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May 16th, 2025

Depression, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, and sexual wellbeing in assigned females: exploring the moderating role of sexual flexibility.

O'Neill-King FI; Jackowich RA; Pukall CF pubmed id: 40377267

People with depression sometimes have trouble with their sexual health, feeling less interested or happy with it. The medicines often used to help with depression, called SSRIs, might make these problems worse, causing some people to stop taking them.

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Depression often causes sexual dysfunction, including reduced desire and pleasure, and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), commonly used to treat depression, can worsen these issues, leading to treatment discontinuation.

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Depression, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, and sexual wellbeing in assigned females: exploring the moderating role of sexual flexibility.

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O'Neill-King FI; Jackowich RA; Pukall CF

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People with depression sometimes have trouble with their sexual health, feeling less interested or happy with it. The medicines often used to help with depression, called SSRIs, might make these problems worse, causing some people to stop taking them.

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pubmed id: 40377267 Indexed on May 16th, 2025

May 14th, 2025

The efficacy of combination therapy with Ningmitai capsule and sildenafil in men with chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome and erectile dysfunction: a prospective, multicenter, randomized controlled trial.

Luo D; Guo J; Chen T; Liu G; Luo P; Deng Z; Tang YX; Liao Y; Deng C pubmed id: 40365426

Many men with chronic pelvic pain also have trouble with erectile dysfunction, but there aren't many studies that look at how best to help these patients.

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A high proportion of men with chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS) present with comorbid erectile dysfunction (ED), but evidence-based therapeutic interventions specifically targeting this patient population remain understudied in clinical trials.

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The efficacy of combination therapy with Ningmitai capsule and sildenafil in men with chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome and erectile dysfunction: a prospective, multicenter, randomized controlled trial.

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Luo D; Guo J; Chen T; Liu G; Luo P; Deng Z; Tang YX; Liao Y; Deng C

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Many men with chronic pelvic pain also have trouble with erectile dysfunction, but there aren't many studies that look at how best to help these patients.

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pubmed id: 40365426 Indexed on May 14th, 2025

An intersectional approach to understanding minority stressors and relationship quality in sexual and gender minority women's same-gender interracial/interethnic intimate relationships.

Veldhuis CB; Kamp Dush C; Cerezo A; LeBlanc A pubmed id: 40365264

This study looked at women in same-gender and interracial couples to see how stress affects their happiness. It found that women in interracial couples felt more stress about how others see their relationship. This stress lowered their relationship happiness, suggesting that couples might need special help dealing with these challenges.

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Women in relationships that are both same-gender and interracial/interethnic experience unique minority stressors. Intersectionality theory suggests that minority stressors related to marginalization across sexual identity, gender, race, and ethnicity create synergistic experiences of minority stressors. Arguably, these intersectional stressors expand beyond individual-level lived experiences to also impact one's romantic relationship. The goals of this study were to: 1) examine stressors and relationship satisfaction among women in same-gender relationships; and 2) test whether those associations differed by the racial/ethnic composition of the couple. In a sample of 622 individual women in same-gender couple relationships, 33.4% of whom were in interracial/interethnic relationships, we tested differences in individual- and relationship-level minority stressors. SGM women in interracial relationships reported more stress related to stigma of their relationship than women in monoracial relationships. Across all participants, both individual-level general stressors and relationship-level (lack of support and lack of familial integration) minority stressors were associated with lowered relationship satisfaction. Our findings have implications for relationship-level interventions to address unique experiences of diverse populations facing multiple sources of stressors. More research is needed, including research using dyadic data to understand minority stress processes that occur between partners.

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An intersectional approach to understanding minority stressors and relationship quality in sexual and gender minority women's same-gender interracial/interethnic intimate relationships.

Author(s):
Veldhuis CB; Kamp Dush C; Cerezo A; LeBlanc A

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This study looked at women in same-gender and interracial couples to see how stress affects their happiness. It found that women in interracial couples felt more stress about how others see their relationship. This stress lowered their relationship happiness, suggesting that couples might need special help dealing with these challenges.

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pubmed id: 40365264 Indexed on May 14th, 2025

May 13th, 2025

Brazilian version of the Brief Male Sexual Function Inventory (BSFI) in adult men: cultural adaptation and measurement properties.

da Silva EV; de Arruda GT; Berni EB; Candido ADS; Pivetta HMF; Braz MM pubmed id: 40356743

Some people want a better way to check how men feel about their sexual health. This tool should work for all different kinds of men and include everyone.

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There is a need for a more comprehensive tool for assessing male sexual function that is inclusive of diverse gender identities and sexual orientations.

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Brazilian version of the Brief Male Sexual Function Inventory (BSFI) in adult men: cultural adaptation and measurement properties.

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da Silva EV; de Arruda GT; Berni EB; Candido ADS; Pivetta HMF; Braz MM

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Some people want a better way to check how men feel about their sexual health. This tool should work for all different kinds of men and include everyone.

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pubmed id: 40356743 Indexed on May 13th, 2025

Addressing unmet needs for patients with erectile dysfunction: a narrative review of topical therapies.

Brock GB; Hellstrom WJG; Giraldi A; Honig S pubmed id: 40356742

The creation of a medicine called PDE5 inhibitors changed how doctors treat men with a condition called erectile dysfunction (ED). While these medicines work well for many, some men might not find them helpful and might want to try different treatments.

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Treatment of patients with erectile dysfunction (ED) was revolutionized by the development and approval of phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PDE5is), which have been repeatedly shown to be safe and effective in men with this condition. However, some patients do not respond to these agents and others may prefer an alternative therapy.

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Addressing unmet needs for patients with erectile dysfunction: a narrative review of topical therapies.

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Brock GB; Hellstrom WJG; Giraldi A; Honig S

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The creation of a medicine called PDE5 inhibitors changed how doctors treat men with a condition called erectile dysfunction (ED). While these medicines work well for many, some men might not find them helpful and might want to try different treatments.

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pubmed id: 40356742 Indexed on May 13th, 2025

May 11th, 2025

Midwives' experiences and challenges in addressing intimate partner violence: A qualitative study at youth clinics in Stockholm.

Zamora Hernandez M; Stenfors T; Sörman K; Hurtig C; Barimani M pubmed id: 40347574

The study looked at how midwives talk to teenagers about partner violence at youth clinics. Researchers wanted to know what the midwives' experiences were like.

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This study aimed to investigate midwives' experiences of asking adolescents at youth clinics about their experiences of intimate partner violence (IPV).

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Midwives' experiences and challenges in addressing intimate partner violence: A qualitative study at youth clinics in Stockholm.

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Zamora Hernandez M; Stenfors T; Sörman K; Hurtig C; Barimani M

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The study looked at how midwives talk to teenagers about partner violence at youth clinics. Researchers wanted to know what the midwives' experiences were like.

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pubmed id: 40347574 Indexed on May 11th, 2025

Navigating shadows: the lived experiences of sexual minorities in Nigeria.

Alabi OJ; Adebisi T pubmed id: 40347449

This study talks about how life is for LGBT+ people in Nigeria. Younger people feel more open and have support, but older people remember more tough times. Even though some things are better, there is still a lot of unfair treatment. Social media is helping people connect and support each other.

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Empirical studies indicate a growing recognition and acceptance of LGBT+ people in Nigeria, particularly in popular culture. This is occurring despite the passing of the Same-Sex Marriage Prohibition Act (SSMPA) and the widespread promulgation of homophobic attitudes entrenched in cultural and religious beliefs. This study explores the lived experiences of LGBT+ community members in Nigeria amid shifting societal realities. The complex social, cultural, religious, institutional, and legal factors that shape LGBT+ experiences in Nigeria are critically discussed. Adopting a phenomenological lens, forty participants who identified themselves as LGBT+ across various age groups, ethnicities, and religious affiliations were recruited two-stage sampling. Study findings reveal that LGBT+ experiences in Nigeria vary between generations. Older participants in this study recalled periods of heightened stigma and suppression. In contrast, younger participants reported a more supportive network that has led to increasing openness about their sexuality and sexual orientation. Nonetheless, discrimination remains prevalent, often reinforced by misinformation. Narratives from participants reveal that while persecution fears persist, social media platforms have emerged as safe spaces for community building, welfare, and information sharing among LGBT+ community members in Nigeria.

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Navigating shadows: the lived experiences of sexual minorities in Nigeria.

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Alabi OJ; Adebisi T

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This study talks about how life is for LGBT+ people in Nigeria. Younger people feel more open and have support, but older people remember more tough times. Even though some things are better, there is still a lot of unfair treatment. Social media is helping people connect and support each other.

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pubmed id: 40347449 Indexed on May 11th, 2025

May 10th, 2025

Experiences of Loneliness Among Gay Men: A Systematic Review and Meta-Synthesis.

Brumfield EW; Dahlenburg SC pubmed id: 40347120

This study looked at why gay men often feel lonely. Researchers found that discrimination, personal struggles, and ways of coping all play a big part. They hope the results will help health professionals and leaders understand and support gay men better.

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Loneliness is a significant social and public health issue, particularly among gay men who often face unique challenges shaped by their social identities and minority status. These challenges often exacerbate feelings of isolation and exclusion, yet the specific ways in which gay men experience loneliness remain underexplored. This study aimed to offer insights for health professionals and policymakers via a systematic review and meta-synthesis. A comprehensive literature search was conducted in May 2024 across five major databases and gray literature to identify appropriate qualitative studies (i.e. if they focused on the experiences of loneliness among gay men, were qualitatively designed, and included participants over the age of 18). 72 studies, encompassing approximately 1335 participants were analyzed. Guided by Intersectionality Theory and the Minority Stress Model, data analysis generated three categories that impacted gay men's experiences of loneliness. (1) external influences of discrimination (lack of support systems, cultural standards, geographic location), (2) internal conflicts (internalized homophobia, concealment, fear of rejection), and (3) coping mechanisms (sex, substance use, social life and connections, embracing solitude). The findings highlight the complex interplay between external pressures and internal struggles, as well as how intersecting identities shape the diverse experience of loneliness among gay men.

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Experiences of Loneliness Among Gay Men: A Systematic Review and Meta-Synthesis.

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Brumfield EW; Dahlenburg SC

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This study looked at why gay men often feel lonely. Researchers found that discrimination, personal struggles, and ways of coping all play a big part. They hope the results will help health professionals and leaders understand and support gay men better.

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pubmed id: 40347120 Indexed on May 10th, 2025

May 9th, 2025

Sexual function and dysfunction in the LGBTQIA+ community-including before and after gender-affirming surgery: recommendations from the Fifth International Consultation on Sexual Medicine (ICSM 2024).

Garcia MM; Peixoto MM; Armstrong HL; Kelley E; Knudson G; Mattawanon N; Wheldon CW pubmed id: 40341954

There aren't many clinical guidelines to help with sexual health and function for LGBTQIA+ people. This includes those who have had or are planning to have gender-affirming surgery.

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Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines focused on sexual (dys)function for the LGBTQIA+ (ie, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, and asexual) community, including before and after gender-affirming surgery, are still scarce.

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Sexual function and dysfunction in the LGBTQIA+ community-including before and after gender-affirming surgery: recommendations from the Fifth International Consultation on Sexual Medicine (ICSM 2024).

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Garcia MM; Peixoto MM; Armstrong HL; Kelley E; Knudson G; Mattawanon N; Wheldon CW

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There aren't many clinical guidelines to help with sexual health and function for LGBTQIA+ people. This includes those who have had or are planning to have gender-affirming surgery.

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pubmed id: 40341954 Indexed on May 9th, 2025

May 8th, 2025

Gender Minority Stressors, Hopelessness, and Their Associations with Internalizing and Externalizing Mental Health Outcomes in a Hungarian Trans Adult Sample.

Ünsal BC; Demetrovics Z; Reinhardt M pubmed id: 40335828

The study looked at stress faced by transgender people and how it affects their mental health. It found that feeling hopeless can make depression and anxiety worse, while keeping one's identity a secret might help prevent these feelings. The findings suggest focusing on reducing hopelessness to help improve mental health in transgender individuals.

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Although distal (i.e., discrimination, victimization, rejection, and nonaffirmation) and proximal (i.e., internalized transphobia, negative expectations, and identity nondisclosure) gender minority stressors are associated with internalizing (i.e., depression, anxiety, suicidality) and externalizing (i.e., substance use) mental health outcomes of trans individuals, how they are related to two distinct types of outcomes differs. General psychological processes (i.e., hopelessness) could explain the mechanisms behind the minority stressors-mental health association. Accordingly, this study aimed to test the complete gender minority stress model and the direct and indirect effects of minority stressors via hopelessness on mental health outcomes in trans individuals. Data were collected online from a convenience sample of 205 trans adults (18-74 years; M = 29.49, SD = 10.24), 72 (35.1%) of whom were trans men, 52 (25.4%) were trans women, and 81 (39.5%) were non-binary individuals. Results from structural equation modeling showed that distal stressors directly predicted mental health outcomes, except for depression. Internalized transphobia and negative expectations had positive indirect effects on depression, anxiety, and past-year and lifetime suicidality via hopelessness. Identity nondisclosure had negative indirect effects on depression, anxiety, and past-year suicidality through hopelessness. For substance use, hopelessness was not a significant mediator. Still, identity nondisclosure mediated distal stressors-substance use link. Findings suggest that hopelessness is a significant contributor to internalizing symptoms of trans individuals, making it a target for interventions to improve the mental health of trans people. The ameliorative impact of identity nondisclosure on both types of mental health outcomes should be considered and examined in further studies.

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Gender Minority Stressors, Hopelessness, and Their Associations with Internalizing and Externalizing Mental Health Outcomes in a Hungarian Trans Adult Sample.

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Ünsal BC; Demetrovics Z; Reinhardt M

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The study looked at stress faced by transgender people and how it affects their mental health. It found that feeling hopeless can make depression and anxiety worse, while keeping one's identity a secret might help prevent these feelings. The findings suggest focusing on reducing hopelessness to help improve mental health in transgender individuals.

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pubmed id: 40335828 Indexed on May 8th, 2025

May 7th, 2025

The effectiveness and safety of intracavernosal botulinum toxin injections in the management of erectile dysfunction: a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical studies.

Pang KH pubmed id: 40330908

Some people with a condition called erectile dysfunction (ED) don't have many non-surgery options when regular medicine doesn't work. A new kind of treatment using special injections might be safe and helpful for them.

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Patients with erectile dysfunction (ED) are often left with limited nonsurgical options when conventional pharmacotherapies become ineffective. Botulinum neurotoxin serotype A (BoNT-A) intracavernosal injections (ICIs) have been demonstrated in a few clinical studies to be effective and safe in managing ED and may serve as a first- or second-line option.

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The effectiveness and safety of intracavernosal botulinum toxin injections in the management of erectile dysfunction: a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical studies.

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Pang KH

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Some people with a condition called erectile dysfunction (ED) don't have many non-surgery options when regular medicine doesn't work. A new kind of treatment using special injections might be safe and helpful for them.

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pubmed id: 40330908 Indexed on May 7th, 2025

K. Schum (Rubiaceae) boosts sexual behavior, improves sexual hormones/semen quality and, modulates oxidative stress in a rat model of age-induced hypogonadism: an experimental study.

Ndomgang AJ; Ngombeu Zeugang HHK; Tchatat Petnga YB; Bonsou Fozin GR; Tetsatsi Momo AC; Wankeu-Nya M; Ngadjui E; Watcho P pubmed id: 40330907

Hypogonadism is when the body doesn’t make enough testosterone, causing issues like problems with sex and having babies in men. The paper talks about a plant that might help improve this condition because it is thought to be a strong aphrodisiac.

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Hypogonadism refers to a condition where the body does not produce enough testosterone. It is an important cause of male sexual dysfunctions and infertility. is a medicinal plant with a claimed powerful aphrodisiac potential.

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K. Schum (Rubiaceae) boosts sexual behavior, improves sexual hormones/semen quality and, modulates oxidative stress in a rat model of age-induced hypogonadism: an experimental study.

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Ndomgang AJ; Ngombeu Zeugang HHK; Tchatat Petnga YB; Bonsou Fozin GR; Tetsatsi Momo AC; Wankeu-Nya M; Ngadjui E; Watcho P

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Hypogonadism is when the body doesn’t make enough testosterone, causing issues like problems with sex and having babies in men. The paper talks about a plant that might help improve this condition because it is thought to be a strong aphrodisiac.

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pubmed id: 40330907 Indexed on May 7th, 2025

May 6th, 2025

A Study on Childhood Trauma and Sexual Narcissism in Individuals with Compulsive Sexual Behavior Receiving Counseling.

Yaakov R; Weinstein A pubmed id: 40325271

The study found that people who experienced trauma and neglect as kids are more likely to show compulsive sexual behavior. It also showed that being overly focused on oneself sexually, called sexual narcissism, can make hypersexual behavior more likely. This means that helping people with their sexual behavior problems might involve addressing their past trauma and any sexual narcissism.

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Compulsive sexual behavior (CSB) has been associated with trauma and neglect in childhood. There is evidence that CSB is related to child physical and sexual abuse. Sexual narcissism was linked with aggression, sex at a young age, and many partners for sex. This study examined the associations between childhood abuse and neglect, sexual narcissism, and hypersexual behavior among participants of a sex addiction support group and a group of control participants. Participants were 118 adults, including 72 men and 46 women, with a mean age of 32 years (SD = 9.32) and an age range of 18-59. The sample included 59 participants in the sex addiction group (sexaholics anonymous, SA), 36 men and 23 women with a mean age 31.41 years (SD = 8.13), and the control group from the general population included 36 men and 23 women with a mean age 32.47 years (SD = 10.42). Questionnaires included a sociodemographic questionnaire, the Hypersexual Behavior Inventory, the Sexual Narcissism Scale, and the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire. Childhood trauma was associated with sexual narcissism and with hypersexual behavior. A mediation model showed that sexual narcissism and child trauma significantly contributed to ratings of hypersexual behavior, and explained 60.3% of the variance of hypersexual behavior ratings. In addition, using the Bootstrapping method, the indirect effects found in this model showed that sexual narcissism increased the likelihood of hypersexual behavior, and it was a significant mediating factor between trauma and hypersexual behavior. In summary, this study indicates that sexual narcissism mediated the relationships between childhood trauma and hypersexual behavior. These findings explain the role of sexual narcissism and CSA in hypersexual behavior and it may have clinical implications for the treatment of CSB disorder.

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A Study on Childhood Trauma and Sexual Narcissism in Individuals with Compulsive Sexual Behavior Receiving Counseling.

Author(s):
Yaakov R; Weinstein A

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The study found that people who experienced trauma and neglect as kids are more likely to show compulsive sexual behavior. It also showed that being overly focused on oneself sexually, called sexual narcissism, can make hypersexual behavior more likely. This means that helping people with their sexual behavior problems might involve addressing their past trauma and any sexual narcissism.

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pubmed id: 40325271 Indexed on May 6th, 2025

Reflecting on the Significance of the Feminist Standpoint Epistemology in Researching the Experiences of Black Gay Men Who Work in Heteronormative and Patriarchal Male-Dominated Workplaces.

Maake TB pubmed id: 40324813

This paper talks about how workplaces are usually unfair to women, but it also points out that some men, like Black gay men, face problems too. It uses ideas from feminism to show how these men have unique experiences that aren't often talked about and how they can help make things better for everyone.

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Contemporary South African feminist knowledge on inequality in male-dominated workplaces is largely produced from the patriarchal and heteronormative standpoint that emphasizes the oppression of women and privileged positions of heterosexual men. While acknowledging the unwarranted subordination of women in workplaces, this paper challenges the prevailing notion that all men thrive on heterosexual male privilege in workplaces. I argue that the adoption of the feminist standpoint epistemology to Black gay men's experiences in heteropatriarchal male-dominated workplaces can illuminate hidden aspects of oppression and contribute to feminist knowledge. Having employed the feminist standpoint epistemology in two studies on the experiences of Black gay men in male-dominated workplaces, I reflect on how the intersecting identities of Black gay men provide a distinctive standpoint that enriches feminist knowledge within the South African context. The paper highlights the role of Black gay men in expanding feminist knowledge and advocating for change within heteronormative and patriarchal workplace cultures that suppress their voices and render them invisible.

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Reflecting on the Significance of the Feminist Standpoint Epistemology in Researching the Experiences of Black Gay Men Who Work in Heteronormative and Patriarchal Male-Dominated Workplaces.

Author(s):
Maake TB

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This paper talks about how workplaces are usually unfair to women, but it also points out that some men, like Black gay men, face problems too. It uses ideas from feminism to show how these men have unique experiences that aren't often talked about and how they can help make things better for everyone.

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pubmed id: 40324813 Indexed on May 6th, 2025

Women's experiences of needing abortion care whilst incarcerated: a systematic review of the international literature.

Murray C; Campbell E; Burns D; Roth R; Newbury-Birch D; Bloomer F pubmed id: 40327526

The paper talks about how jails and prisons make it hard for women and others to get needed healthcare, like abortions. Many don't understand or support these healthcare needs, and there isn't much research on what these people go through. More studies and teamwork around the world are needed to help fix these problems.

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Incarcerated women are confined in institutions designed to punish. These sites often ignore the complex mental and physical health needs of people who are incarcerated. Despite the World Health Organization stressing the need for access to reproductive healthcare in carceral institutions, stigma surrounding abortion care and health inequalities create contextually specific issues for incarcerated people seeking to access these services. There is also a dearth of research conducted directly with incarcerated women, trans men and non-binary people to examine their experiences of abortion. A systematic review of international peer-reviewed and grey literature was completed to summarise existing evidence from research conducted on the experiences of needing abortion care whilst incarcerated. Various experiences were identified including: conditions of confinement shaping abortion decisions; bureaucratic obstacles to accessing abortion services; incarcerated women, carceral staff and carceral healthcare staff's lack of understanding of abortion rights and procedures; and a scarcity of support and empathy, including experiences of stigmatisation and lack of confidentiality. There exists a significant gap in research examining the experiences of incarcerated people who may need an abortion, emphasising the need for international collaboration and advocacy to address systemic issues that extend beyond local contexts.

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Women's experiences of needing abortion care whilst incarcerated: a systematic review of the international literature.

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Murray C; Campbell E; Burns D; Roth R; Newbury-Birch D; Bloomer F

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The paper talks about how jails and prisons make it hard for women and others to get needed healthcare, like abortions. Many don't understand or support these healthcare needs, and there isn't much research on what these people go through. More studies and teamwork around the world are needed to help fix these problems.

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pubmed id: 40327526 Indexed on May 6th, 2025

May 5th, 2025

Factors affecting complications and outcomes in penile fractures: a decade of surgical experience from a single center.

Sambel M; Erdogan A; Kilic S; Aksaray EE; Berk BF; Onuk AA; Ates M pubmed id: 40321692

Penile fracture is a serious medical issue that needs quick treatment. Studying what causes problems and results in these cases helps doctors take better care of patients.

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Penile fracture (PF) is a urological emergency that can lead to significant complications if not treated promptly and understanding the factors influencing complications and outcomes in PFs is crucial for improving patient management.

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Factors affecting complications and outcomes in penile fractures: a decade of surgical experience from a single center.

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Sambel M; Erdogan A; Kilic S; Aksaray EE; Berk BF; Onuk AA; Ates M

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Penile fracture is a serious medical issue that needs quick treatment. Studying what causes problems and results in these cases helps doctors take better care of patients.

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pubmed id: 40321692 Indexed on May 5th, 2025

May 4th, 2025

Development of machine learning-based mpox surveillance models in a learning health system.

Reyes Nieva H; Zucker J; Tucker E; McLean J; DeLaurentis C; Gunaratne S; Elhadad N pubmed id: 40318862

The study tried to make smart computer programs that can find mpox cases by looking at medical notes. These programs can help watch and track the disease.

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This study aimed to develop robust machine learning (ML)-based and deep learning (DL)-based models capable of detecting mpox cases for surveillance efforts using clinical notes.

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Development of machine learning-based mpox surveillance models in a learning health system.

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Reyes Nieva H; Zucker J; Tucker E; McLean J; DeLaurentis C; Gunaratne S; Elhadad N

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The study tried to make smart computer programs that can find mpox cases by looking at medical notes. These programs can help watch and track the disease.

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pubmed id: 40318862 Indexed on May 4th, 2025

Quality of life measurement tools for heavy menstrual bleeding: A systematic review and critical appraisal.

Al Wattar BH; Schofield S; Minns V; Khan KS pubmed id: 40318577

The paper talks about special tools that help doctors understand how heavy periods affect women's lives and how well treatments work. They looked at different tools used for this to see how good and reliable they are.

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Accurate and reliable heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) specific quality of life (QoL) tools can offer a holistic assessment of HMB impact and response to treatment. We systematically reviewed published disease-specific QoL assessment tools for HBM to assess their methodological quality.

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Quality of life measurement tools for heavy menstrual bleeding: A systematic review and critical appraisal.

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Al Wattar BH; Schofield S; Minns V; Khan KS

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The paper talks about special tools that help doctors understand how heavy periods affect women's lives and how well treatments work. They looked at different tools used for this to see how good and reliable they are.

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pubmed id: 40318577 Indexed on May 4th, 2025

Sexual dysfunction and body image in BRCA mutation carriers before and after risk-reducing salpingo-oophorectomy: a cross-sectional study.

Sorbi F; Farsi E; Maseroli E; Orlandi G; Giglioni C; Saso S; Bogani G; Fambrini M; Vignozzi L; Petraglia F pubmed id: 40319345

BRCA mutation carriers who choose surgery to remove their ovaries and fallopian tubes might experience changes in how they feel about their bodies and their sexual health.

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BRCA mutation carriers opting for prophylactic risk-reducing salpingo-oophorectomy (RRSO) face potential impacts on sexual functioning and body image.

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Sexual dysfunction and body image in BRCA mutation carriers before and after risk-reducing salpingo-oophorectomy: a cross-sectional study.

Author(s):
Sorbi F; Farsi E; Maseroli E; Orlandi G; Giglioni C; Saso S; Bogani G; Fambrini M; Vignozzi L; Petraglia F

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BRCA mutation carriers who choose surgery to remove their ovaries and fallopian tubes might experience changes in how they feel about their bodies and their sexual health.

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pubmed id: 40319345 Indexed on May 4th, 2025

May 2nd, 2025

Policy, Relationships, and Well-Being: Associations Between Mental Health and Main Partner Relationships Among Cisgender Sexual Minority Men in the Context of U.S. State-Level Policies.

Starks TJ; Hillesheim J; Stephenson R; Robles G pubmed id: 40313567

The study looked at how being in a good relationship affects the mental health of men who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community. The researchers found that men in supportive relationships had better mental health, especially in states with LGBTQ+ friendly policies. This shows how important it is to support both good relationships and fair, equal policies for mental health.

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Mental health disparities are well documented among sexual minority men (SMM) and generally attributed to sexuality-based minority stress. Separate research has established that being in a main or primary partner relationship - particularly one of high quality - is associated with better mental health. The current study tested an integrated model predicting mental health from relationship status and quality, and evaluated the potential for these to indirectly link state-level policy with mental health. Adult cisgender SMM (=7705) completed an online survey, which included the Patient Health Questionnaire-4 and subscales of the Perceived Relationships Quality Components questionnaire. State-level policy was evaluated using State Equality Index (SEI) ratings from the Human Rights Campaign. The likelihood of being in a relationship was significantly greater for participants living in states with policies supportive of LGBTQ+ people. Partnered men with average levels of relationship quality or better reported significantly better mental health compared to single men. Single SMM did not differ significantly from partnered SMM with relationship quality one standard deviation below the mean and their mental health was significantly better than partnered men whose relationship functioning was two standard deviations below the mean. State-level policy was significantly associated with mental health through an indirect pathway involving relationship status. Results highlight the relevance of both relationship status and functioning to mental health among SMM. They also point to the need for ongoing advocacy to address structural inequality and to develop interventions that address the impact of stigma on close personal relationships in this population.

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Policy, Relationships, and Well-Being: Associations Between Mental Health and Main Partner Relationships Among Cisgender Sexual Minority Men in the Context of U.S. State-Level Policies.

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Starks TJ; Hillesheim J; Stephenson R; Robles G

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The study looked at how being in a good relationship affects the mental health of men who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community. The researchers found that men in supportive relationships had better mental health, especially in states with LGBTQ+ friendly policies. This shows how important it is to support both good relationships and fair, equal policies for mental health.

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pubmed id: 40313567 Indexed on May 2nd, 2025

May 1st, 2025

South Asian Society for Sexual Medicine School, Bangladesh: a multidisciplinary training initiative in an under-resourced country.

Ahsan MS; Mubassara L; Islam AKMA; Hasan MM; Selim S; Ali R; Hasan M; Hossain MK pubmed id: 40309006

Doctors in Bangladesh are learning together about sexual medicine through special classes by the South Asian Society for Sexual Medicine. These classes help them feel more confident and improve their skills to help people with sexual health problems.

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The yearly courses conducted by the South Asian Society for Sexual Medicine (SASSM) in Bangladesh establish a collaborative training paradigm designed to increase healthcare professionals' comfort with sexual medicine and develop skills for giving the best treatment possible to individuals with sexual health issues and dysfunctions.

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South Asian Society for Sexual Medicine School, Bangladesh: a multidisciplinary training initiative in an under-resourced country.

Author(s):
Ahsan MS; Mubassara L; Islam AKMA; Hasan MM; Selim S; Ali R; Hasan M; Hossain MK

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Doctors in Bangladesh are learning together about sexual medicine through special classes by the South Asian Society for Sexual Medicine. These classes help them feel more confident and improve their skills to help people with sexual health problems.

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pubmed id: 40309006 Indexed on May 1st, 2025

April 30th, 2025

Infection, inflammation, and sexual function in male and female patients-recommendations from the Fifth International Consultation on Sexual Medicine (ICSM 2024).

Facio F; Colonnello E; Alzweri L; Citrin E; Dubinskaya A; Falsetta M; Fregonesi A; Kellogg-Spadt S; Lopes LS; Jannini EA pubmed id: 40302466

Some problems with feeling happy and healthy involve issues with sexual health for both men and women. Infections and swelling can lead to big problems that affect how people feel and live all around the world.

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Sexual dysfunction in men and women is an important clinical issue; infection and inflammation can cause social, medical, and psychological problems that have a profound impact on sexual and reproductive health worldwide.

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Infection, inflammation, and sexual function in male and female patients-recommendations from the Fifth International Consultation on Sexual Medicine (ICSM 2024).

Author(s):
Facio F; Colonnello E; Alzweri L; Citrin E; Dubinskaya A; Falsetta M; Fregonesi A; Kellogg-Spadt S; Lopes LS; Jannini EA

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Some problems with feeling happy and healthy involve issues with sexual health for both men and women. Infections and swelling can lead to big problems that affect how people feel and live all around the world.

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pubmed id: 40302466 Indexed on April 30th, 2025

April 29th, 2025

Body Image, Self-Esteem, and Attitudes Toward Sexuality in Older Adults with Chronic Illnesses.

Özbay H; Utli A; Filoğlu Ersü N pubmed id: 40295392

This study looked at how body image and self-esteem affect older adults' thoughts on sexuality. It found that better body image and self-esteem helped older people feel more positive about sexuality, while aging had a negative effect. This research can help improve sexual health in older adults with chronic illnesses.

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This study aimed to examine the effect of the association between body image and self-esteem levels on attitudes toward sexuality in older adults with chronic illnesses. The research was descriptive, cross-sectional, and correlational. The study sample comprised 1,004 people over the age of 65 who visited family health centers in a province in the east of Türkiye. The Older Person's Description Form, the Body-Cathexis Scale, the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale Short Form, and the Sexual Attitude Scale for Elderly People were used for data collection. For the data analysis, Pearson's r correlation test, simultaneous multiple linear regression, and binary logistic regression were employed. The mean age of the participants was 69.97 ± 5.74 years, and 66.9% were between 65 and 74 years of age. Furthermore, 53.8% of the participants were male and 56.2% had two chronic illnesses. It was found that the participants' age, body image, and self-esteem explained 84% of the total variance in their permissive attitudes toward sexuality. Furthermore, as the age of the older adults with chronic illnesses increased, there were negative effects on their permissive attitudes toward sexuality. However, as their body image and self-esteem levels improved, there was a positive effect on their permissive attitudes toward sexuality. These findings will be of benefit in encouraging and developing sexual health in older adults with chronic illnesses.

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Body Image, Self-Esteem, and Attitudes Toward Sexuality in Older Adults with Chronic Illnesses.

Author(s):
Özbay H; Utli A; Filoğlu Ersü N

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This study looked at how body image and self-esteem affect older adults' thoughts on sexuality. It found that better body image and self-esteem helped older people feel more positive about sexuality, while aging had a negative effect. This research can help improve sexual health in older adults with chronic illnesses.

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pubmed id: 40295392 Indexed on April 29th, 2025

The limits of preconception care for global health.

Waggoner MR; Pentecost M pubmed id: 40296845

The paper talks about preconception care, which is health care for people before they have babies, to help moms and kids stay healthy. But there are concerns that this care could harm some people, so new ideas that help everyone are suggested.

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Global health programmes aimed at reducing maternal and childhood mortality and morbidity are increasingly employing the concept of "preconception care"-an approach that the World Health Organization (WHO 2012; WHO 2013) defines as interventions that occur before women (or couples) conceive and that address factors that could lead to poor birth outcomes. While the goal of improving maternal and child health outcomes is a vital one that is most assuredly shared by all in the global health community, the concept of preconception care is not without its limits and has significant drawbacks. From a gender rights and equity perspective, the preconception care framework has the potential to introduce harms and risks to women and people capable of getting pregnant. In this article, we summarise the key concerns about preconception care for global health in the twenty-first century. We recommend alternative frameworks that do not revolve around conception and have the potential to benefit all, including women, men, people who can get pregnant, people who do not want to get pregnant, pregnant individuals, and children.

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The limits of preconception care for global health.

Author(s):
Waggoner MR; Pentecost M

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The paper talks about preconception care, which is health care for people before they have babies, to help moms and kids stay healthy. But there are concerns that this care could harm some people, so new ideas that help everyone are suggested.

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pubmed id: 40296845 Indexed on April 29th, 2025

April 25th, 2025

Sexual and Gender Diversity in Thailand: Associations with Recalled Childhood Sex-Typed Behavior and Adulthood Occupational Preferences.

Gómez Jiménez FR; Dhillon AK; VanderLaan DP pubmed id: 40274668

The study looked at how people who like the same gender behaved as kids and what jobs they prefer as adults. Gay men and some Thai groups called "sao praphet song" and "toms" showed different behavior and job choices compared to straight people. The research found that how people acted as kids is connected to their adult job choices, and same-gender liking people showed more differences than others.

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Same-sex attracted individuals report greater levels of sex-atypical childhood behaviors and adulthood occupational preferences when compared with their heterosexual counterparts. While these sexual orientation differences are well established, the extent to which gender-role presentation relates to such differences is unclear. The present study examined recalled childhood sex-(a)typical behaviors (CSAB) and adulthood occupational preferences in a diverse Thai sample (N = 1294) of cisgender heterosexual men (n = 270) and women (n = 280), gay men (n = 199), lesbian women (n = 56), and unique Thai sexual orientation/gender categories: sao praphet song (i.e., feminine-presenting same-sex attracted males; n = 166), toms (i.e., masculine-presenting same-sex attracted females; n = 174), and dees (i.e., feminine-presenting females sexually attracted to toms; n = 149). Gay men and sao praphet song reported more CSAB and sex-atypical adulthood occupational preferences than heterosexual men, and sao praphet song were more sex-atypical than gay men. Toms reported more CSAB and sex-atypical adulthood occupational preferences than heterosexual women, lesbian women, and dees, whereas lesbian women were more sex-atypical than heterosexual women and dees in childhood but not adulthood. CSAB was associated with sex-atypical adulthood occupational preferences among heterosexual men and all same-sex attracted groups, indicating continuity in gender-role expression development. Overall, this study replicates previous findings indicating greater sex-atypical behaviors and interests during childhood and adulthood among same-sex attracted individuals. It also expands upon prior literature by showing how gender-role presentation relates to these sexual orientation differences among males and females.

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Sexual and Gender Diversity in Thailand: Associations with Recalled Childhood Sex-Typed Behavior and Adulthood Occupational Preferences.

Author(s):
Gómez Jiménez FR; Dhillon AK; VanderLaan DP

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The study looked at how people who like the same gender behaved as kids and what jobs they prefer as adults. Gay men and some Thai groups called "sao praphet song" and "toms" showed different behavior and job choices compared to straight people. The research found that how people acted as kids is connected to their adult job choices, and same-gender liking people showed more differences than others.

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pubmed id: 40274668 Indexed on April 25th, 2025

Sexual dysfunctions in patients with well-compensated chronic liver disease: role of etiology, Mediterranean diet and quality of life in an observational cross-sectional study.

Romano L; Fonticelli M; Morisco F; Priadko K; Rocco A; Nardone G; Ranieri L; Napolitano L; Crocetto F; Barone B; Arcaniolo D; Spirito L; Manfredi C; Gravina AG; Sciorio C; Tufano A; Cioffi A; Fusco F; Romano M; De Sio M pubmed id: 40276567

The research paper talks about how many people with liver diseases also have problems with their sexual health. The scientists are trying to find out if a certain kind of liver disease caused by metabolism problems makes this worse and how diet and life quality play a part.

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Sexual dysfunctions (SD) are highly prevalent in Chronic Liver Diseases (CLD). Whether Metabolic dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) carries a higher risk of SD is unknown as is the role of dietary patterns or quality of Life (QoL).

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Sexual dysfunctions in patients with well-compensated chronic liver disease: role of etiology, Mediterranean diet and quality of life in an observational cross-sectional study.

Author(s):
Romano L; Fonticelli M; Morisco F; Priadko K; Rocco A; Nardone G; Ranieri L; Napolitano L; Crocetto F; Barone B; Arcaniolo D; Spirito L; Manfredi C; Gravina AG; Sciorio C; Tufano A; Cioffi A; Fusco F; Romano M; De Sio M

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The research paper talks about how many people with liver diseases also have problems with their sexual health. The scientists are trying to find out if a certain kind of liver disease caused by metabolism problems makes this worse and how diet and life quality play a part.

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pubmed id: 40276567 Indexed on April 25th, 2025

April 24th, 2025

Pilot study for a preconception educational intervention for people with mobility disabilities.

McCabe MA; Gabor A; Stephens J; McKee MM; Brown HK; Ayers KB; Valentine A; Horner-Johnson W; Mitra M; Harris JA pubmed id: 40267582

This study looked at how possible and liked a new program was. The program helps people with mobility disabilities get ready before having a baby. They wanted to see if it worked well for these people.

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To assess the feasibility and acceptability of our newly designed, tailored preconception educational intervention for people with mobility disabilities.

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Pilot study for a preconception educational intervention for people with mobility disabilities.

Author(s):
McCabe MA; Gabor A; Stephens J; McKee MM; Brown HK; Ayers KB; Valentine A; Horner-Johnson W; Mitra M; Harris JA

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This study looked at how possible and liked a new program was. The program helps people with mobility disabilities get ready before having a baby. They wanted to see if it worked well for these people.

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pubmed id: 40267582 Indexed on April 24th, 2025

April 22nd, 2025

Methods, practices, and complications related to the use of artificial penile nodules within the French Guiana penitentiary.

Vergez J; Baudot A; Epelboin L; Rabier S; Vienrendeels E; Nacher M; Lucarelli A; Bonifay T pubmed id: 40259992

Some people in French Guiana prisons put small handmade objects under the skin of their privates. This can cause health problems and make it easier to get infections.

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Artificial penile nodules (APNs) are small, handmade objects inserted under the penile skin, a practice deeply rooted in the prison environment of French Guiana, raising significant concerns related to sexual health, including complications and an increased risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

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Methods, practices, and complications related to the use of artificial penile nodules within the French Guiana penitentiary.

Author(s):
Vergez J; Baudot A; Epelboin L; Rabier S; Vienrendeels E; Nacher M; Lucarelli A; Bonifay T

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Some people in French Guiana prisons put small handmade objects under the skin of their privates. This can cause health problems and make it easier to get infections.

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pubmed id: 40259992 Indexed on April 22nd, 2025

AI-assisted transcription of YouTube videos on penile enlargement: analysis of their text quality and readability.

Şahin MF; Topkaç EC; Doğan Ç; Şeramet S; Tuncer FB; Köroğlu MS; Orbeği O; Yazici CM pubmed id: 40259991

People who want to learn about making the penis bigger can watch YouTube videos. It's important that these videos have clear, honest, and good information.

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Patients dealing with sensitive issues like penile enlargement (PE) might benefit from YouTube videos. Therefore, it is essential that the textual content of these videos is clear, trustworthy, and of high quality.

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AI-assisted transcription of YouTube videos on penile enlargement: analysis of their text quality and readability.

Author(s):
Şahin MF; Topkaç EC; Doğan Ç; Şeramet S; Tuncer FB; Köroğlu MS; Orbeği O; Yazici CM

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People who want to learn about making the penis bigger can watch YouTube videos. It's important that these videos have clear, honest, and good information.

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pubmed id: 40259991 Indexed on April 22nd, 2025

April 21st, 2025

Unpacking categorizations in researching GBTIQ+ parents.

Ammann C pubmed id: 40255518

This study looks at different types of LGBTQ+ families in the Netherlands and Switzerland. It shows how families change over time and how making a family can be different for everyone. The research suggests we should understand each family's unique ways and what matters most to them.

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In this article, based on anthropological research conducted in the Netherlands and Switzerland, I show the diversity and multi-faceted nature of GBTIQ+ (gay, bisexual, trans, intersex, and queer) parenting. In contrast to recent research on GBTIQ+ parents, which often distinguishes between parents who have children through a (former) heterosexual encounter, adoption, fostering, surrogacy, co-parenting, or trans pregnancy, I deliberately chose not to study just one form of family formation. Drawing on 37 biographical, narrative, and thematic interviews and two group discussions with GBTIQ+ parents, I adopt a processual understanding of parenting that takes into account its fluidity and transformations over the life course. I argue that we should pay attention to how both the unique ways of forming and being a GBTIQ+ family, and common notions of imagining and doing family, intermingle in practice. Furthermore, I stress the importance of taking into account the intersecting differences within the category of GBTIQ+ parents, and accordingly, we should critically analyze which factors are relevant to an individual in a particular time and space.

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Unpacking categorizations in researching GBTIQ+ parents.

Author(s):
Ammann C

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This study looks at different types of LGBTQ+ families in the Netherlands and Switzerland. It shows how families change over time and how making a family can be different for everyone. The research suggests we should understand each family's unique ways and what matters most to them.

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pubmed id: 40255518 Indexed on April 21st, 2025

April 20th, 2025

"Being at home instead of going to the hospital is Great" - how partners experience telemonitoring of the fetal heart rate during pregnancy - A qualitative interview study.

Jepsen I; Nielsen JH; Eriksen SA; Maimburg RD pubmed id: 40252361

Telemonitoring helps pregnant women with health checks at home. It's safe for women, but we know little about how their partners feel. Midwives need to learn more about the partner's experience.

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Remote monitoring of health, also called telemonitoring, is increasingly used in maternity care. Women with complicated pregnancies are asked to monitor themselves and the fetus at home. Quantitative research indicates that telemonitoring is safe and acceptable for women, but knowledge about the partner's role and experience of remote telemonitoring is sparse. As the partner's role in family formation is essential, midwives need to know more about the partner's perspective.

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"Being at home instead of going to the hospital is Great" - how partners experience telemonitoring of the fetal heart rate during pregnancy - A qualitative interview study.

Author(s):
Jepsen I; Nielsen JH; Eriksen SA; Maimburg RD

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Telemonitoring helps pregnant women with health checks at home. It's safe for women, but we know little about how their partners feel. Midwives need to learn more about the partner's experience.

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pubmed id: 40252361 Indexed on April 20th, 2025

April 18th, 2025

Lateral Gender-Based Violence in 2SLGBTQ+ Communities: The Stifling of Queer Joy Through Intersectional Oppression, "Pitiful" Sexuality Education, and Media (Mis)Representation.

Wright JJ pubmed id: 40245850

The paper talks about how there is not much research on people being mean to each other in 2SLGBTQ+ groups. It shares stories from young people to understand why this happens and how things like media and school can make it worse. The study says there should be more research and better media and school stories to help stop this problem.

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There is a gap in the field of gender-based violence concerning lateral violence within 2SLGBTQ+ communities. This paper helps fill that gap by offering participants' narratives from The Queer Sexual Joy Project, which engaged 100 2SLGBTQ+ youth from Canada and the US, ages 18-35, in focus groups, participatory visual arts-based research, one-on-one interviews, and surveys. The study provides insight into how lateral violence is fueled and expressed through overlapping and intersecting systems of oppression, including fatphobia, transphobia, sexism and misogyny, racism, and ableism. Participants' experiences also highlighted that while lateral violence reduces the potentialities of queer sexual joy, this violence is catalyzed and reproduced through troubling depictions of 2SLGBTQ+ communities in popular media and sexuality education. The paper calls for further research on lateral violence and for increased and diverse representation of 2SLGBTQ+ communities in media and education to help address the disproportionately high rates of gender-based violence in these communities.

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Lateral Gender-Based Violence in 2SLGBTQ+ Communities: The Stifling of Queer Joy Through Intersectional Oppression, "Pitiful" Sexuality Education, and Media (Mis)Representation.

Author(s):
Wright JJ

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The paper talks about how there is not much research on people being mean to each other in 2SLGBTQ+ groups. It shares stories from young people to understand why this happens and how things like media and school can make it worse. The study says there should be more research and better media and school stories to help stop this problem.

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pubmed id: 40245850 Indexed on April 18th, 2025

The prevalence and effect of traumatic childbirth witnessed by midwifery students: A quantitative study.

Altaweli R; Alotaibi SZ; Aldokhi GD; Alotaibi SM; Megari RM; Alobthani NM; Alanazi DH pubmed id: 40245699

When midwifery students see something scary or stressful during childbirth, they might start to fear it. This can make it hard for them to help and support other women having babies.

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Experiencing a traumatic event during childbirth can cause undergraduate midwifery students to view childbirth as traumatic and develop a fear of it. This may hinder their ability to provide professional care and support to women during childbirth.

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The prevalence and effect of traumatic childbirth witnessed by midwifery students: A quantitative study.

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Altaweli R; Alotaibi SZ; Aldokhi GD; Alotaibi SM; Megari RM; Alobthani NM; Alanazi DH

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When midwifery students see something scary or stressful during childbirth, they might start to fear it. This can make it hard for them to help and support other women having babies.

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pubmed id: 40245699 Indexed on April 18th, 2025

Othering and Marginalizing the "Queer" in Rwanda: Findings from Public Perceptions and Lived Experiences of LGBT People.

Stojanovski K; Igonya EK; Gutabarwa LT; Otukpa E; Mutuku E; Ushie BA pubmed id: 40248747

This study looked at how LGBT people in Rwanda are treated differently and sometimes unfairly. The researchers wanted to understand just how much this happens and why it happens.

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The multidimensionality of stigma that LGBT people experience globally necessitates research to explore the processes at work. The study aimed to quantify the level of othering and explore the process of LGBT othering in Rwanda.

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Othering and Marginalizing the "Queer" in Rwanda: Findings from Public Perceptions and Lived Experiences of LGBT People.

Author(s):
Stojanovski K; Igonya EK; Gutabarwa LT; Otukpa E; Mutuku E; Ushie BA

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This study looked at how LGBT people in Rwanda are treated differently and sometimes unfairly. The researchers wanted to understand just how much this happens and why it happens.

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pubmed id: 40248747 Indexed on April 18th, 2025

April 17th, 2025

Intimate partner violence and sexual and reproductive health outcomes of women: An Australian population cohort study.

East L; Terry D; Viljoen B; Hutchinson M pubmed id: 40239321

This study looks at how women’s health related to having babies and other issues is affected when they have bad experiences with partners compared to women who don't. They want to find out the differences in health between the two groups of women.

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To examine sexual and reproductive health outcomes of women who report intimate partner violence (IPV) and compare these outcomes to women who did not report IPV.

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Intimate partner violence and sexual and reproductive health outcomes of women: An Australian population cohort study.

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East L; Terry D; Viljoen B; Hutchinson M

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This study looks at how women’s health related to having babies and other issues is affected when they have bad experiences with partners compared to women who don't. They want to find out the differences in health between the two groups of women.

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pubmed id: 40239321 Indexed on April 17th, 2025

April 16th, 2025

Labour ward midwives' experiences of remote video calls with women during early labour.

Nyman V; Svensson A; Hansson M; Johnsson A pubmed id: 40233702

There aren't enough midwives to help pregnant women when they first go into labor. This study talks about how midwives can use video calls to support women during this time.

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The shortage of midwives makes it difficult to meet healthcare needs in early labour, a phase when professional support and personal evaluation are crucial. Digitalisation has transformed healthcare, offering new communication and support methods. Although still uncommon, the use of a virtual waiting room with video calls by midwives during early labour could provide vital support for pregnant women and their partners. This study aimed to describe labour ward midwives' experiences of remote video calls with women during early labour.

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Labour ward midwives' experiences of remote video calls with women during early labour.

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Nyman V; Svensson A; Hansson M; Johnsson A

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There aren't enough midwives to help pregnant women when they first go into labor. This study talks about how midwives can use video calls to support women during this time.

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pubmed id: 40233702 Indexed on April 16th, 2025

Dissecting autonomy in a resource-constrained setting: A descriptive qualitative study of women's decisions on the surgical treatment of early breast cancer in northern Sri Lanka.

Kumar R; Sivakumar G; Thuseetharan D; Rajasooriyar C pubmed id: 40237363

In northern Sri Lanka, even though less invasive breast surgeries are available, most women with early breast cancer end up having a mastectomy. This is partly because they don't get enough information to help them decide, and their fears or worries influence their choice. Improving healthcare systems and giving clear information could help women make better choices about their treatment.

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Breast cancer treatment is a contested space in which therapeutic decisions often collide with women's values and preferences. In northern Sri Lanka, mastectomy remains the mainstay of surgical treatment of early breast cancer (EBC) despite evidence of equivalent survival following breast conserving surgery (BCS) and radiotherapy. This study explores autonomy in decision-making among women with EBC who were eligible for BCS and underwent mastectomy in northern Sri Lanka. A descriptive qualitative study was carried out among 15 women referred for adjuvant therapy to Tellippalai Trail Cancer Hospital in Jaffna district after having a mastectomy for EBC. Participants were recruited between January and May 2022 until data saturation was reached. Data were gathered through semi-structured interviews, which were transcribed in Tamil, translated into English, coded using QDA Miner Lite software, and analysed thematically. Women's autonomy in EBC treatment decisions is limited by various factors in northern Sri Lanka. The hospital setting is not conducive to informed decision-making, and women do not receive sufficient information. Neither survival rates nor risks/benefits of the options are discussed in a systematic way. Although many women appear to be satisfied with their involvement in decision-making, their decisions are guided by incomplete information and fears of spread/recurrence communicated by treating teams. In the absence of policies and protocols to support patient autonomy, women 'choose' the more invasive option: mastectomy. While it behoves medical professionals to provide evidence-based information, governments and the global health community must support strengthening healthcare systems to advance women's health and rights in lower-resource settings.

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Dissecting autonomy in a resource-constrained setting: A descriptive qualitative study of women's decisions on the surgical treatment of early breast cancer in northern Sri Lanka.

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Kumar R; Sivakumar G; Thuseetharan D; Rajasooriyar C

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In northern Sri Lanka, even though less invasive breast surgeries are available, most women with early breast cancer end up having a mastectomy. This is partly because they don't get enough information to help them decide, and their fears or worries influence their choice. Improving healthcare systems and giving clear information could help women make better choices about their treatment.

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pubmed id: 40237363 Indexed on April 16th, 2025

April 14th, 2025

Are patients undergoing intralesional collagenase Clostridium histolyticum injection therapy for Peyronie's disease compliant? A 7-year analysis from a tertiary care men's health center.

Lumbiganon S; Nakamura H; Hammad MAM; Chawareb EA; Yafi FA pubmed id: 40223660

Peyronie's disease causes scar tissue in the penis, leading to pain and problems with its shape. A new treatment using injections can help, but patients might need to visit the doctor a lot and might have some side effects.

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Peyronie's disease (PD) involves the formation of fibrous scar tissue in the penis, causing pain, deformity, and significant psychological and sexual distress. Intralesional injection of collagenase Clostridium histolyticum (CCH) has emerged as a promising non-surgical treatment, though patients may experience complications and require multiple clinic visits.

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Are patients undergoing intralesional collagenase Clostridium histolyticum injection therapy for Peyronie's disease compliant? A 7-year analysis from a tertiary care men's health center.

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Lumbiganon S; Nakamura H; Hammad MAM; Chawareb EA; Yafi FA

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Peyronie's disease causes scar tissue in the penis, leading to pain and problems with its shape. A new treatment using injections can help, but patients might need to visit the doctor a lot and might have some side effects.

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pubmed id: 40223660 Indexed on April 14th, 2025

Staying in a punishing place: online narratives about pregnancy and abortion in pre-liberalisation Ireland.

Skelly N pubmed id: 40227080

The study looks at stories from women in Ireland before 2019, where getting an abortion was hard. It shows how women felt scared and upset because they couldn't get the care they needed. The results help us understand how tough it is for women in places where abortion is restricted.

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Restricted abortion access impinges on the human rights and health of a significant number of women globally. The reproductive justice framework, as well as recent calls for the normalisation of abortion, encourage examination of the deleterious effects of abortion restrictions. This study explores the self-generated, online narratives of women who experienced crises in pregnancy while living in a restrictive context, namely pre-2019 Ireland, and who did not travel for abortion care. Mental health and emotional experiences are a specific focus. From an archived version of posts in 2018-19 to the Facebook page ( = 728), 96 personal narratives were sampled. Narratives that did not feature travel for abortion care ( = 25) were selected for thematic analysis, which was completed by a single researcher in 2024. Themes that emerged included waiting for intervention as a form of mental torture, fear during self-managed abortion, attempts to self-induce abortion driven by despair, and variation in the extent to which proceeding with the pregnancy was a choice. Most women who stayed in place had been constrained by circumstances in deciding to do so. These results enrich understanding of the negative effects of restrictive contexts on women's emotional wellbeing. They also draw attention to those who are effectively trapped in restricted contexts and overlooked when the literature narrowly focuses on outward travel from restrictive contexts for abortion care.

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Staying in a punishing place: online narratives about pregnancy and abortion in pre-liberalisation Ireland.

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Skelly N

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The study looks at stories from women in Ireland before 2019, where getting an abortion was hard. It shows how women felt scared and upset because they couldn't get the care they needed. The results help us understand how tough it is for women in places where abortion is restricted.

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pubmed id: 40227080 Indexed on April 14th, 2025

April 13th, 2025

Exploring feminism in midwifery and maternity research: A scoping review.

Peters MCE; Froehlich ML; Zinsser LA pubmed id: 40220556

This paper looks at how ideas from feminism, like treating people fairly, can help improve care for mothers and babies. It talks about how important it is to understand the way these ideas can change health care for the better by looking at the bigger picture.

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Abstract

The intersection of midwifery, maternity care, and feminist theory remains underexplored, particularly regarding its prevalence, contexts, and potential benefits for midwifery science. Feminist perspectives address sociocultural, economic and political factors at both individual and structural levels. In health care, these factors significantly influence women's health. Feminist perspectives offer approaches to better understand gendered experiences, address systemic inequalities, and gain deeper insights into sociocultural, economic and political dynamics.

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Title:
Exploring feminism in midwifery and maternity research: A scoping review.

Author(s):
Peters MCE; Froehlich ML; Zinsser LA

Summary:
This paper looks at how ideas from feminism, like treating people fairly, can help improve care for mothers and babies. It talks about how important it is to understand the way these ideas can change health care for the better by looking at the bigger picture.

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pubmed id: 40220556 Indexed on April 13th, 2025

April 12th, 2025

Do Indonesian midwifery-led birth units provide safe, accessible care? A secondary analysis of demographic health survey cross-sectional data.

Hodgkin K; Joshy G; Lokuge K pubmed id: 40215682

In some rich countries, it's safe for women to have home births or give birth in midwife areas if they can get to a hospital if needed. This study looked at baby deaths on the first day in Indonesia to see if it's safe there too and what stops people from getting health care.

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In high-income countries, attended birth at home and in midwifery-led birth units is safe for low-risk women who have access to hospital transfer. These circumstances are untested in Indonesia and other low- and middle-income countries, where mortality remains unacceptably high, and studies analysing birth settings do not account for pregnancy risk. This study aimed to quantify first day neonatal mortality in Indonesia across different birth settings, adjusting for pregnancy risk and other confounding factors, and summarise barriers to accessing health care.

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Do Indonesian midwifery-led birth units provide safe, accessible care? A secondary analysis of demographic health survey cross-sectional data.

Author(s):
Hodgkin K; Joshy G; Lokuge K

Summary:
In some rich countries, it's safe for women to have home births or give birth in midwife areas if they can get to a hospital if needed. This study looked at baby deaths on the first day in Indonesia to see if it's safe there too and what stops people from getting health care.

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pubmed id: 40215682 Indexed on April 12th, 2025

Utilisation of childbirth education techniques: How does the concept of 'differentiation of self' impact this?

Sutcliffe K; Newnham E; Dahlen H; Mackay L; Levett K pubmed id: 40215681

The study looked at how helpful childbirth classes are during labor and if a person's ability to stay focused and calm affects how they use these techniques. It also explored what women think about using natural ways to help with childbirth and if their ability to handle stress makes a difference.

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The utility of childbirth education (CBE) techniques during labour is largely unknown. We considered whether 'differentiation of self' (DoS), a Bowen theory concept describing a person's capacity to act according to goals and principles, even when experiencing physiological, emotional, and relational stressors, impacted this. The aim was to explore women's perspectives on the utilisation of non pharmacological CBE strategies that support physiological birth, and whether DoS influences use.

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Title:
Utilisation of childbirth education techniques: How does the concept of 'differentiation of self' impact this?

Author(s):
Sutcliffe K; Newnham E; Dahlen H; Mackay L; Levett K

Summary:
The study looked at how helpful childbirth classes are during labor and if a person's ability to stay focused and calm affects how they use these techniques. It also explored what women think about using natural ways to help with childbirth and if their ability to handle stress makes a difference.

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pubmed id: 40215681 Indexed on April 12th, 2025

Recollections and experiences of menstrual communication among women in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

Nomsenge S pubmed id: 40219785

The study talks about how moms, grandmas, sisters, and aunts help girls learn about their periods and get ready for changes when they grow up. It looks at how these women share their experiences and teach girls, finding that while periods are said to be normal, they are also sometimes seen as something to hide. The research shows the special role older women play in teaching and supporting younger girls about periods.

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Abstract

The global growth in menstrual research over the past two decades has, among other things, emphasised the role of maternal figures in preparing adolescent girls for menarche. Adult women, including mothers, grandmothers, sisters and aunts, are primarily vested in educating girl children about menstruation, guiding their adaptation to related physical, psychosocial and sociocultural developments. Despite their key role in facilitating menstrual preparation, less is known about the experiences of adult women as recipients and facilitators of these intergenerational exchanges. This paper uses storytelling and thematic analysis to reflect on women's experiences of the intergenerational exchange of menstrual knowledge. The reflections are drawn from qualitative research conducted with 20 women aged 26-52 years living in Umlazi and Inanda in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The paper outlines how teachings are pathways of gendered socialisation within families. The paper also details the contradictory messaging that characterises early menstrual conversations wherein menstruation is simultaneously affirmed as normal but also stigmatised and as needing careful surveillance and concealment. Finally, the paper adds to existing menstrual discourse by highlighting the role played by grandmothers especially, in transferring menstrual knowledge, and sisters, cousins, and aunts in supporting and guiding adolescent girls' adaptation to menarche and related sociocultural prescripts.

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Recollections and experiences of menstrual communication among women in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

Author(s):
Nomsenge S

Summary:
The study talks about how moms, grandmas, sisters, and aunts help girls learn about their periods and get ready for changes when they grow up. It looks at how these women share their experiences and teach girls, finding that while periods are said to be normal, they are also sometimes seen as something to hide. The research shows the special role older women play in teaching and supporting younger girls about periods.

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pubmed id: 40219785 Indexed on April 12th, 2025

April 11th, 2025

Veganism during pregnancy: Exploring experiences and needs of women following a plant-based diet.

Cnossen MC; Tichelman E; Bostelaar V; van Dijk S; Hendrickx C; Welling L pubmed id: 40209517

More pregnant women are choosing to eat only plants and no animal products. This study looks into what these women go through and what they need while following a vegan diet during pregnancy.

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The prevalence of pregnant women adhering to a vegan or strict plant-based diet is increasing. Despite a growing interest in veganism in pregnancy, there is a paucity of research exploring the experiences and needs of women who decided to continue the vegan diet during pregnancy. This qualitative study aims to explore the experiences and needs of pregnant women adhering to a vegan diet.

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Title:
Veganism during pregnancy: Exploring experiences and needs of women following a plant-based diet.

Author(s):
Cnossen MC; Tichelman E; Bostelaar V; van Dijk S; Hendrickx C; Welling L

Summary:
More pregnant women are choosing to eat only plants and no animal products. This study looks into what these women go through and what they need while following a vegan diet during pregnancy.

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pubmed id: 40209517 Indexed on April 11th, 2025

April 7th, 2025

Menopause is associated with a decrease in sexual function among women with endometriosis.

Vallée A; Ceccaldi PF; Ayoubi JM pubmed id: 40191612

Women going through menopause have changes in hormones that can cause problems with their sexual health. Women with a condition called endometriosis also have more trouble with sexual health, shown by lower scores on a test called the Female Sexual Function Index.

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Menopause-related endocrinological shifts are linked to sexual dysfunction, and women with endometriosis exhibit lower Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) scores, indicating impaired sexual well-being.

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Menopause is associated with a decrease in sexual function among women with endometriosis.

Author(s):
Vallée A; Ceccaldi PF; Ayoubi JM

Summary:
Women going through menopause have changes in hormones that can cause problems with their sexual health. Women with a condition called endometriosis also have more trouble with sexual health, shown by lower scores on a test called the Female Sexual Function Index.

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pubmed id: 40191612 Indexed on April 7th, 2025

Experience with gender affirming hormones and puberty blockers (gonadotropin releasing hormone agonist): a qualitative analysis of sexual function.

Finegan JL; Marinkovic M; Okamuro K; Newfield RS; Anger JT pubmed id: 40192463

Gender-affirming medical therapy helps many transgender and nonbinary people by using puberty blockers and hormones. However, there aren't many studies about how this treatment affects their sexual feelings and desires, especially for those who use puberty blockers.

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Gender-affirming medical therapy (GAMT), including puberty blockers (PB) and gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT), is part of the transition for many transgender and nonbinary (TGNB) individuals; however, there have been few studies investigating sexual function and desire during GAMT, and no reports on individuals who received PB.

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Experience with gender affirming hormones and puberty blockers (gonadotropin releasing hormone agonist): a qualitative analysis of sexual function.

Author(s):
Finegan JL; Marinkovic M; Okamuro K; Newfield RS; Anger JT

Summary:
Gender-affirming medical therapy helps many transgender and nonbinary people by using puberty blockers and hormones. However, there aren't many studies about how this treatment affects their sexual feelings and desires, especially for those who use puberty blockers.

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pubmed id: 40192463 Indexed on April 7th, 2025

A randomized trial on the safety and efficacy of sensate water-based and silicone-based personal lubricants for relief of intimate discomfort associated with vaginal dryness.

Krychman M; Hemmady K; Su L; Hood S; Gaifieva S; Palacios S pubmed id: 40192456

Different personal lubricants can help with vaginal dryness and change how sex feels. However, there isn't much scientific information to prove how safe and effective they are.

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Personal lubricants with different formulations and properties, including ingredients designed to enhance sensation or feeling, can be used to alleviate vaginal dryness and affect sexual function. Clinical data to support their safety and efficacy are limited.

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A randomized trial on the safety and efficacy of sensate water-based and silicone-based personal lubricants for relief of intimate discomfort associated with vaginal dryness.

Author(s):
Krychman M; Hemmady K; Su L; Hood S; Gaifieva S; Palacios S

Summary:
Different personal lubricants can help with vaginal dryness and change how sex feels. However, there isn't much scientific information to prove how safe and effective they are.

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pubmed id: 40192456 Indexed on April 7th, 2025

April 2nd, 2025

Association between surgeon procedure volume and reoperation rates for penile prosthesis implantation.

Andino JJ; Leelani N; Sato R; Shin Y; Rojanasarot S; Furtado T; Bernie HL; Bajic P; Salter CA; Halpern JA pubmed id: 40173076

The study looked at why some people need more surgeries after getting a penile prosthesis, which is a special medical device. It focused on how different things about the patients and the amount of surgeries done in different places might affect this, but not much is known about these factors across the whole country.

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Prior studies have examined patient-specific predictors of reoperation following penile prosthesis (PP) insertion at the local and regional level, but little is known about patient factors and volume-outcome relationships at the national level.

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Association between surgeon procedure volume and reoperation rates for penile prosthesis implantation.

Author(s):
Andino JJ; Leelani N; Sato R; Shin Y; Rojanasarot S; Furtado T; Bernie HL; Bajic P; Salter CA; Halpern JA

Summary:
The study looked at why some people need more surgeries after getting a penile prosthesis, which is a special medical device. It focused on how different things about the patients and the amount of surgeries done in different places might affect this, but not much is known about these factors across the whole country.

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pubmed id: 40173076 Indexed on April 2nd, 2025

April 1st, 2025

International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) Programme of Action and Climate Action: an intersecting agenda.

Baschieri A; Udeh C pubmed id: 40160111

In 2024, it will be 30 years since a big meeting about how the world should handle population and development was held. This paper talks about how we need to protect people's rights, focus on fairness, and include everyone, especially women and young people, in solving climate change problems to make the world a better place.

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2024 marked the 30 anniversary of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) Programme of Action (PoA) held in Cairo in 1994, which coincided with the year that the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) went into force. Three decades later, these agendas have become increasingly interconnected and climate change has evolved into a climate crisis, as the world undergoes unprecedented demographic changes. How we deal with these unprecedented changes, and the timings of our shared actions, will define our future. This commentary reflects on the principles of the ICPD PoA and argues for their relevance in today's fight for climate justice. To build a just and sustainable world, climate action must be guided by the aspirations of the ICPD PoA, promoting people-centred solutions, protecting human rights, advancing social justice, ensuring the right to health - including SRHR for all - and empowering women and youth in climate action and securing a future in which rights and choices are preserved for every individual.

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Title:
International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) Programme of Action and Climate Action: an intersecting agenda.

Author(s):
Baschieri A; Udeh C

Summary:
In 2024, it will be 30 years since a big meeting about how the world should handle population and development was held. This paper talks about how we need to protect people's rights, focus on fairness, and include everyone, especially women and young people, in solving climate change problems to make the world a better place.

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pubmed id: 40160111 Indexed on April 1st, 2025

Testosterone deficiency and treatments: common misconceptions and practical guidance for patient care.

Khera M; Hotaling JM; Miner M pubmed id: 40158201

There are many wrong ideas about testosterone therapy. Doctors need more information to help men with low testosterone safely and effectively.

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Misconceptions about testosterone therapy are prevalent and there is an unmet need for a review of current literature that can be leveraged by physicians to deliver safe and effective care for men with hypogonadism.

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Title:
Testosterone deficiency and treatments: common misconceptions and practical guidance for patient care.

Author(s):
Khera M; Hotaling JM; Miner M

Summary:
There are many wrong ideas about testosterone therapy. Doctors need more information to help men with low testosterone safely and effectively.

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pubmed id: 40158201 Indexed on April 1st, 2025