This article examines cognitive links between romantic love and creativity and between sexual desire and analytic thought based on construal level theory. It suggests that when in love, people typically focus on a long-term perspective, which should enhance holistic thinking and thereby creative thought, whereas when experiencing sexual encounters, they focus on the present and on concrete deta...

Abstract Introduction Sexual desire drives men to seek sexual activity and have a positive effect on cognitive function, emotional, affective state affecting the quality of life. This dynamic process is impacted by several factors including cognitive, neurophysiological spheres. Hormonal balance, Testosterone (T) Estradiol (E), also one knownwell- known associated desire.libido. Objective Our a...

Background: Vasectomy is a safe and effective method to prevent fertility. This method is practical in most regions, because it does not require complex technology. In spite of this, in some regions of Iran, It has not been approved because of the general believe that vasectomy causes impotence. Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional research, 110 persons who were underwent vasectomy ...

INTRODUCTION To determine the knowledge and attitude towards menopause and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) among postmenopausal women. METHOD A descriptive cross sectional study based on sample of convenience was conducted at outpatient services of Jinnah Medical College Hospital Karachi from 1st January 2005 to 30th April 2005. One hundred and two postmenopausal women who came to outpatien...

OBJECTIVE To analyze the relative risk of late-onset hypogonadism in men with osteoporosis and the usefulness of screening questionnaires. METHODS We correlated the Aging Male's Symptoms (AMS), Androgen Deficiency in Aging Male (ADAM) and International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5) questionnaires and the laboratory diagnosis of hypogonadism in 216 men aged 50-84 years (110 with osteopor...

A n increasing number of elderly men are receiving exogenous testosterone to treat hypogonadism, low libido, and general weakness. The impact of testosterone on the cardiovascular system is controversial. Elderly men are typically at higher risk for adverse cardiovascular events than age-matched women, and one study suggested that exogenous testosterone was associated with an increase in advers...

Sir, Patients undergoing chronic dialysis often believe they are unable to conceive, because of irregular menstruations and decreased libido; consequently, they do not regularly use contraceptive methods. Pregnancy is detected late, particularly in patients on peritoneal dialysis [1]. Early detection of pregnancy in dialysis patients is very important, in order to choose adequate methods for fo...

Objectives: The purpose of current study was to determine the effect of Phaleria macrocarpa (P. macrocarpa)fruits aqueous extract on reproductive performance of adult male rats by assessing the serum testosterone level and evaluating their libido behavior. Methods and Materials: Eighteen male adult Spraque Dawley rats were divided into three groups and designated as treatment (240 mg/kg P. macr...