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February 9th, 2025
Primiparous women's expectations and experiences of early labour: A qualitative study.
Grylka-Baeschlin S; Mueller AN pubmed id: 36933331This study looks at how first-time mothers get ready for early labor and what they think and feel when labor starts. It aims to understand their symptoms and what they expect during this time.
Worth the Risk? Greater Acceptance of Instrumental Harm Befalling Men than Women.
Graso M; Reynolds T; Aquino K pubmed id: 36930334The study looked at when people support harmful actions that help some but hurt others. It found that people, especially women, prefer harming men rather than women when making tough decisions. Even in situations where women are usually expected to give more care, participants still supported harm to men more than to women.
'You have to trust their word': transmasculine experiences with sex partners and safety during the early COVID-19 outbreak.
Dearolf MH; D'Angelo AB; Grov C pubmed id: 36929822The study looked at transgender people during the COVID-19 pandemic and how it affected their dating and social lives. Some people found new ways to connect safely online, but others felt uncomfortable with virtual interactions. The research suggests using ideas from trans communities to improve health and safety.
MPox virus: an unusual aetiology of peritonitis.
Courdurié A; Buscot M; Gonfrier G; Courjon J; Oncioiu C; Demonchy E; Carles M pubmed id: 36928093A man with HIV got a bad Monkeypox infection that spread and caused stomach problems. Doctors gave him medicine called tecovirimat, and he got better without surgery. Monkeypox should be checked when people with infections have stomach issues that aren't caused by bacteria.
Interim position statement on doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis (Doxy-PEP) for the prevention of bacterial sexually transmissible infections in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand - the Australasian Society for HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine (ASHM).
Cornelisse VJ; Ong JJ; Ryder N; Ooi C; Wong A; Kenchington P; Giola M; Donovan B; Dean JA; Molina JM; Medland NA pubmed id: 36927481The research talks about a medicine called Doxy-PEP that might help prevent some infections, like chlamydia and syphilis, in certain groups of men. But there are questions about if it might cause other problems, like germs becoming stronger or affecting the body's healthy bugs.
Moderators of Sexual Recidivism as Indicator of Treatment Effectiveness in Persons With Sexual Offense Histories: An Updated Meta-analysis.
Holper L; Mokros A; Habermeyer E pubmed id: 36927218This study looked at how well treatments work for people with a history of sexual offenses. It found treatments were a little helpful, especially for higher-risk people and those in special programs. People who were part of the treatment programs said they worked better than those who weren’t.
Would men who have sex with men support less frequent screening for asymptomatic chlamydia and gonorrhoea to improve antibiotic stewardship? A qualitative study.
Wardley AM; Williams H; Coombe J; Caddy C; Fairley CK; Hocking JS pubmed id: 36921626This research talks about why men who take medicine to prevent HIV are checked often for certain diseases. The study asked these men what they think about getting checked every three months.
Analysing the context and characteristics of legal abortion and comprehensive post-abortion care among adolescents aged 10-14 in a network of sentinel centres in Latin America: a retrospective cross-sectional study, 2016-2020.
Williams CR; Valeria Bahamondes M; Gómez Ponce de León R; da Costa Machado H; Bahamondes L; Caffe S; Serruya SJ pubmed id: 36919908Some young girls, aged 10-14, in Latin America and the Caribbean need help with pregnancy problems. They have more risks during medical procedures than older teenagers and young adults. The study found that the hospitals mostly follow safety rules for these procedures.
Effects of stem cell-derived exosome therapy on erectile dysfunction: a systematic review and meta-analysis of preclinical studies.
Zhu Y; Jiang T; Yao C; Zhang J; Sun C; Chen S; Chen M pubmed id: 36910707This research talks about a common problem in older men called erectile dysfunction, which means having trouble with erections. Scientists are trying to find new ways to help those who don't get better with regular medicine. They found that tiny particles from stem cells might help improve this problem in rats, but they need to understand how well it really works.
Premature ejaculation prevalence among young men who have sex with men: a cross-sectional study with internet users in the metropolitan region of São Paulo, Brazil.
de Mello Ferreira Dos Reis M; Barros EAC; Monteiro L; Pazeto CL; Baccaglini WRC; Glina S pubmed id: 36910706There aren't many studies about how common premature ejaculation is among men who have sex with men.
TikTok as a source of information regarding premature ejaculation: a qualitative assessment.
Bernstein A; Zhu M; Loloi J; Babar M; Winokur N; Wysocki M; Cohen S pubmed id: 36910705Many people are using social media to learn about health and medicine. They go online to find information about their health conditions.
Case series: expanding diagnostic markers in postorgasmic illness syndrome.
Rosetti L; Kanani A; Witherspoon L; Flannigan R; Elliott S pubmed id: 36910704POIS is a rare sickness where people feel sick and tired after ejaculation. Scientists have some ideas on why it happens and how to treat it, but there are still many things they don't understand.
Knowledge, attitude, and practice of sexual healthcare and its influencing factors among oncology nurses: a multicenter study.
Xie J; Zhou Y; Luo X; Cheng Q; Luo Y; Kang Y; Wan Z; Xiao P; Zhou X; Liu X; Duan Y; Cheng AS pubmed id: 36910703Oncology nurses help with sexual healthcare for cancer patients, but they need more training and better attitudes towards this care. Researchers want to learn more about how nurses can improve in this area.
Association between erectile dysfunction and , folic acid, vitamin B12, and homocysteine: a cross-sectional study.
Xu J; Xu Z; Pan H; Zhou Z pubmed id: 36910702Some studies found that an infection called Hp might be linked to problems with getting or keeping an erection, but they don't know why this happens.
A qualitative study of sexual health and function of females with pelvic cancer.
Oveisi N; Khan Z; Brotto LA pubmed id: 36910701Some types of pelvic cancers are common and affect many people each year. But we don't know much about how rare pelvic cancers affect women's sexual health.
Effect of the new 75-mg orodispersible film of sildenafil on erection and sexual quality of life: insights from an observational study.
Sansone A; Frangione V; Lanzarotti A; Cocci A; Ceruti C; De Sio M; Imbimbo C; Mirone V; Schips L; Terrone C; Jannini EA pubmed id: 36910700Sildenafil is a medicine that helps treat erectile dysfunction (ED). It's available in a new type of film that melts in your mouth and is 75 milligrams. This new film can help ED patients get better treatment.
Ejaculation: the Process and Characteristics From Start to Finish.
Mason MM; Schuppe K; Weber A; Gurayah A; Muthigi A; Ramasamy R pubmed id: 36908762This paper talks about how to better understand tests that check why some men can't have babies. It explains what normal semen should be like and helps doctors and patients understand the results better.
Dating App Use and Sexual Risk: Understanding the Associations between Casual Sex Motivation, Number of Sexual Partners, and STI Diagnoses.
Wang K; Chen S; Wu F pubmed id: 38595862Some people use dating apps to find casual sex partners and sometimes take risks that can lead to getting sick. This study found that just wanting to find partners with an app doesn’t mean you’ll get sick, unless you also do risky things.
Creative arts intervention in support of women experiencing a high-risk pregnancy: A qualitative descriptive thematic analysis.
Anolak H; Lau F; Davis D; Browne J; Watt B pubmed id: 36898309When a pregnant woman has mental illness, it can also affect her baby. Creative arts like music, drawing, and storytelling can help women feel better, but there aren't many studies on this, especially for women in the hospital before their babies are born.
Prevalence of Intoxicating Substance Use Before or During Sex Among Young Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Gómez-Núñez MI; Molla-Esparza C; Gandia Carbonell N; Badenes Ribera L pubmed id: 36897426Many young adults use drugs or alcohol before or during sex, which can increase health risks like STDs. Alcohol is the most common substance used, followed by marijuana and ecstasy. The study found differences in use based on where people live and their ethnicity.
Effect of phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors on major adverse cardiovascular events and overall mortality in a large nationwide cohort of men with erectile dysfunction and cardiovascular risk factors: A retrospective, observational study based on healthcare claims and national death index data.
Kloner RA; Stanek E; Crowe CL; Singhal M; Pepe RS; Bradsher J; Rosen RC pubmed id: 36897243Phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors, or PDE-5is, are medicines that help treat erectile dysfunction, which means they help people who have trouble getting or keeping an erection.
Exploring the health care experiences of women diagnosed with vulvodynia.
Templeman L; Eberhardt J; Ling J pubmed id: 36897241People with vulvodynia, a type of chronic pain, often have a hard time getting help. They might be told the wrong thing by doctors or not taken seriously because of gender.
Is there a difference in pelvic floor muscle tone between women with and without pelvic pain? A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Kadah S; Soh SE; Morin M; Schneider M; Heron E; Frawley H pubmed id: 36897234Some women with long-lasting pelvic pain have changes in their pelvic muscles. But, scientists are not sure if these muscles are more or less tense than in women without this pain.
An assessment of facility readiness for comprehensive abortion care in 12 districts of Pakistan using the WHO Service Availability and Readiness Assessment tool.
Mahipala PG; Afzal S; Uzma Q; Aabroo A; Hemachandra N; Footman K; Johnston HB; Ganatra B; Reza TE; Ahmad AM; Hamza HB; Umar M; Hanif K; Awais S; Sarfraz M; Thom E pubmed id: 36897212In Pakistan, many health clinics are not ready to offer safe abortion and post-abortion care. Only a small number of places have all the important tools and training needed. More work is needed to help clinics, especially in rural areas, to be better prepared.
Breast sensorisexual function: a novel patient-reported outcome measure of sexual sensory functions of the breast.
Abramsohn EM; Pinkerton EA; Wroblewski K; Anitescu M; Flynn KE; Hazen A; Schumm P; Lindau ST pubmed id: 36897194Scientists need a way to check how well the breasts can feel sensations after surgery, to help improve health and feelings afterwards.
A Grounded Theory Model of Relationship Decision-Making in Non-Offending Partners of Individuals Accused of Sexual Offending.
Kamitz LC; Gannon TA pubmed id: 36894329This study looked at why some people stay with or leave their partner who has done something bad, like sexual offending. Researchers talked to 23 people and made a model with four steps about how they make their decision. They focused on different feelings, thoughts, and situations the partners faced.
A prospective, comparative study of clinical outcomes following clinic-based versus self-use of medical abortion.
Kapp N; Mao B; Menzel J; Eckersberger E; Saphonn V; Rathavy T; Pearson E pubmed id: 36894309The study looked at whether women have different health results when they get a medical abortion from a health clinic compared to when they get it from a pharmacy.
Medical tourism for late abortion: Women's profile and circumstances. A quantitative study among women who travelled within Europe for late abortion.
Jubert A; Bayen M; Serman F; Robin G; Catteau-Jonard S; Ollivon J; Tilly A; Messaadi N; Bayen S pubmed id: 36893521This study looks at why and who are the women traveling from France to the Netherlands for abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy. In France, they can't get an abortion after 12 weeks, but in the Netherlands, they can up to 22 weeks.
Women's sexual activity and experiences following female genital fistula surgery.
El Ayadi AM; Nalubwama H; Miller S; Mitchell A; Korn AP; Chen CCG; Byamugisha J; Painter C; Obore S; Barageine JK pubmed id: 36892111Fixing a medical issue called female genital fistula can really help women, but they might still face problems after surgery. More research is needed to help women get back to their normal lives with their families and in their communities.
High prevalence and incidence of gonorrhoea and chlamydia in young women eligible for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis in South Africa and Zimbabwe: results from the HPTN 082 trial.
Delany-Moretlwe S; Mgodi N; Bekker LG; Baeten JM; Li C; Donnell D; Agyei Y; Lennon D; Rose SM; Mokgatle M; Kassim S; Mukaka S; Adeyeye A; Celum C pubmed id: 36889914Scientists looked at how common certain diseases that can be spread through sex are among young African women who want to take medicine to prevent HIV. They also studied what might be causing these diseases to occur.
Highs, Lows, and Hormones: A Qualitative Metasynthesis of Transgender Individuals' Experiences Undergoing Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy.
Fowler JA; Warzywoda S; Franks N; Mendis M; Lazarou M; Bisshop F; Wood P; Dean JA pubmed id: 36884002Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy (GAHT) helps trans people match their gender identity. The study found that the journey with GAHT is different for everyone, bringing good changes but also challenges, and it suggests that support from others can make a big difference.
Revalidating a Measure of Parents' Attitudes Toward Gender and Sexuality Diversity-Inclusive Curricula in an Australian National Sample.
Ullman J; Hobby L; Ferfolja T pubmed id: 36883979This paper talks about a tool that checks how parents feel about including gender and sexuality topics in school. It uses questions to see if parents are supportive or not, and how capable they feel about handling these topics. Parents of kids in government schools helped test it, and it proved to work well.
Risk of thromboembolism in patients with COVID-19 who are using hormonal contraception: a Cochrane systematic review.
Hansen K; Cohen MA; Ramanadhan S; Paynter R; Edelman A; Henderson JT pubmed id: 36882324COVID-19 can make it more likely to get dangerous blood clots. People who have COVID-19 and use some birth control might have an even higher chance of getting blood clots, but there isn't much proof yet.
Mpox proctitis as a likely predisposing factor for chlamydial perihepatitis in a male patient.
Azrielant S; Sheffy A; Kanani F; Nissan I; Adler A; Dekel M pubmed id: 36882313Perihepatitis is a rare illness mostly seen in women, but sometimes happens in men. This paper talks about a man's case where he got this illness after having Mpox, caused by a rare strain of chlamydia.
Heterogeneity in HIV/Sexually Transmitted Infection Prevalence and Prevention Among the Partners of Transgender and Nonbinary People.
Tordoff DM; Minalga B; Perry NL; Gross B; Khosropour CM; Glick SN; Barbee LA; Duerr A pubmed id: 36881439This study looks at how common HIV and other infections are among partners of transgender and nonbinary people in Washington State. It also studies how these partners use ways to prevent these infections.
Experiences of discrimination and support among trans men and women partnered with cis men.
Celemen EJ; Scandurro AE; Hoff CC pubmed id: 36880134This study looked at how trans individuals and their cis male partners face discrimination. It found that discrimination happens at both big institutions and from people, and it can make life really hard for trans people. The study also showed how important support and understanding are from partners and services.
Expanding the pipeline for multipurpose prevention technologies: compounds with potential activity to prevent or treat HIV and other STIs.
Young Holt B; Hemmerling A; Moore S; Yang K pubmed id: 36878691People are still getting sick from HIV and other STIs, and some medicines are not working as well anymore. New types of medicines called MPTs might help stop these diseases. Most of these new medicines help prevent HIV, but only some also fight other STIs.
Derivation and Internal Validation of a Risk Score for Predicting Chlamydia trachomatis Infection in Kenyan Women Planning Conception.
Pulei AN; Lokken EM; Kinuthia J; Richardson BA; Mandaliya K; Jaoko W; McClelland RS pubmed id: 36877639The study worked on creating a risk score to find women more likely to have a Chlamydia infection. This helps decide who should get tested first in Kenya.
Ten Years of Disseminated Gonococcal Infections in North Carolina: A Review of Cases From a Large Tertiary Care Hospital.
Sciaudone M; Cope A; Mobley V; Samoff E; Seña AC pubmed id: 36877637More and more people in the United States are getting and reporting a type of infection called disseminated gonococcal infection (DGI).
Latent Profile Patterns of Network-Level Norms and Associations with Individual-Level Sexual Behaviors: The N2 Cohort Study in Chicago.
Shrader CH; Duncan DT; Chen YT; Driver R; Russell J; Moody RL; Knox J; Skaathun B; Durrell M; Hanson H; Eavou R; Goedel WC; Schneider JA pubmed id: 36877319The study looked at how friends and social influences affect sexual behaviors that might lead to higher risks of getting HIV among Black sexual and gender minority groups. Researchers found that people tend to have different patterns of what their friends think about and do regarding sexual activity and drug use that increase HIV risk. They suggest that understanding these patterns can help create better ways to reduce HIV risks.
Does girls' empowerment predict contraceptive intentions? Evidence from a survey of secondary school girls in Northwest Nigeria.
Khan AG; Tavrow P; Adamu F pubmed id: 36876650This study looked at how girls' empowerment in Nigeria affects their plans to use family planning. It found that having career goals and knowing about family planning make girls more likely to want to use contraception. The study suggests that helping girls learn about careers and family planning could help them feel more comfortable using contraception.
Revolution in abortion care? Perspectives of key informants on the importance of abortion method choice in the era of telemedicine.
Footman K pubmed id: 36876426Some people in England and Wales feel it's important to let patients choose between medical or surgical abortion because surgical options have been limited, especially since COVID-19. While medical abortions work for most people and both types are safe, there are concerns that limiting choices can make some patients feel left out or not respected. This study suggests talking more about the benefits and challenges of self-managed medical abortions.
"I wish I actually had known what the heck sex was:" What adolescent sexual minority males knew and wish they knew prior to sexual debut with a male partner.
Stout CD; Paredes CD; Nelson KM pubmed id: 36873566The study aims to learn what young boys, who are part of sexual minority groups, need to stay healthy when they first start having sex. This information can help create programs to make sure they stay healthy and avoid problems.
Measuring quality STI care among adolescent female primary care patients in Philadelphia.
Teixeira da Silva D; Makeneni S; Wall H; Bauermeister JA; Wood S pubmed id: 36868813This study created a new way to measure the quality of STI care. It helps check if care follows the guidelines and tracks how well we're doing at reaching health goals.
Reach, experience, and acceptability of an abortion self-care intervention in Bolivia: a mixed-methods evaluation.
Acre VN; Küng SA; Arce C; Yapu A; Iriondo D; Morales M pubmed id: 36867125In Bolivia, a project started in 2018 to help people get safe and informed support from community agents when they need an abortion. Many women, especially young and educated ones, got help during this project, and most were happy with the care they received. The project showed how important it is to give support and information, but there are still challenges like stigma and legal issues.
Availability of Extragenital Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Testing in 6 High-Incidence States.
Vu KL; Patani H; Bhargava A; Sukhija-Cohen AC pubmed id: 36863064Testing for certain infections in different body areas helps find more infections than testing in just one place. Experts say people should get tested regularly in multiple areas if they have certain types of sexual behaviors.
Healthy Vaccinee Bias and MenB-FHbp Vaccine Effectiveness Against Gonorrhea.
Abara WE; Bernstein KT; Lewis FMT; Pathela P; Islam A; Eberhart M; Cheng I; Ternier A; Sanderson Slutsker J; Madera R; Kirkcaldy R pubmed id: 36863060Some vaccines helped protect against the disease gonorrhea, but a different vaccine called MenB-FHbp did not work. The vaccine that did not work didn't change the results of other studies that said some vaccines were effective.
The Relationship Between Directly Observed Therapy for Chlamydia Infections and Retesting Rates in an Adolescent Population.
Nightingale KJ; Makeneni S; Bonett S; Wood SM pubmed id: 36863059Chlamydia is a common infection in people aged 15 to 24 in the US. Doctors say young people should be watched while taking medicine to treat it, but not much research has checked if this helps them get better.
Sexual behaviour, STI and HIV testing and testing need among gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men recruited for online surveys pre/post-COVID-19 restrictions in the UK.
Brown JR; Reid D; Howarth AR; Mohammed H; Saunders J; Pulford CV; Ogaz D; Hughes G; Mercer CH pubmed id: 36858811Researchers looked at how often gay and bisexual men in the UK got tested for STIs and HIV after COVID-19 restrictions were lifted. They also compared these testing habits and needs to how things were before the pandemic.
Hysterectomy and sexual function: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Dedden SJ; Werner MA; Steinweg J; Lissenberg-Witte BI; Huirne JAF; Geomini PMAJ; Maas JWM pubmed id: 36857309Many people worry about their sex life after having a hysterectomy, but scientists still haven't figured out exactly how it might change. The research doesn't have clear answers yet.