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Liu J, Bao T, Wang Q, Jiang H, Zhang X. Stigma and its associations with self-confidence and sexual relations in 4 types of premature ejaculation. Basic Clin Androl 2024; 34:11. [PMID: 38951750 PMCID: PMC11218248 DOI: 10.1186/s12610-024-00226-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 07/03/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Although men with premature ejaculation (PE) always show more negative emotions, including embarrassment, guilt and worry, this may be related to the stigma of PE. To investigated stigma and its associations with self-confidence and sexual relations in 4 PE syndromes, a survey was conducted in our hospital from December 2018 to December 2019 among 350 men with self-reported PE and 252 men without self-reported PE. The stigma, self-confidence and sexual relations were assessed by the Social Impact Scale (SIS) and Self-Esteem and Relationship questionnaire (SEAR), respectively. Ejaculation control, sexual life satisfaction and distress caused by PE were evaluated by the Index of PE. RESULTS Men with self-reported PE had higher internalized shame and social isolation scores and lower SEAR scores than control subjects. The highest score of internalized shame and social isolation and the lowest score of SEAR appeared in men with lifelong PE (LPE). After age adjustment, the positive relationships were stronger between distress about PE and internalized shame. Whereas, the stronger negative associations were found between social isolation and sexual satisfaction. The strongest association was observed between social isolation and sexual relationship. Therefore, the stigma associated with PE adversely affects the self-confidence, self-esteem, and sexual relationships of men with PE. CONCLUSION Men with PE, especially LPE, have a high level of stigma and disharmonious sexual relations, and often lack self-confidence and self-esteem, which have a certain negative impact on their physical and mental health and life. These will be the key issues to be considered when we formulate a personalized treatment plan for PE.
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- Jishuang Liu
- Department of Urology, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Genitourinary Diseases, The Institute of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical UniversityAnhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
- Department of Urology, Anqing Municipal Hospital, Anqing Medical Center of Anhui Medical University, Renmin Road No. 352, Yingjiang District, Anqing, 246003, Anhui, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology, Anqing Municipal Hospital, Anqing Medical Center of Anhui Medical University, Renmin Road No. 352, Yingjiang District, Anqing, 246003, Anhui, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology, Anqing Municipal Hospital, Anqing Medical Center of Anhui Medical University, Renmin Road No. 352, Yingjiang District, Anqing, 246003, Anhui, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University First Hospital Institute of Urology, Peking University Andrology Center, Peking University First Hospital, No. 8 Xishiku Street Xicheng District, Beijing, China.
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China.
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Yadav A, Tiwari P, Dada R. Yoga and Lifestyle Changes: A Path to Improved Fertility - A Narrative Review. Int J Yoga 2024; 17:10-19. [PMID: 38899142 PMCID: PMC11185437 DOI: 10.4103/ijoy.ijoy_211_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2023] [Revised: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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Infertility, a widespread medical condition affecting numerous couples globally, persists as a challenge despite advances in assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs), often burdened by financial, physical, and emotional strains. Complementary and alternative approaches, notably yoga, have garnered attention for potentially enhancing fertility outcomes. Studies reveal yoga's influence on factors contributing to infertility, including reduced oxidative stress (OS) and oxidative DNA damage (ODD). OS, linked to mutagenic base formation, higher malondialdehyde levels, abnormal methylation, and altered gene expression, can impair sperm genome integrity. Yoga's efficacy is evident in lowering OS, positively affecting signal transmission, gene expression, and physiological systems. Furthermore, yoga has a positive impact on addressing the dysregulation of apoptosis, resulting in improved processes such as spermatogenesis, sperm maturation, and motility, while also reducing DNA fragmentation. OS correlates with genome-wide hypomethylation, telomere shortening, and mitochondrial dysfunction, contributing to genome instability. Yoga and meditation significantly reduce OS and ODD, ensuring proper reactive oxygen levels and preserving physiological systems. The review explores potential mechanisms underlying yoga's positive impact on infertility, including enhanced blood flow, reduced inflammation, relaxation response, and modulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis. Furthermore, a comprehensive review of the literature reveals substantial evidence supporting the positive effects of yoga on infertility factors. These include oxidative stress (OS), oxidative DNA damage (ODD), epigenetic changes, hormonal balance, ovarian function, menstrual irregularities, and stress reduction. In summary, yoga emerges as a promising adjunctive therapy for infertility, demonstrating the potential to mitigate key factors influencing reproductive success. Although preliminary evidence indicates the positive effects of yoga on infertility, further clinical research is imperative to define specific benefits, molecular mechanisms associated, optimal protocols, and long-term effects in infertility treatment plans.
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- Anjali Yadav
- Department of Anatomy, Lab for Molecular Reproduction and Genetics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Anatomy, Lab for Molecular Reproduction and Genetics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Anatomy, Lab for Molecular Reproduction and Genetics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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Bhat S, Pandey MK, K U, Gokani N, Rao TSS. A Scoping Review: Is Yoga an Effective Intervention for Erectile Dysfunction and Premature Ejaculation? Cureus 2024; 16:e53265. [PMID: 38435916 PMCID: PMC10905059 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.53265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024] Open
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There is increasing concern among both healthcare professionals and the general public about the long-term effectiveness and possible adverse effects of medicines used to treat premature ejaculation (PE) and erectile dysfunction (ED). There is also a growing recognition of the advantages of incorporating alternative or traditional approaches into healthcare systems. Yoga is gaining popularity globally and has emerged as a viable adjunct and alternative to add value to patient care and prevention of illnesses, which requires further investigation. This scoping review aimed to explore the effects of yoga as an independent or adjunct intervention in treating ED and PE. In this review study, researchers conducted a systematic literature review from 2000 to 2023 as per the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Electronic databases of Scopus, Google Scholar, Web of Science, and PubMed were used for literature searches. Studies published in the English language on male individuals with ED and PE and those with comorbid stress, anxiety, and depression were also included. Studies on these sexual dysfunctions, comorbid with HIV/AIDS, and severe psychiatric conditions, i.e., schizophrenia, bipolar affective disorders, and substance dependence, except alcohol, were excluded. Ten studies out of the 2016 selected articles met the inclusion criteria and were included in the final analysis. The findings of this scoping review revealed that yoga interventions are more effective in managing PE and ED, with a greater emphasis on the former. Yoga is an effective, safe, and affordable approach recommended for managing erectile functions and PE. Men can improve their quality of life and regain confidence in sexual functioning by incorporating yoga into their routines. The study shows the potential benefits of yoga for both conditions, indicating the need for further robust studies in this area. Researchers advocate practising yoga under professional supervision for optimal safety and guidance.
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- Clinical Psychology, JSS Medical College, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysore, IND
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- Human Consciousness and Yogic Sciences, Mangalore University, Mangalagangothri, IND
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- Psychiatry, JSS Medical College, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysore, IND
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- Psychiatry, JSS Medical College, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysore, IND
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Gao P, Liu X, Zhu T, Gao R, Gao J, Zhang Y, Jiang H, Huang H, Zhang X. Vital function of DRD4 in dapoxetine medicated premature ejaculation treatment. Andrology 2023; 11:1175-1187. [PMID: 36746766 DOI: 10.1111/andr.13390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2022] [Revised: 01/11/2023] [Accepted: 01/12/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Recently, dapoxetine has been widely accepted to treat premature ejaculation by fast-inhibiting 5-hydroxytryptamine reuptake. However, dapoxetine is not suitable for all premature ejaculation patients in clinical treatment. We need to investigate and reveal the mechanism deeply to solve this problem. OBJECTIVES To investigate and reveal the function of dopamine D4 receptor in dapoxetine medicated premature ejaculation treatment. MATERIALS AND METHODS A rat model was used to screen rapid ejaculators. The molecular mechanisms of histone serotonylation-mediated regulation of dopamine D4 receptor were demonstrated by chromatin immunoprecipitation, DNA pull-down, mass spectrometry analysis, and coimmunoprecipitation experiments. The biological function of dopamine D4 receptor was investigated through in vivo experiments by intrathecal injection of shDRD4 to knockdown dopamine D4 receptor. RESULTS In this study, we found that dapoxetine increased expression of 5-hydroxytryptamine and dopamine D4 receptor. We demonstrated that dapoxetine increased levels of 5-hydroxytryptamine, which promoted histone serotonylation (H3K4me3Q5ser) and transcription factor myeloid zinc-finger 1 complex binding on the dopamine D4 receptor promoter, upregulated the expression of dopamine D4 receptor and thus delayed ejaculation. DISCUSSION In this study, we demonstrated that dapoxetine increased the levels of 5-hydroxytryptamine, which promoted histone serotonylation and myeloid zinc-finger 1 complex binding to the dopamine D4 receptor promoter and upregulated the expression of dopamine D4 receptor, thus delaying ejaculation. CONCLUSION It is a novel mechanism that dapoxetine take effect of premature ejaculation treatment through upregulating the dopamine D4 receptor, which indicated that upregulated dopamine D4 receptor would enhance the dapoxetine effect in premature ejaculation treatment. This may lead to the development of novel therapeutic interventions for premature ejaculation.
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- Pan Gao
- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Andrology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
- Department of Human Sperm Bank, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, Anhui Province, China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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Kempeneers P. Revue systématique des essais consacrés aux traitements psycho-comportementaux de l’éjaculation prématurée. SEXOLOGIES 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.sexol.2021.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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