Showing 61-76 of 76 for: Cochrane Systematic Reviews > Male genitourinary 
- Sildenafil citrate for erectile dysfunction in patients with multiple sclerosis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Mar-2012
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common sexual disease in male patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). Sildenafil citrate is considered as an effective drug in the treatment of male ED in the general population, but it has not been systematically reviewed in
- Simple urethral dilatation, endoscopic urethrotomy, and urethroplasty for urethral stricture disease in adult men
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Nov-2012
Strictures of the urethra are the most common cause of obstructed micturition in younger men and frequently recur after initial treatment. Standard treatment comprises internal widening of the strictured area by simple dilatation or by telescope-guided in
- Single versus double intrauterine insemination (IUI) in stimulated cycles for subfertile couples
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 20-Sep-2010
Intrauterine insemination, with or without controlled ovarian hyperstimulation, is one of the treatment modalities offered to couples who have tried to conceive for at least one year (subfertile couples). It has been suggested that increasing the number o
- Sperm washing to prevent HIV transmission from HIV-infected men but allowing conception in sero-discordant couples
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Mar-2011
Sperm washing is a term used to describe the process in which individual spermatozoa are separated from the seminal fluid. Sperm washing is used to prevent HIV transmission but allow conception in sero-discordant couples, where the male is HIV positive, b
- Steroid hormones for contraception in men
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Feb-2012
Male hormonal contraception has been an elusive goal. Administration of sex steroids to men can shut off sperm production through effects on the pituitary and hypothalamus. However, this approach also decreases production of testosterone, so 'add-back' th
- Strategies for managing sexual dysfunction induced by antidepressant medication
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 16-Apr-2013
Sexual dysfunction (including altered sexual desire, orgasmic and ejaculatory dysfunction, erectile and other problems) is a relatively common side effect of antidepressant medication. These sexual side effects may compromise a person's lifestyle and resu
- Strategies for partner notification for sexually transmitted infections, including HIV
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 1-Oct-2013
Partner notification (PN) is the process whereby sexual partners of an index patient are informed of their exposure to a sexually transmitted infection (STI) and the need to obtain treatment. For the person (index patient) with a curable STI, PN aims to e
- Sucrose for analgesia in newborn infants undergoing painful procedures
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-Dec-2012
Administration of oral sucrose with and without non-nutritive sucking is the most frequently studied non-pharmacological intervention for procedural pain relief in neonates.
- Surgical or radiological treatment for varicoceles in subfertile men
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Apr-2021
Varicoceles are associated with male subfertility; however, the mechanisms by which varicoceles affect fertility have yet to be satisfactorily explained. Several treatment options exist, including surgical or radiological treatment, however the safest and
- Synchronised approach for intrauterine insemination in subfertile couples
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-Dec-2014
In many countries intrauterine insemination (IUI) is the treatment of first choice for a subfertile couple when the infertility work up reveals an ovulatory cycle, at least one open Fallopian tube and sufficient spermatozoa. The final goal of this treatme
- Techniques for surgical retrieval of sperm prior to intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) for azoospermia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 26-Nov-2008
Azoospermia, the absence of sperm in ejaculated semen, is the most severe form of male-factor infertility and is present in approximately 5% of all investigated infertile couples. The advent of intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) has transformed trea
- Third trimester antiviral prophylaxis for preventing maternal genital herpes simplex virus (HSV) recurrences and neonatal infection
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-Feb-2008
Genital herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection is one of the most common viral sexually transmitted infections. The majority of women with genital herpes will have a recurrence during pregnancy. Transmission of the virus from mother to fetus typically occur
- Transurethral microwave thermotherapy for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 28-Jun-2021
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) has been the gold-standard treatment for alleviating urinary symptoms and improving urinary flow in men with symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). However, the morbidity of TURP approaches 20%, and
- Treatments for priapism in boys and men with sickle cell disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 26-Aug-2010
Sickle cell disease comprises a group of genetic haemoglobin disorders. The predominant symptom associated with sickle cell disease is pain resulting from the occlusion of small blood vessels by abnormally 'sickle-shaped' red blood cells. There are other
- Types of indwelling urethral catheters for short-term catheterisation in hospitalised adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Sep-2014
Urinary tract infection (UTI) is the most common hospital-acquired infection. The major associated cause is indwelling urethral catheters. Several measures have been introduced to reduce catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs). One of these
- Vasectomy occlusion techniques for male sterilization
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-Mar-2014
Vasectomy is an increasingly popular and effective family planning method. A variety of vasectomy techniques are used worldwide, including vas occlusion techniques (excision and ligation, thermal or electrocautery, and mechanical and chemical occlusion me
