The association between lower urinary tract symptoms and erectile dysfunction in four centres: the UrEpik study. by Boyle, P, Robertson, C, Mazzetta, C, Keech, M, Hobbs, R, Fourcade, R, Kiemeney, L, Lee, C

“… OBJECTIVE: To report a large-scale multinational investigation of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and sexual function, designed to investigate the independent association between them, as recent small-scale epidemiological studies suggest an association between benign prostatic hyperplasia and sexual dysfunction; both conditions are strongly associated with age and no study has been able to exclude age as a confounding factor in this relationship. …”

Evaluation of sexual dysfunction and its associated factors in primary open angle glaucoma patients by Chee, Chew Chia

“…SD assessment was done using validated Bahasa Malaysia version of 'International Index of Sexual Function' (IIEF-5) for male POAG participants and 'Female Sexual Function Index' (FSFI-6) for female POAG participants. …”
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Neuroanatomic basis for traction-free preservation of the neural hammock during athermal robotic radical prostatectomy. by Srivastava, A, Grover, S, Sooriakumaran, P, Tan, G, Takenaka, A, Tewari, A

“…We review the current literature evaluating the neuroanatomy of prostate and operative strategies for better preservation of sexual function. RECENT FINDINGS: Recent studies suggest an alternative and more complex course of nerves than previously described. …”

The clinical features of diabetic impotence: a preliminary study. by Fairburn, C, Wu, F, McCulloch, D, Borsey, D, Ewing, D, Clarke, B, Bancroft, J

“…In 13 patients (48 per cent) ejaculation was disturbed and a further four patients (15 per cent) described unusual disorders of sexual function. Within the group there were no differences in clinical picture between those with and without autonomic neuropathy, retinopathy or potential psychogenic factors.…”

Acupuncture for vulvodynia. by Powell, J, Wojnarowska, F

“…All had experienced severe distress and impairment of sexual function and usual treatments had failed. The patients attended weekly for acupuncture and progress was monitored at each visit by enquiry, a questionnaire and a visual analogue scale for pain. …”

Multiple geographical origins of environmental sex determination enhanced the diversification of Darwin's favourite orchids. by Pérez-Escobar, O, Chomicki, G, Condamine, F, de Vos, J, Martins, A, Smidt, E, Klitgård, B, Gerlach, G, Heinrichs, J

“…Environmental sex determination (ESD) - a change in sexual function during an individual life span driven by environmental cues - is an exceedingly rare sexual system among angiosperms. …”

Randomised trial of high doses of stilboestrol and ethisterone therapy in pregnancy: long-term follow-up of the children. by Beral, V, Colwell, L

“…These findings suggest that some interference with sexual function may not be uncommon in males exposed to high doses of stilboestrol and ethisterone while in utero.…”

Sexual desire and sexual arousal in Malaysian women: are they of the same entity? by Nik Jaafar, Nik Ruzyanei, Midin, Marhani, Wan Puteh, Sharifah Ezat, Musa, Ramli, Sidi, Hatta

“…Methods: The Malay Version of Female Sexual Function Index (MVFSI) was used to assess low sexual desire and lack of sexual arousal among the respondents. …”
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A systematic review examining alcohol dependence and sexual dysfunction across genders by Banbury, Samantha, Nercessian, Tiga-Rose, Chandler, Chris, Lusher, Joanne

“…This systematic review examines the impact of alcohol dependence on sexual function amongst cisgender men and women, intersex, transgender, and gender-nonconforming individuals. …”
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Preliminary evidence that sub-chronic citalopram triggers the re-evaluation of value in intimate partnerships. by Bilderbeck, A, Wakeley, J, Godlewska, B, McGlone, F, Harris, T, Cowen, P, Rogers, R

“…Depression frequently involves disrupted inter-personal relationships, while treatment with serotonergic anti-depressants can interfere with libido and sexual function. However, little is known about how serotonin activity influences appraisals of intimate partnerships. …”

A cohort study investigating patient expectations and satisfaction outcomes in men undergoing robotic assisted radical prostatectomy. by Douaihy, Y, Sooriakumaran, P, Agarwal, M, Srivastava, A, Grover, S, Mudaliar, K, Rajan, S, Lawlor, A, Leung, R, Tewari, A

“…Biochemical recurrence and lack of continence correlated significantly with low levels of satisfaction, though sexual function was not significantly different among those satisfied and those not. …”

Prevalence of sexual dysfunction and associated factors among essential hypertensive women attending hypertensive and out-patient clinics, HUSM by Abdul Latif, Rozimah

“…Research Design and Methods Data was collected from 348 hypertensive women in the Hypertensive and Out Patient Clinic of Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia using Malay Version of Female Sexual Function Index. Socio-demographics, marital profiles, obstetric and gynaecological problems, presence of hypertension, presence of other medical illness and husband chronic illness were recorded. …”
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Prevalence of sexual dysfunction and associated factors among essential hypertensive women attending hypertensive and out-patient clinics HUSM by Latif, Rozimah Abdul

“…Research Design and Methods Data was collected from 348 hypertensive women in the Hypertensive and Out Patient Clinic of Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia using Malay Version of Female Sexual Function Index. Socio-demographics, marital profiles, obstetric and gynaecological problems, presence of hypertension, presence of other medical illness and husband chronic illness were recorded. …”
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KUALITAS HIDUP PENDERITA PEMBESARAN PROSTAT JINAK PASCA TINDAKAN PEMBEDAHAN DI RSUP DR. SARDJITO by , ARIEF WAHYU SOEKARNO, , dr. Ahmad zulfan Hendri, Sp.U

“…Background : Nearly half of men who undergo prostate surgery, living in 'misery', namely the problem of urination (urinary incontinence) and sexual function decline Mostly, he did not anticipate either case, prior surgery.In the elderly, generally undergo a lot of changes both physically and behavior, which is caused by the degeneration degenerasi.Proses many causes deterioration of the human body organ function, such as the liver, urinary system, etc. …”

Partner choice through concealed floral sugar rewards evolved with the specialization of ant-plant mutualisms. by Chomicki, G, Staedler, Y, Schönenberger, J, Renner, S

“…In five of the six species of Rubiaceae obligately inhabited by this ant, the nectar glands functioned for 10 d after a flower's sexual function was over. Sugar metabolomics and field experiments showed that ant foraging tracks sucrose levels, which only drop at the onset of fruit development. …”

The impact of surgical treatment for penile cancer -- patients' perspectives. by Witty, K, Branney, P, Evans, J, Bullen, K, White, A, Eardley, I

“…These experiences cover urinary function, sexual function and sexual relationships, healing and recovery, masculinity, mental well-being, coping and support. …”

Improvement in mood and fatigue after dehydroepiandrosterone replacement in Addison's disease in a randomized, double blind trial. by Hunt, P, Gurnell, E, Huppert, F, Richards, C, Prevost, A, Wass, J, Herbert, J, Chatterjee, V

“…No effects on cognitive or sexual function, body composition, lipids, or bone mineral density were observed. …”

"I wish I'd told them": a qualitative study examining the unmet psychosexual needs of prostate cancer patients during follow-up after treatment. by O'Brien, R, Rose, P, Campbell, C, Weller, D, Neal, R, Wilkinson, C, McIntosh, H, Watson, E

“…RESULTS: (1) Psychosexual problems gained importance over time, (2) men felt they were rarely invited to discuss psychosexual side effects within follow-up appointments and lack of rapport with health care professionals made it difficult to raise problems themselves, (3) problems were sometimes concealed or accepted and professionals' attempts to explore potential difficulties were resisted by some, and (4) older patients were too embarrassed to raise psychosexual concerns as they felt they would be considered 'too old' to be worried about the loss of sexual function. CONCLUSION: Men with prostate cancer, even the very elderly, have psychosexual issues for variable times after diagnosis. …”

The physical and practical problems experienced by cancer survivors: a rapid review and synthesis of the literature. by Brearley, S, Stamataki, Z, Addington-Hall, J, Foster, C, Hodges, L, Jarrett, N, Richardson, A, Scott, I, Sharpe, M, Stark, D, Siller, C, Ziegler, L, Amir, Z

“…Gaps identified include sexual function, lower-limb lymphoedema, peripheral neuropathy, bladder and GI problems, hormonal sequelae, older cancer survivors, work impact of cancer and context-specific unmet supportive care needs. …”

Orgasmic dysfunction among Malay diabetic women in Malaysia by Ismail, Adibah Hanim, Baw, Rawa, Sidi, Hatta, Ng, Chong Guan, Midin, Marhani, Nik Jaafar, Nik Ruzyanei, Das, Srijit, Abdul Manaf, Mohd. Rizal

“…Orgasmic dysfunction was assessed using the orgasmic subscale of Malay Version of the Female Sexual Function Index (MVFSFI). Sociodemographic information of the subjects was collected with a pre-designed questionnaire. …”