Age-associated epigenetic changes in mammalian sperm: implications for offspring health and development

V Ashapkin, A Suvorov, JR Pilsner… - Human …, 2023‏ - academic.oup.com
BACKGROUND Modern reproductive behavior in most developed countries is characterized
by delayed parenthood. Older gametes are generally less fertile, accumulating and …

Male infertility

A Agarwal, S Baskaran, N Parekh, CL Cho, R Henkel… - The Lancet, 2021‏ - thelancet.com
It is estimated that infertility affects 8–12% of couples globally, with a male factor being a
primary or contributing cause in approximately 50% of couples. Causes of male subfertility …

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) improves erectile function: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial

E Poulios, I Mykoniatis, N Pyrgidis… - The journal of sexual …, 2021‏ - academic.oup.com
Background Animal studies postulate that platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections improve key
elements of the pathophysiologic mechanisms leading to erectile dysfunction (ED). Aim To …

Does hormonal therapy improve sperm retrieval rates in men with non-obstructive azoospermia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

T Tharakan, G Corona, D Foran… - Human …, 2022‏ - academic.oup.com
BACKGROUND The beneficial effects of hormonal therapy in stimulating spermatogenesis
in patients with non-obstructive azoospermia (NOA) and either normal gonadotrophins or …

A psychosocial approach to erectile dysfunction: position statements from the European Society of Sexual Medicine (ESSM)

M Dewitte, C Bettocchi, J Carvalho, G Corona… - Sexual …, 2021‏ - academic.oup.com
Introduction Although erectile dysfunction (ED) involves an interaction between
physiological and psychological pathways, the psychosocial aspects of ED have received …

Ultrasound evaluation of varicoceles: systematic literature review and rationale of the ESUR-SPIWG Guidelines and Recommendations

M Bertolotto, S Freeman, J Richenberg, J Belfield… - Journal of …, 2020‏ - Springer
Although often asymptomatic and detected incidentally, varicocele is a relatively common
problem in patients who seek medical attention for infertility problems. Ultrasound (US) is the …

The efficacy and mechanism of acupuncture in the treatment of male infertility: A literature review

J Feng, H He, Y Wang, X Zhang, X Zhang… - Frontiers in …, 2022‏ - frontiersin.org
Fertility, a social, cultural, and medical issue, has aroused public attention because of its
potential to predict future health. In recent years, the incidence of male infertility has …

Assessment of combination therapies vs monotherapy for erectile dysfunction: a systematic review and meta-analysis

I Mykoniatis, N Pyrgidis, I Sokolakis… - JAMA network …, 2021‏ - jamanetwork.com
Importance Combining 2 first-line treatments for erectile dysfunction (ED) or initiating other
modalities in addition to a first-line therapy may produce beneficial outcomes. Objective To …

Causal contributors to tissue stiffness and clinical relevance in urology

L Martinez-Vidal, V Murdica, C Venegoni… - Communications …, 2021‏ - nature.com
Mechanomedicine is an emerging field focused on characterizing mechanical changes in
cells and tissues coupled with a specific disease. Understanding the mechanical cues that …

Non‐invasive and surgical penile enhancement interventions for aesthetic or therapeutic purposes: A systematic review

J Romero‐Otero, C Manfredi, D Ralph… - BJU …, 2021‏ - Wiley Online Library
Objective To systematically review the literature in order to investigate the efficacy and safety
of surgical and non‐invasive penile enhancement procedures for aesthetic and therapeutic …