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Prospective Study Urol Int 2018

The Effect of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy on Erectile Functions: A Prospective Clinical Study

Sahin M, Sen V, Eser E, Koc E, Gumus U, Karakuzu C, et al. — Urol Int, 2018

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Summary

What Researchers Did

Researchers prospectively studied 50 male patients who were receiving HBOT for various conditions, measuring erectile function using the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) questionnaire before and after their HBOT course.

What They Found

Mean erectile function scores improved significantly after HBOT (15.74 before vs 19.50 after, p < 0.001). Scores for intercourse satisfaction, orgasmic function, sexual desire, and overall satisfaction also improved significantly.

Canadian Relevance

No direct Canadian connection identified.

Study Limitations

This was an uncontrolled before-after study with no comparison group; the IIEF improvement may reflect the natural course of treated conditions rather than a specific effect of HBOT on erectile function.

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Study Details

Study Type Prospective Study
Category Uncategorised
Source Pubmed
PubMed ID 30089290
Year Published 2018
Journal Urol Int
MeSH Terms Aged; Erectile Dysfunction; Humans; Hyperbaric Oxygenation; Male; Middle Aged; Orgasm; Patient Satisfaction; Penile Erection; Prospective Studies; Recovery of Function; Severity of Illness Index; Sexual Behavior; Treatment Outcome

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