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February 9th, 2025
Characteristics of good contraceptive counselling - An interview study.
Armuand G; Grandahl M; Volgsten H; Stern J pubmed id: 38244257This study looks at how to give good advice about preventing unplanned pregnancies. It focuses on finding out what women think makes contraceptive conversations helpful.
Clinical characteristics, allergic response to autologous semen, and desensitization in patients with postorgasmic illness syndrome.
Xi GP; Yang RX; Zhang J; Ma YM; Zhong XY pubmed id: 38239929Postorgasmic illness syndrome (POIS) is a rare condition that happens after ejaculation, causing physical and thinking problems. Scientists don't really know what causes it or how to treat it effectively.
Mental Health Provider Training to Improve LGBTQ Competence and Reduce Implicit and Explicit Bias: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Online and In-Person Delivery.
Lelutiu-Weinberger C; Clark KA; Pachankis JE pubmed id: 38239562This study tested a special mental health training for psychologists and psychiatrists to help LGBTQ people in Romania, where there's a lot of stigma. The training was both in-person and online, and showed that it could reduce bias and improve skills in working with LGBTQ clients. People who had extra supervision sessions did even better in reducing bias and increasing helpful behaviors.
Description of the methodology for developing and validating the WHO's family planning and comprehensive abortion care competencies for the primary health care workforce.
Loi UR; Sorhaindo A; Embo M; Kabra R; Kiarie J; Ganatra B pubmed id: 38237452The World Health Organization created a guide to help teach health workers the skills they need to deliver good family planning and comprehensive abortion care. This guide, published in 2022, shows what workers need to know and helps plan education programs. It's meant to make family planning and abortion care better for everyone.
Links between Aggressive Sexual Fantasies and Sexual Coercion: A Replication and Extension of a Multifactorial Model.
Birke JB; Jern P; Johansson A; Bondü R pubmed id: 38233725The study found that aggressive sexual fantasies are important in understanding why some people act aggressively in sexual ways. They used a big group of men to see how different things, like bad childhood experiences and certain personality traits, connect to these fantasies and behavior. The research shows that considering these fantasies might help in treating and assessing risk for sexual aggression.
Subjective Experiences of Pregnancy, Delivery, and Nursing in Transgender Men and Non-Binary Individuals: A Qualitative Analysis of Gender and Mental Health Concerns.
Falck FAOK; Dhejne CMU; Frisén LMM; Armuand GM pubmed id: 38228983This study looked at how gender-diverse people in Sweden feel about having babies and taking care of them. They found it can be hard because it doesn't match how they see their gender. This causes some people to feel more stress and unhappiness.
The Workplace Experiences of Transgender and Gender Diverse Employees: A Systematic Literature Review Using the Minority Stress Model.
Cancela D; Stutterheim SE; Uitdewilligen S pubmed id: 38227540This research paper looks at how transgender and gender diverse people have unique problems at work. It says they can get stressed from things like feeling discriminated against, but getting support from their coworkers and having good company rules helps a lot. The paper suggests more studies should be done on how personal coping helps and that companies should keep checking their policies to help all workers do well.
A menace to fraternity: Early congenital syphilis - A rare case report.
Narang SK; Rathwa PK; Shah HA pubmed id: 38223163A 2-month-old baby boy had skin spots and problems with his legs and wrists, which doctors found were from congenital syphilis. Tests showed he and his parents had syphilis, with the father having untreated syphilis before. This case shows why it's important to know about and treat sexually transmitted diseases early and check for them during pregnancy.
Cutaneous cryptococcosis in an adult male of sub-saharan origin.
Thakur R; Kalsi AS; Kushwaha P pubmed id: 38223162Cryptococcosis happens when people breathe in certain yeast or spores from the environment, which can cause problems, like a brain infection called meningoencephalitis. Skin problems can also show up, especially in people with weak immune systems, like the man in this study who had HIV and got lesions on his nose. Tests helped doctors figure out what was causing his skin issue so they could treat it.
Pediatric human immunodeficiency virus infection presenting as symptomatic hypocalcemia.
Shambhavi; Nikita; Shankar A pubmed id: 38223160Many children get HIV from their mothers, and they often find out too late when they are already sick. This case shows a child with HIV having very low calcium levels, which is uncommon, and it shows the need to check vitamins and calcium in these kids.
Sexually transmitted infections in pregnant women and their partners: A clinico-epidemiological study at a tertiary care center, Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Gund G; Nayak C pubmed id: 38223159Having STIs, which are infections that can be passed between people, during pregnancy can be bad for the baby. Doctors need to find and treat these infections quickly. This study was done to learn how often pregnant women and their partners have these infections.
Tenofovir-based first-line regimen in newly diagnosed HIV-patients: An experience from a Tertiary Care Hospital in India.
Bandyopadhyay A; Palepu S; Saini B; Chaurasia RC; Yadav RK pubmed id: 38223158India has many people with HIV/AIDS. For new patients, doctors use a medicine called Tenofovir to help treat HIV.
Trends in genital ulcer disease: An observational study at a tertiary care teaching hospital.
Patel ZR; Makwana VS; Bhadja SG; Tundiya HJ; Vyas AP pubmed id: 38223157Genital ulcer disease is hard to diagnose in countries like India because they don't have many resources. It's important to figure out the right cause of the sores so people can get the right treatment and learn more about it.
Syphilis and COVID-19: Changing trends.
Sambyal A; Dogra NK; Ranjan S; Sharma R; Blouria BPS pubmed id: 38223155People in India know more about syphilis now, and doctors are better at finding and treating it. But the COVID-19 rules might change how many people get it.
Epidemiology and changing trends of sexually transmitted diseases over the past 17 years in a tertiary care center: A retrospective study.
Mendiratta V; Meena AK; Verma D pubmed id: 38223154Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are big health problems that affect many people. Part of the problem is that we don't always understand how these diseases change over time.
A patient presenting with early syphilis and features of general paralysis of insane - An interesting case report in the 21 century!
Bindu RS; Aiswarya BH; Nair SP; Mathew R; Gopinath DV pubmed id: 38223151A 66-year-old man had sores on his lip and skin, felt moody, and had movement problems. He was diagnosed with a type of syphilis affecting the brain but got better after treatment with penicillin.
Cutaneous angiosarcoma - Mimicking giant condyloma acuminata with molluscum-like satellite lesions.
Gulati S; Gangadhar H; Mohanty S; Shilpashree P; Gupta D pubmed id: 38223150Angiosarcoma is a rare cancer that usually looks like a bruise on the face or scalp. This paper talks about a 51-year-old man with a tumor that looked like cauliflower in his groin, along with other small bumps. Tests confirmed it was angiosarcoma, which was in an unusual place.
The profile of sexually transmitted infections of men who have sex with men: A tertiary care center-based comparative cross-sectional study.
Pravitha BP; Prathap P; Asokan N; Sudhiraj TS pubmed id: 38223149Some studies have looked at how common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are in different groups. This research compares STIs and risk factors between men who have sex with men and those who don't.
Clinical study to evaluate the efficacy of autoinoculation in genital molluscum contagiosum in reproductive age group.
Choudhary D; Yadav C; Kachhawa D; Rajoriya D pubmed id: 38223148Molluscum contagiosum causes small, smooth bumps on the skin. These bumps can be itchy and are sometimes spread through sex. A special technique can help the body fight off these bumps.
Follmann balanitis - A very rare presentation of primary syphilis.
Arunprasath P; Someshwaran R; Mahadevan K; Babu NP; Ashwathi S pubmed id: 38223147A young man got sick with a very rare kind of syphilis after unsafe sex. He had red spots on his private parts. Doctors found the disease using special tests, and this rare type of syphilis is very uncommon.
A rare case of syphilitic Charcot joint involving left elbow.
Singh GK; Mishra A; Beniwal NS; Sinha A; Madan GS pubmed id: 38223146A man in a wheelchair had a painful condition called Charcot joint, caused by syphilis, which doctors rarely see nowadays. After many surgeries and treatments didn't work, doctors finally figured out the problem with the right tests and treated it with special medicine, leading to a great outcome.
Sexually transmitted infections with , , , and in pregnant women as detected by molecular testing.
Filho AC; Marcos CRSA; Colnago JM; Miranda AEB; Duarte JN; Peruchi LS pubmed id: 38223143When a mom is pregnant, infections that spread through sex can also spread to her baby. This can make both the mom and baby very sick or even worse.
Lower genital tract infections between 18 and 24 weeks of pregnancy and its association with adverse pregnancy outcome.
Nagdev N; Shah MC; Dodiya D pubmed id: 38223140Some pregnant women can have infections even if they seem healthy. These infections happen often and can cause problems like early birth or health issues for the baby.
Association of dermatological manifestations with CD4 count among people living with HIV attending tertiary care hospital of South Gujarat.
Parmar BV; Purohit N; Patel Y pubmed id: 38223138Many people with HIV get skin problems, happening in about 80% to 95% of them. Doctors can use these skin issues to check how strong a person's immune system is.
First-time orgasm in a young man with lifelong anorgasmia after flibanserin use: a case report.
Saffati G; Naeem T; Kaaki B; Khera M pubmed id: 38222292Anorgasmia is when someone can't reach ejaculation, either because it's always been that way or it happened later in life. Even though many people have this problem, there is no set way to treat it yet.
Lived experiences with pre-exposure prophylaxis uptake and adherence among transgender women in Thailand: a qualitative study.
Janamnuaysook R; Guo Y; Yu YJ; Phanuphak N; Kawichai S; MacDonell K; Jupimai T; Rongkavilit C; Wang B pubmed id: 38219741The study looks at why transgender women in Thailand aren't using medicine that helps stop HIV. It tries to find out their experiences and what makes it hard for them to take the medicine.
The provision of sexual and reproductive health information and services to travellers: an exploratory survey of Australian travel medicine clinicians.
Warzywoda S; Fowler JA; Debattista J; Mills DJ; Furuya-Kanamori L; Durham J; Lau CL; Mullens AB; Istiko SN; Santaolaya C; Malhotra J; Dean JA pubmed id: 38219736The study looked at how doctors who help people before they travel make sure to include advice about staying healthy with sexual and reproductive health. This helps travelers avoid getting sick while they're in another country.
Gender Dysphoria and Sexual Euphoria: A Bayesian Perspective on the Influence of Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy on Sexual Arousal.
Klöbl M; Reed MB; Handschuh P; Kaufmann U; Konadu ME; Ritter V; Spurny-Dworak B; Kranz GS; Lanzenberger R; Spies M pubmed id: 38216784Researchers studied how sexual feelings in transgender people might change when they take hormones to match their gender. They found some changes in sexual responses, especially in trans men watching certain scenes, and saw brain activity change for trans women in specific cases. More research is needed to understand how hormones affect these changes.
Intense Body Contact Increases Homosexual Pair Bond Stability in Female Japanese Macaques (Macaca fuscata).
Böhm PM; Pflüger LS; Pink KE; Huffman MA; Wallner B pubmed id: 38216783Researchers studied Japanese macaques to understand why some female pairs stay together. They found that hugging and cuddling helped female pairs stay together, but other behaviors like mounting didn't seem to matter. This shows that close contact can keep these monkey friendships strong.
"Whenever you're ready to talk about it": Prompts and barriers to inclusive family sex communication with gay, bisexual, and queer sons.
Bond KT; Mansour M; Kershaw T; Flores DD pubmed id: 38213905Talking about sexual health with kids is good, but it can be hard for parents of gay, bisexual, and queer boys. Parents can have these talks better if they are open with their child, accept them, and know about LGBTQ topics. Some parents find it hard to talk openly, which stops good conversations.
Deepening Sexual Desire and Erotic Fantasies Research in the ACE Spectrum: Comparing the Experiences of Asexual, Demisexual, Gray-Asexual, and Questioning People.
Nimbi FM; Appia C; Tanzilli A; Giovanardi G; Lingiardi V pubmed id: 38212438More people are identifying as asexual, meaning they feel little or no sexual attraction. This study looked at how asexual people, as well as others on the asexuality spectrum, feel about sexual desire and fantasies. Researchers found that different groups, like asexual, demisexual, and questioning people, had different levels of desire and emotions about fantasies, which can help doctors understand them better.
Sexual Identity Development and Social Ecological Facilitators and Barriers of PrEP Uptake and Adherence Among Latinx Men Who Have Sex with Men.
Dillon FR; Ertl MM; Eklund AC; Westbrook J; Balek G; Algarin A; Martin J; Sánchez FJ; Ebersole R pubmed id: 38212437Some Latinx gay and bisexual men use less medicine to prevent HIV than white men. This study looked at different reasons that might cause this, like community support, age, or money. The findings can help make better programs to help these men use the medicine more and stay healthy.
Somali immigrant women's knowledge of and experiences with folic acid supplement use before and during pregnancy: A qualitative study from Norway.
Abdi Aw-Nuur H; Abdullahi Diriye N; Aasheim V; Engen T; Mehrara L; Skirnisdottir Vik E pubmed id: 38211483Many countries tell women to take folic acid when they are going to have a baby to help make sure the baby is healthy. In Norway, Somali women take less folic acid than they should and less than women born in Norway.
Avortement au Maroc et virage au drame : femmes et professionnels de santé en parlent ! Une étude transversale mixte à Agadir.
Elomrani S; Utz B; De Brouwere V; Kajjoune I; Assarag B pubmed id: 38198585Unsafe abortions are a big health problem and cause many mothers to get sick or die. In a study done in Agadir Idaoutanane, Morocco, researchers found that lack of information and failed contraception lead to unwanted pregnancies, and talking about abortions is often looked down upon. They suggest better education, access to contraception, and less judgment around abortions.
The pathogenic role of the immune system in erectile dysfunction and Peyronie's disease: focusing on immunopathophysiology and potential therapeutic strategies.
Giagulli VA; Lisco G; De Tullio A; Guastamacchia E; Triggiani V; Jirillo E pubmed id: 38196188Erectile dysfunction (ED) is when men have trouble with sexual function and is linked to health issues like obesity and smoking. Peyronie's disease can cause painful erections and problems in relationships. Medicines called phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors help, but not everyone gets better with them, so researchers are looking for other treatments.
Sexual dysfunction: a study on learning experience of Australian medical students.
Ramanathan V; Sawaqed M pubmed id: 38195000Doctors and medical students often don't feel comfortable dealing with problems related to sexual health. There isn't much training on this topic in medical schools in the US and UK, and there's not a lot of research on how much training is needed in Australia. This study looks at how much Australian medical students learn about this topic in one university.
'We had that abortion together': abortion networks and access to il/legal abortions in Turkey.
Esengen S pubmed id: 38193457The study looks at how women in Turkey use their social circles to get around rules that make it hard to get an abortion. It finds that women turn to family and friends for support and avoid male relatives and certain organizations. They sometimes even have to consider illegal options because of these challenges.
The impact of prophylactic mastectomy on sexual well-being: a systematic review.
Scotto L; Pizzoli SFM; Marzorati C; Mazzocco K; Pravettoni G pubmed id: 38185919More women are learning about how to stay healthy and avoid getting sick. Some women who might be at risk for breast cancer are choosing to have surgery to remove their breasts to prevent cancer. This choice can affect their happiness and feelings about themselves.
Psychosocial interventions to improve sexual functioning in women with cancer: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials.
Carney LM; Schnur JB; Morgan O; Hyun C; Magin ZE; Martin L; Montgomery GH pubmed id: 38185918Women with cancer often have trouble with sexual side effects during and after treatment. Some early studies show that talking therapies might help, but there hasn't been a big review to see how well they really work.
Instrument development and an intervention to increase parents' self-efficacy regarding their infant's sleep.
Cato K; Funkquist EL; Karlsson Rosenblad A pubmed id: 38183709Some Swedish parents think their babies don't sleep well. This study tried to make a tool to see how confident parents are about helping their babies sleep and to see if teaching parents helps them feel more confident.
Examining the Role of Mononormative Beliefs, Stigma, and Internalized Consensual Non-Monogamy Negativity for Dehumanization.
Rodrigues DL; Brooks TR; Balzarini RN; Moors AC; Lopes D pubmed id: 38182813Some people choose to have romantic relationships with more than one person, but this can lead to them feeling bad about themselves because society often expects people to be in relationships with just one person. This study found that people who believe more in having only one partner and who feel bad about having more than one partner might treat their partners poorly and feel worse about themselves.
Women's experiences of the consenting process for pregnancy remains disposal following early miscarriage.
Kilshaw S pubmed id: 38182272A researcher studied how hospitals in the UK handle pregnancy remains after a pregnancy loss. They watched how hospitals ask for permission and talked to women about their experiences and feelings about this process. The researcher listened to the women to understand what they thought and felt.
Syphilis Prevalence Among People Living With and Without HIV in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Mussa A; Jarolimova J; Ryan R; Wynn A; Ashour D; Bassett IV; Philpotts LL; Freyne B; Morroni C; Dugdale CM pubmed id: 38180840Syphilis is an infection that can be cured, but it can be dangerous if not treated, especially for people with HIV. The study looked at how common syphilis is among people with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa and compared it to people without HIV.
A Narrative Review of the Dichotomy Between the Social Views of Non-Monogamy and the Experiences of Consensual Non-Monogamous People.
Rodrigues DL pubmed id: 38177608Some people have more than one romantic partner, and this can make others see them negatively. Even though these people often have good relationships, society still pressures them to fit in with what is considered "normal," leading to possible bad feelings about themselves. Helping more people accept different kinds of relationships could make things better.
Homoprejudiced Violence Experiences and High-Risk Sexual Behaviors among Chinese Men Who Have Sex with Men: Depression Severity and Recreational Drug Usage as Potential Mediators.
Yan X; Ni Y; Lu Y; Wang Q; Tang W; Tan RKJ; Tucker JD; Hall BJ; Baral S; Song H; Zhou Y; Wu D pubmed id: 38172350This study looked at violence against people because of their sexual orientation and how it might lead to risky behavior. Many men in the study had been hurt in this way and it was linked to feeling sad and making unsafe choices, like not using condoms. The researchers say we need better help to solve these problems.
Effect of a Randomized Controlled Trial of Housing Vouchers on Adolescent Risky Sexual Behavior Over a 15-Year Period.
Gresham B; Thyden NH; Gailey S; Osypuk TL pubmed id: 38167990Researchers looked at how moving to safer neighborhoods affected risky behaviors in teens. They found that there wasn't a big change overall, but some teens with health problems acted safer when they moved. Girls and older kids didn't have the same benefits.
More Efficient Approach: Independent Diagnostic Value of Audiovisual Sexual Stimulation for Psychogenic Erectile Dysfunction.
Liu Z; Wu T; Ma S; Wang L; Jiang X; Xue W; Tang Q; Zhang K; Liu S; Xu C; Chen Y; Zhou Y; Ma J pubmed id: 38167989Researchers studied how well a test using audiovisual sexual stimulation (AVSS) can identify a type of erectile dysfunction (ED) called psychogenic ED. They found that the test is good at diagnosing psychogenic ED when a certain measurement, called the "tumescence of the tip," is between 1.50% and 29.87%.
Hiding in plain sight: highlighting the research gap on access to HIV and other sexual health services for underrepresented gay men in developed Western countries - insights from a scoping review with a focus on Arab men.
Saliba B; Kang M; Wells N; Mao L; Prestage G; Hammoud MA pubmed id: 38164800This paper talks about how not many studies look at Arab men who are gay, bisexual, or have sex with other men in Western countries. It highlights the need to learn more about their access to HIV and sexual health services.
Interventions supporting engagement with sexual healthcare among people of Black ethnicity: a systematic review of behaviour change techniques.
Clarke R; Heath G; Ross J; Farrow C pubmed id: 38163758Black ethnic groups are more affected by STIs than others. This study looked at ways to help more Black people to get tested, treated, and go to appointments for STIs. They also checked which methods worked best in these efforts.
Sexual Minority Identity Development: Latent Profiles of Developmental Milestones in a National Probability Sample.
Bishop MD; Mallory AB; Russell ST pubmed id: 38162689Researchers studied when sexual minority people, like those who are gay or lesbian, first notice and tell others about their identity. They found four different age groups when these events happen: early teens, middle teens, late teens, and adults. These groups also differed based on things like race, gender, and how they acted as kids.