In elderly populations, frailty is associated with higher mortality risk. Although many frailty scores (FS) have been proposed, no single score is considered the gold standard. We aimed to evaluate the agreement between a wide range of FS in the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA). Through a literature search, we identified 35 FS that could be calculated in ELSA wave 2 (2004-2005). We e...

Abstract Background The aim of this study is to compare anxiety, depression, body image, self-esteem, sexual function, and quality life (QoL) between infertile women control fertile undergoing tubal ligation (TL) using condom. Methods This cross-sectional was conducted on 600 in three groups with or without TL (200 each group), who met the inclusion criteria. They were selected from Royan Insti...

Objective: To investigate a possible correlation between sexual hormonal status and presence of female sexual dysfunctions (FSD) through the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) in females with spinal cord injuries (SCI). Methods: We selected 39 SCI fertile-aged women. At visit 1 we assessed the 5 presence of FSD using the FSFI and all individuals were submitted to a haematic hormonal evaluation...

BACKGROUND Many women experience sexual dysfunction where there are orgasm disorders and sexual difficulties. Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a herb known to improve the body's physical and psychological condition. OBJECTIVE The purpose of the study was to determine the efficacy and safety of a high-concentration ashwagandha root extract (HCARE) supplementation for improving sexual functi...

Abstract In the present study we aimed to investigate surgical outcomes of patients with persistent penile curvature (PC) after Collagenase Clostridium histolyticum (CCH) intraplaque injections. Data from 90 PC CCH in a multicentre 6 andrological centres were retrospectively reviewed. Three standardized techniques performed. Group 1: plaque incision grafting (PIG) prosthesis implant (PPI); 2: P...

BACKGROUND Sexual function is affected by personal and interpersonal factors, familial and social traditions, culture, religion, menopause, and aging. So, ethnicity is a determining factor in sexual function. The present study aimed to investigate the prevalence of sexual dysfunction and attitudes towards sexuality in postmenopausal women among three different ethnic groups in Iran. METHODS T...

INTRODUCTION Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) violates human rights. FGM/C women's sexuality is not well known and often it is neglected by gynecologists, urologists, and sexologists. In mutilated/cut women, some fundamental structures for orgasm have not been excised. AIM The aim of this report is to describe and analyze the results of four investigations on sexual functioning in di...

INTRODUCTION Although women's total removal of their pubic hair has been described as a "new norm," little is known about the pubic hair removal patterns of sexually active women in the United States. AIMS The purpose of this study was to assess pubic hair removal behavior among women in the United States and to examine the extent to which pubic hair removal methods are related to demographic...

background: infertility as the bitterest life experience can affect sexual function. many studies have shown agitation, depression, marital dissatisfaction, and sexual dysfunction as the psychological outcomes resulting from infertility. many factors, including body mass index, influence the female sexual function. objective: this study aimed to assess the prevalence of female sexual dysfunctio...