Efficacy of Combined Collagenase Clostridium histolyticum and RestoreX Penile Traction Therapy in Men with Peyronie’s Disease Manaf Alom MBBS; Kiran L. Sharma PhD; Amir Toussi MD; Tobias Kohler MD; Landon Trost MD FIRST PUBLISHED: April 4, 2019 – The Journal of Sexual Medicine DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsxm.2019.03.007 Introduction Penile traction therapy (PTT) devices are used to […]
Archives for June 2019
Hormonal Therapy Changes Facial Features in Transgender Patients, Study Finds
Transgender individuals who undergo hormone therapy see changes in their facial features within the first year of treatment, according to new research in the Journal of Sexual Medicine. Facial changes may continue for at least a year, the authors noted, which may have implications for the timing of facial surgery. Having a face that resembles […]
Call for Abstracts! MESSM 5th Biennial Meeting in Jeddah
The Middle East Society for Sexual Medicine (MESSM) will hold its 5th Biennial Meeting October 4 – 5, 2019 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The meeting is being organized in collaboration with the Saudi Urological Association with the theme “Sexual Medicine: Body, Mind and Soul.” Pre-conference symposia and workshops will take place […]
Counseling Important for Men Complaining of Small Penis
Men who are concerned about small penis size should be offered counseling before any medical interventions are considered, according to a new paper in Sexual Medicine Reviews. Penile extenders – traction devices that aim to lengthen the penis – might be an appropriate path for some, and injectables and surgery should be considered last resorts […]
Teens Share Concerns About Online Sex Health Content
While the internet makes sexual health research accessible and relatively anonymous, teens face challenges when seeking such information online, according to a recent paper in Sexually Transmitted Infections. The findings suggest that information providers could improve the delivery of sex health content for teens. Forty-nine young people between the ages of 16 and 19 participated […]
HIV-Infected Men: ED Drug Prescriptions Do Not Change Risky Behaviors, Study Finds
Taking medication for erectile dysfunction (ED) does not appear to change risky sexual behaviors in men living with HIV, according to a recent Journal of Sexual Medicine study. However, bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs) were still common, the authors reported. ED is a frequent problem for men with HIV, and prevalence rates of up to […]