desire GAS is unknown. A questionnaire was created after identifying themes surrounding experiences with gender-affirming medical care by community focus groups. Respondents who reported medically transitioning and who had undergone GAS were compared to those without prior GAS. From 88 completed surveys, 18 (20.5%) individuals did not wish to undergo GAS. Of those medically transitioning and desiring GAS, 15.2% (9/59) desired GAS but had not received it yet, with 6.7% (6/9) identifying as non-binary. Individuals who had not had GAS were more likely to earn under $15,000 annually, compared to $25,000-49,000 in the GAS group (p = 0.01). There was no significant difference in educational level (p = 0.32) or insurance status (p = 0.33). Of TGD individuals who desire GAS, out-of-pocket expenses such as hair removal, opaque insurance policies, lack of social support, and access to gender-affirming providers can hinder the transition process. Understanding barriers and rationales for pursuing GAS can provide targets for improving healthcare delivery to this diverse population.</p>","PeriodicalId":14068,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Impotence Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142464693","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-10-11DOI: 10.1038/s41443-024-00988-2
Austin G Krishingner, Kevin J Campbell
{"title":"Comment on: Low serum testosterone is associated with an increased risk of first-time renal calculi in men without testosterone replacement therapy.","authors":"Austin G Krishingner, Kevin J Campbell","doi":"10.1038/s41443-024-00988-2","DOIUrl":"10.1038/s41443-024-00988-2","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14068,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Impotence Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-10-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142406362","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-10-11DOI: 10.1038/s41443-024-00990-8
Claudio Brancelli, Sonia Costantino, Filippo Migliorini, Piero Fracasso, Luca Roggero, Alberto Baielli, Lorenzo De Bon, Francesca Fumanelli, Antonio Benito Porcaro, Alessandro Veccia, Maria Angela Cerruto, Riccardo Bertolo, Alessandro Antonelli
{"title":"Management of penile varicosity in Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber syndrome: a case report.","authors":"Claudio Brancelli, Sonia Costantino, Filippo Migliorini, Piero Fracasso, Luca Roggero, Alberto Baielli, Lorenzo De Bon, Francesca Fumanelli, Antonio Benito Porcaro, Alessandro Veccia, Maria Angela Cerruto, Riccardo Bertolo, Alessandro Antonelli","doi":"10.1038/s41443-024-00990-8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1038/s41443-024-00990-8","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14068,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Impotence Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-10-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142406363","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-10-08DOI: 10.1038/s41443-024-00985-5
Gilad Karavani
{"title":"Comment on: Male reproductive aging: can men with oligospermia become azoospermic over time?","authors":"Gilad Karavani","doi":"10.1038/s41443-024-00985-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1038/s41443-024-00985-5","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14068,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Impotence Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-10-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142390422","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}