Obesogenic exposures and endocrine disruptors may impair testicular descent and gonadal maturation in males
Obesity and Chemicals May Impact Testicular Development in Boys
This mini review synthesizes evidence regarding the impact of maternal metabolic disease, postnatal obesity, and endocrine disrupting chemic…
New research highlights how maternal obesity and environmental chemicals may impact testicular development and health in young boys.
Inguinal cryptorchidism is associated with a 10-fold higher risk of testicular torsion
Inguinal Cryptorchidism Linked to Higher Risk of Testicular Torsion
This narrative review examines the relationship between inguinal cryptorchidism and testicular torsion in pediatric patients. The authors sy…
Children with an undescended testicle face a much higher risk of testicular torsion, making early detection and quick medical action very im…
Preoperative androgen therapy reduces odds of urethrocutaneous fistula in pediatric hypospadias repair
Androgen therapy may reduce complications in hypospadias surgery
This network meta-analysis of 715 patients evaluated preoperative hormone therapies for hypospadias. The analysis found that androgen therap…
New data suggests that androgen hormone therapy can lower the risk of specific complications after hypospadias repair for pediatric patients…
Interrupted suturing shows no significant difference from continuous suturing in TIP urethroplasty for hypospadias
Suturing technique does not affect hypospadias surgery outcomes
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 2,625 patients compared interrupted and continuous suturing techniques during tubularised incise…
For boys having hypospadias repair, interrupted and continuous suturing lead to similar complication rates, a new analysis finds.
Leptin expression in seminal plasma is significantly higher in infertile patients with varicocele than controls
Infertile men with varicocele have higher leptin in their semen than healthy controls
This systematic review and meta-analysis examined leptin expression in seminal plasma and serum leptin levels in infertile patients with var…
A new analysis shows men with varicocele have significantly higher leptin in their semen. This finding might help explain why some struggle …
Lifestyle Interventions Improve Erectile Function in Men With ED: Meta-Analysis
Lifestyle changes improve erectile function, review finds
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 1477 men with erectile dysfunction found that diet- and/or exercise-based lifestyle intervention…
A new review of 11 studies shows that diet and exercise can significantly improve erectile function, offering a drug-free option for men.
Simenafil improves erectile function in Phase 2 trial for men with ED
New ED drug simenafil improves erections in phase 2 trial
This Phase 2 RCT in 255 men with erectile dysfunction found that on-demand simenafil (5, 10, or 20 mg) for 8 weeks significantly improved II…
A phase 2 trial finds the experimental drug simenafil helps men with erectile dysfunction achieve and maintain erections better than placebo…
Narrative review discusses Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharides for diabetes and related complications
New research shows mushroom compounds may help control blood sugar and fix organ damage
This narrative review examines the theoretical potential of Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharides (GLPs) for diabetes and associated conditions.
A common mushroom extract could help lower blood sugar and heal organ damage for millions of people with diabetes
Narrative review on dyslipidemia and erectile dysfunction pathophysiology
High Cholesterol May Damage Sexual Function Directly
This narrative review synthesizes evidence on dyslipidemia and erectile dysfunction.
High blood fats may directly harm sexual function beyond just heart risks.
Systematic review of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory strategies for male infertility and immune-mediated testicular disorders
Sperm Health Tied to Immune System in New Way
This systematic review synthesizes evidence on targeted antioxidant and anti-inflammatory interventions for male infertility and related imm…
John and Maria tried for years to have a baby.
Bibliometric analysis of 7,732 hypospadias articles reveals research trends and disruption metrics
New Tool Reveals Hidden Gaps in Hypospadias Research
This bibliometric analysis reviewed 200 studies from 7,732 articles on hypospadias, using Disruption Index and citation metrics.
A new analysis found five influential hypospadias studies most families haven't heard of, highlighting where care and research need to impro…
Surgical excision for neonatal teratoma and cryptorchid testis showed high maturity rates and no recurrences in 10 cases
A Rare Newborn Tumor Doctors Almost Missed
This case report and literature review evaluated 10 cases of neonatal mature teratoma, intra-abdominal cryptorchid testis, or testicular tor…
A routine prenatal ultrasound found a rare newborn tumor twisting inside a baby's belly before birth, leading to quick surgery and a full re…
All Genital Diseases, Male Articles
- Obesogenic exposures and endocrine disruptors may impair testicular descent and gonadal maturation in males
- Inguinal cryptorchidism is associated with a 10-fold higher risk of testicular torsion
- Preoperative androgen therapy reduces odds of urethrocutaneous fistula in pediatric hypospadias repair
- Interrupted suturing shows no significant difference from continuous suturing in TIP urethroplasty for hypospadias
- Leptin expression in seminal plasma is significantly higher in infertile patients with varicocele than controls
- Lifestyle Interventions Improve Erectile Function in Men With ED: Meta-Analysis
- Simenafil improves erectile function in Phase 2 trial for men with ED
- Narrative review discusses Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharides for diabetes and related complications
- Narrative review on dyslipidemia and erectile dysfunction pathophysiology
- Systematic review of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory strategies for male infertility and immune-mediated testicular disorders
- Bibliometric analysis of 7,732 hypospadias articles reveals research trends and disruption metrics
- Surgical excision for neonatal teratoma and cryptorchid testis showed high maturity rates and no recurrences in 10 cases
- Meta-analysis finds transient erectile dysfunction after prostate biopsy, resolves by 6 months