the classical etiology of erectile dysfunction (ed) comprises aging and vascular, neurogenic, psychological and hormonal components. recent studies have shown that ed can be the forerunner of serious cardiovascular disturbances. it has also been reported that peripheral neuropathy and microvascular injuries caused by pathophysiological changes in patients with diabetes and obesity lead to ed in...

OBJECTIVE Poor outcome and neuropsychological sequelae after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) is a persistent problem. Pituitary dysfunction has been proposed as a contributing factor. Clinical studies have given variable and conflicting results on its importance and incidence after SAH. The aim of this study was to prospectively examine SAH patients with assessment of endocrine functio...

background & aim: sexual health is an essential element of quality of life, affecting both physical and psychological domains. hormones used in contraceptive methods have contradictory effects on sexual function. in this study, we aimed to compare sexual function in women using combined oral contraceptives (coc) and depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (dmpa), referred to healthcare centers affili...

Acne vulgaris is a common skin condition which can present as a part of metabolic syndrome called polycystic ovarian syndrome(PCOS). This study was done to determine the associated cutaneous findings in acne, its association with PCOS and the hormonal changes in acne vulgaris. A prospective study was done on 50 female patients who presented with acne. Presence of associated clinical manifestati...

Understanding of the atherosclerosis process has evolved from simple plaque build-up causing blockage to inflammation and endothelial dysfunction. The underlying etiology for endothelial dysfunction and vascular inflammation is autonomic imbalance. Autonomic imbalance also causes hormonal dysregulation and cellular receptor sensitivity. Therefore, dysautonomia is the underlying etiology behind ...

Introduction. Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) is a very common disorder, with an estimated prevalence of having at least one sexual dysfunction of about 40%. Aim. To investigate the prevalence and types of FSD and the relationship between hormonal contraception (HC) and FSD in female German medical students. Main Outcome Measures. Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) with additional questions on...