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Pakpahan C, Agustinus A, Sa'adi A, Nguyen TTA, Liamputtong P, Effendy C, Hinting A. Lay understanding and experience of sexual intercourse among couples with infertility undergoing an assisted reproduction technology program: A qualitative study. Heliyon 2024; 10:e26879. [PMID: 38434274 PMCID: PMC10907792 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e26879] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Revised: 02/09/2024] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024] Open
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Aim To explore the perception and lay understanding of sexual intercourse and sexual life experiences among infertile couples before, during, and after undergoing an assisted reproduction technology (ART) program. Method The participants of this descriptive qualitative study were Indonesian couples with infertility who underwent an ART program. Semi-structured interviews were conducted between September and December 2022, and the participants' responses were recorded. Data were analyzed using a step-by-step analysis based on Braun's qualitative analysis. The study was reported based on the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting a Qualitative Research (COREQ) Checklist. Results Fifty participants were included, and five themes were developed before and two themes during or after the ART program. The couples' knowledge varied as they experienced sexual intercourse at different periods, such as before, during, and after the ART program. Many participants reported that ART affected their emotions and mood, leading to decreased desire to engage in sexual intercourse. However, some used sexual intercourse as a basis for creating optimism and confidence in having offspring. Furthermore, couples perceived that the purpose of sexual intercourse is not only to have offspring but also to improve communication, promote intimacy, and express affection. In contrast, some perceived the ART program as time consuming, preventing them from engaging in sexual activities. However, not all couples considered sexual activity solely as a means of procreation. They concluded that sexual behavior is not only determined by genetics. Conclusion Couples who underwent the ART program regardless of its effectiveness were aware that sexual interaction is not only for having children but also for preserving harmony and familial connection.
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- Cennikon Pakpahan
- Andrology Study Program, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
- Ferina Mother and Child Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia
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- Andrology Study Program, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
- Ferina Mother and Child Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia
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- Ferina Mother and Child Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
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- College of Health Sciences, VinUniversity, Gia Lam District, Hanoi, Viet Nam
- Center for Global Health, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, USA
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- Medical Surgical Nursing Department, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing. Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia
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- Andrology Study Program, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
- Ferina Mother and Child Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia
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Margiana R, Yousefi H, Afra A, Agustinus A, Abdelbasset WK, Kuznetsova M, Mansourimoghadam S, Ajam Ekrami H, Mohammadi MJ. The effect of toxic air pollutants on fertility men and women, fetus and birth rate. Rev Environ Health 2023; 38:565-576. [PMID: 35724665 DOI: 10.1515/reveh-2022-0032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2022] [Accepted: 05/31/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Human health is affected by various factors such as air pollutants. Exposure to toxic air pollutants is impaired fertility in men and women. The purpose of this review study was investigation of the effect of toxic air pollutants on fertility and birth rate. Databases used to for searched were the PubMed, Web of Science, Springer and Science Direct (Scopus) and Google Scholar. Identify all relevant studies published 1999-2022. In this study, according to databases five hundred articles were retrieved. 33 studies were screened after review and 19 full-text articles entered into the analysis process. Finally, 11 articles were selected in this study. The literature signs a notable health effects from toxic air pollutants and increase risk of infertility in men and women and having a variety of reproductive system cancers such as prostate, bladder, ovary, kidney and uterus. According to the finding toxic air pollutants can increase the risk infertility in men and women, incidence of cancers of reproductive system and decrease the birth rate. Activities that play an important role in reducing the health effects of toxic air pollutants such as infertility in men and women and reducing the population rate of communities are improving the quality of fuel used in the home, car, industries, changing production processes in large industries, installing catalysts to reduce emissions in cars, use more public transportation, plant trees and increase green space per capita, increase public awareness about various effects of toxic air pollutants and protective measures.
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- Ria Margiana
- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Surabaya, Indonesia
- Andrology Program, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
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- Thalassemia & Hemoglobinopathy Research Center, Health Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Abadan University of Medical Sciences, Abadan, Iran
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- Andrology Program-Department of Biology Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
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- Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Physical Therapy, Kasr Al-Aini Hospital, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Propaedeutics of Dental Diseases, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow, Russia
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- Student research komiteh, School of Public Health, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health AND Environmental Technology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Pakpahan C, Ilhamsyah I, Supardi S, Narulita P, Agustinus A, Darmadi D. The interplay between neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio, platelet-lymphocyte ratio, erectile dysfunction, and Peyronie's disease: A meta-analysis of observational studies. Arch Ital Urol Androl 2023; 95:11162. [PMID: 36924369 DOI: 10.4081/aiua.2023.11162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2023] [Accepted: 02/16/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION This study aims to investigate the relationship between Neutrophil- Lymphocyte Ratio (NLR), Platelet-Lymphocyte Ratio (PLR) with Erectile Dysfunction (ED) and Peyronie's disease (PD). METHODS We conducted a meta-analysis of the observational study by searching for the appropriate keywords in eight databases. The risk of publication bias of the included studies was assessed by Egger's test and Kendall's t. The data extraction was carried out for each study and analysed using Revman 5.0. RESULTS There were eleven eligible studies out of the 411 studies retrieved. Eight studies were conducted on cases of erectile dysfunction, and three studies on Peyronie's disease. There was a significant relationship between NLR, PLR and ED (SMD: 0.59, 95% CI: 0.33-0.85 and SMD: 0.64, 95% CI: 0.13-1.16, respectively). The same was also found for PD. The active phase of PD tended to have higher NLR (SMD: 0.68, 95% CI: 0.43-0.92) and PLR (SMD: 0.27, 95% CI: 0.06-0.49) compared to the chronic phase. No publication bias was found in both ED and PD studies. CONCLUSIONS NLR and PLR indicate an ongoing inflammatory process in both ED and PD. These findings can be used as markers of treatment and prognosis of both diseases in sexual health care.
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- Cennikon Pakpahan
- Andrology Study Program, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya; Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya; Andrology Outpatient Clinic, General Academic Dr. Soetomo Hospital, Surabaya.
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- Andrology Study Program, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya; Andrology Outpatient Clinic, General Academic Dr. Soetomo Hospital, Surabaya.
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- Andrology Study Program, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya; Andrology Outpatient Clinic, General Academic Dr. Soetomo Hospital, Surabaya.
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- Andrology Study Program, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya; Andrology Outpatient Clinic, General Academic Dr. Soetomo Hospital, Surabaya.
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- Andrology Study Program, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya; Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya; Andrology Outpatient Clinic, General Academic Dr. Soetomo Hospital, Surabaya.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan.
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Pakpahan C, Darmadi D, Agustinus A, Rezano A. Framing and understanding the whole aspect of oral sex from social and health perspectives: a narrative review. F1000Res 2022; 11:177. [PMID: 36035886 PMCID: PMC9377381 DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.108675.3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Historically, oral sex is part of human sexual behaviour even though some consider it taboo, and its expression is deemed inappropriate. Human rights also stand out as technology becomes more sophisticated, leading to its practice disclosure in the 21st century. The large-scale oral sex discussion in media encourages people to express it, and there is feedback on whether it is right or not. It all depends on each person’s values. We found this sexual behaviour occurs everywhere regardless of religion, culture and race. Pop culture influences this behaviour considerably. It can be seen in music, movies and television programmes that allude to oral sex. Numerous motivations underlying this behaviour include sexual pleasure for the sake of psychological well-being. It is undeniable that this behaviour is still controversial. There is a risk of it causing disease, but it reportedly provides many benefits. Oral sex is not a new behaviour crossing boundaries, according to our theory. It is an old behaviour that has been highlighted because of the factors that support it. This behaviour, still considered taboo, has its disadvantages, such as sexually transmitted disease and oral cancer, but also has benefits, such as preventing preeclampsia.
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- Cennikon Pakpahan
- Andrology Study Program, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, North Sumatera, Indonesia
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- Andrology Study Program, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia
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- Andrology Study Program, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang, West Java, Indonesia
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Setiawan A, Japari A, Febriani RN, Lestari SW, Tanojo TD, Pramesti MPBD, Agustinus A, Atmaja MHHS, Fitriah M, Utomo B. An update in improving erectile dysfunction therapy in Indonesia by using Li-ESWT and tadalafil combination - vascular endothelial growth factor and peak systolic velocity comparison: a randomized clinical trial. J Mens Health 2022. [DOI: 10.31083/j.jomh1805118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Pakpahan C, Agustinus A, Darmadi D. Comprehensive Intersystemic Assessment Approach to Relieve Psychogenic Erectile Dysfunction: A Review. Open Access Maced J Med Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.3889/oamjms.2021.6116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Psychogenic erectile dysfunction (ED) is a very common condition in men. About 40% of ED cases are psychogenic. Many of the psychogenic ED patients are young men. The causes of psychogenic ED can be generalized as well as situational. Psychogenic management approaches are different from organic ED. In patients with psychogenic ED, an intersystemic approach is needed for both the patient and his partner. This intersystemic approach will inspect the real cause of the problem. Intersystemic approach: The intersystemic approach not only focuses on the patient side but also on his partner. This approach provides space for partners to explore and understand their sexual life. In this article, we focus to explore a research that conducts intersystemic principle in ED management. We conclude that in psychogenic ED, an intersystematic approach is important for determining the root cause of the problem. Finding the right core cause will determine the right treatment. This therapy can combine with pharmacologic treatments. These therapies can give a better outcome for psychogenic ED.
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Hinting A, Agustinus A. Recent updates of sperm cryopreservation technique: a literature review. Indonesia Journal of Biomedical Science 2020. [DOI: 10.15562/ijbs.v14i2.230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Marthasari RS, Agustinus A, Supardi S, Hinting A, I’tishom R. The effect of cryopreservation technique in a very low number sperm count at Soetomo Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia. Bali Med J 2020. [DOI: 10.15562/bmj.v9i1.1732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Pramesemara IGN, Setiawan A, Tanojo TD, Agustinus A, Hartono J. Vitamin C and ubiquinone able to maintain sperm telomers length on infertile’s men: a clinical trial at Doctor Soetomo Regional General Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia. Bali Med J 2020. [DOI: 10.15562/bmj.v9i1.1733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Yudiwati R, Pramesti MPBD, Agustinus A, Pradana E, Purwanto B. IMPACT OF PREPARATION USING CONVENTIONAL AND MODIFIED DENSITY GRADIENT CENTRIFUGATION METHODS ON SPERM CONCENTRATION, MOTILITY AND NUMBER OF NORMAL MOTILE SPERM RECOVERY (NMSR). FMI 2017. [DOI: 10.20473/fmi.v53i3.6447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Some preparation techniques, either conventional or advanced, have been provided. Advanced technique may overcome the limitations of conventional techniques. Recently, not all fertility clinics in Indonesia are able to provide advanced preparation techniques. Some techniques require expensive equipments and can only be used for intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI). Some fertility clinics use a modified procedure, namely the combination of density gradient centrifugation with a swim-up method for the preparation of the sperm to be used in ART. This study aimed to determine whether the modified density gradient centrifugation, which is density gradient centrifugation followed by a swim-up, is able to yield better results than conventional density gradient centrifugation. This study was a laboratory experimental pre and pos-test control group design. Population was all adult men aged 21-40 years old and the sampling unit was the man donor’s semen which fulfilled inclusion criterias, collected during the periode of the study. Sample size was eight. Sperm analysis were done before and after preparation in conventional and modified group. Descriptive comparation analysis have been used. This study obtained NMSR 7.9+5.5 million/ejaculate and recovery rate (RR) 27.66+11.8 %. RR was lower compared to RR obtained conventional DGC method. RR might be lower because in modified DGC samples undergo two steps selection while conventional DGC only one step selection. But conventional DGC samples should be centrifuged twice, therefore sperms might experience more trauma. Lower RR sperm does not exclude the possibility to be used for ART, because still within the required number for all TRBs. In conclusion, modified DGC preparation method obtained lower NMSR and RR, nevertheless harvested sperms can still be used in all kind of ART.
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