Association between different insulin resistance surrogates and erectile dysfunction in non-diabetic men: a large population-based study | BMC Public Health

Major findings In the nationally representative population, our study found that high levels of HOMA-IR, TyG-BMI, TyG-WC and TyG-WHtR were positively associated with ED in the non-diabetic adult men, and the association was also similar in all of the subgroup participants. We further revealed threshold effects of TyG-BMI, TyG-WC, and TyG-WHtR on ED risk, with … Read more

Saffron May Help SSRI-Related Sexual Dysfunction

LOS ANGELES — Saffron may help treat sexual dysfunction related to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), new research suggests. Results of a preliminary new review found saffron, a spice derived from the flower of Crocus sativus, commonly known as the “saffron crocus,” reduced erectile dysfunction in men and boosted arousal in women. Jeremy Wolfe, MD … Read more

Low vitamin D levels damage erectile health via superoxide surge, study finds

Low vitamin D doesn’t just weaken bones; it can sabotage sexual health, disrupt key biological defenses, and make common ED treatments less effective, according to new research. Study: Vitamin D deficiency induces erectile dysfunction: Role of superoxide and Slpi. Image Credit: Lightspring / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the British Journal of Pharmacology, researchers found … Read more

Aquablation Therapy: Transforming Prostate Treatment with Effective Relief and Fewer Side Effects

Aquablation: A Game-changer for Enlarged Prostate Treatment? Table of Contents Aquablation: A Game-changer for Enlarged Prostate Treatment? Preserving Sexual function: A Key Advantage Aquablation: How Does It Work? The WATER III Trial: key Findings BPH: A Common Condition Affecting American Men Beyond the Trial: The Broader Implications of Aquablation Weighing the Options: Is Aquablation Right … Read more

Aquablation shows promise for treating enlarged prostate with fewer side effects

Using a high-pressure water jet to operate on an enlarged prostate can better preserve the ability to ejaculate, compared with standard laser surgery, finds research. The technique has similar outcomes to laser surgery and can be performed with robot assistance, so could reduce waiting times for men with urinary problems caused by an enlarged prostate. … Read more

Men Regularly Drinking Grape Juice Had Lower Erectile Dysfunction Risk

A study found that men who regularly consumed grape juice, meaning five or more times a week, were … [+] less likely to report experiencing erectile dysfunction. But before you erect a stack of grape juice containers next to your bed, keep in mind how this study was done and where it’s conclusions may or … Read more