A new University of British Columbia-led study is shedding light on a long-overlooked consequence of colorectal cancer: the lasting toll it can take on women’s sexual health, even years after treatment ends. Researchers analyzed health data from more than 25,000 women in B.C. diagnosed with colorectal cancer between 1985 and 2017, comparing their experiences to … Read more
Mujeres toman el control de su salud íntima con la ginecología regenerativa Table of Contents Mujeres toman el control de su salud íntima con la ginecología regenerativa Conocimiento de la zona íntima: un paso hacia el empoderamiento Síntomas que requieren atención médica Medicina regenerativa: una solución innovadora Priorizar el bienestar íntimo Atención integral y personalizada … Read more
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
The perspective article titled”Ethical perspective on telemedicine usage in sexual medicine: A friend or a foe?”, was published on January 27, 2025. Telemedicine has emerged as a significant force in modern healthcare, particularly in sexual medicine, driven by technological advancements and the exigencies of the COVID-19 pandemic. This article undertakes an in-depth exploration of the … Read more
The self-collection of sexually transmitted infection (STI) tests circumvents barriers that deter adolescents and young adults (AYAs) from seeking clinic-based reproductive healthcare, a text-based national survey suggested. Okeoma O. Mmeje, MD, MPH “The autonomy and confidentiality offered by self-collection may empower AYAs to take charge of their sexual health without fear of judgment or social … Read more
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