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Erectile Dysfunction Urology

“Superfoods” May Support Male Sexual Health & Fertility

Jun 19, 2025

"Superfoods" such as honey, oysters, watermelon, and ginger may boost testosterone, sperm quality, and erectile function, according to a biochemical review. Nutritional aphrodisiacs—such as h...

Dorsal- vs ventral-onlay buccal mucosal graft urethroplasty for urethral strictures: a meta-analysis.

Jun 09, 2025

To compare ventral- and dorsal-onlay buccal mucosal graft (BMG) urethroplasty in patients with urethral stricture, as the optimal placement of BMG in urethroplasty for bulbar urethral strictures remai...

“Surgical Gestures” During Prostatectomy Tied to Sexual Function Recovery

Jun 05, 2025

Research shows that surgical technique—not just experience—predicts erectile function recovery after robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer. The small, moment-to-moment ...

Bone morphogenetic protein 2 rescues neurogenic abnormalities and angiogenic factors in mice with bilateral cavernous nerve injury.

May 12, 2025

Bone morphogenetic protein 2 (BMP2), a key isoform within the bone morphogenetic protein family, plays a critical role in promoting angiogenesis and peripheral nerve regeneration, but its specific rol...

Hypoandrogenic state inhibits erectile function in rats via miR-200a-3p.

May 05, 2025

Androgen deficiency is an important cause of erectile dysfunction (ED), and miRNAs are small-molecule RNAs with multiple biological functions. However, whether androgen deficiency affects erectile fun...

Vitamin D deficiency induces erectile dysfunction: Role of superoxide and Slpi.

Apr 14, 2025

Epidemiological studies suggest a relationship between vitamin D deficiency and erectile dysfunction (ED). We hypothesized that vitamin D deficiency or vitamin D receptor (VDR) knockout causes ED and ...

Association of cannabis abuse/dependence on risks of erectile dysfunction and testosterone deficiency using a large claims database analysis.

Mar 24, 2025

Cannabis is widely consumed across the United States; however, studies assessing the association between cannabis use and male sexual health, specifically erectile dysfunction (ED) and testosterone de...

Role and application prospective of non-steroidal MRA in the treatment of diabetic kidney disease.

Mar 24, 2025

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has diverse etiologies and complex pathogenesis, and is prone to recurrent episodes and prolonged illness. In recent years, the prevalence of CKD has been increasing year ...

Inflammatory Biomarkers and ED in the US

Jan 10, 2025

The following is a summary of “Relationship between complete blood cell count-derived inflammatory biomarkers and erectile dysfunction in the United States,” published in the December 2024 issue o...

Impact of ED and TD in Patients With TC

Jan 02, 2025

The following is a summary of “Incidence of Erectile Dysfunction and Testosterone Deficiency in Testicular Cancer Survivors,” published in the January 2025 issue of Urology by Pandit et al.  ...

Effects of alpha-1 adrenergic receptor blockers on erectile function: a systematic review.

Dec 23, 2024

Alpha-1 adrenergic receptor antagonist (α1-ARA) are well established treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)-associated lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). Since BPH and erectile dysfunctio...

Physiotherapists' attitudes, practice and barriers to sexual issues among stroke survivors in South-East Nigeria.

Sep 09, 2024

Sexual issues post-stroke are common and can include difficulties related to arousal, orgasm, and decreased sexual desire, and satisfaction.To determine the attitudes, practices, and barriers experien...

Use of thermographic imaging for the evaluation of erectile dysfunction and Peyronie's disease.

Jul 15, 2024

Thermographic imaging is a technique to measure infrared radiation to report temperature and has been used in prior research to assess sexual arousal by measuring genital temperature. We hypothesized ...

A low testosterone level impairs erectile function by increasing endocan expression in rat penile corpus cavernosum.

Jul 05, 2024

The mechanism by which a state of low testosterone leads to erectile dysfunction (ED) has not been determined. Endocan is a novel marker of endothelial function. However, whether endocan is involved i...

Intraoperative Inflatable Penile Prosthesis Reservoir Injury Identified as Common Significant Complication of Urologic Surgery

May 23, 2024

First-line treatment options for patients with erectile dysfunction whose medical management has failed include the  (IPP). Many patients with an IPP require subsequent urologic surgery, during which...

Upward Trend Identified in Publications on Physical Therapy Interventions for Erectile Dysfunction

May 17, 2024

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a condition that affects many males. Physical therapy (PT) is the one potential treatment for ED that may improve blood flow, muscle strength, and other factors that may c...

A comprehensive history of injection therapy for erectile dysfunction, 1982-2023.

Apr 22, 2024

Although oral phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors represent a first choice and long-term option for about half of all patients with erectile dysfunction (ED), self-injection therapy with vasoactive drugs r...

Men's views on causes and consequences of erectile dysfunction or premature ejaculation in a primary care population: a qualitative study.

Apr 01, 2024

To explore men's views on the causes and consequences of two common sexual dysfunctions - erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation - and how this affects physical and mental health as well as so...

A primer on the restorative therapies for erectile dysfunction: a narrative review.

Mar 18, 2024

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common condition that affects millions worldwide. Patients and urologists alike are seeking alternative therapies that can provide long-lasting results in the treatment ...

Research advances in Peyronie's disease: a comprehensive review on genomics, pathways, phenotypic manifestation, and therapeutic targets.

Mar 11, 2024

Penile induration disease, commonly known as Peyronie's disease (PD), is a connective tissue disorder that affects the penis, leading to the development of fibrous plaques, penile curvature, and erect...

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