The journal of sexual medicine
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Previous studies have suggested that erectile dysfunction (ED) is associated with chronic inflammation, which is also a principle mechanism of carcinogensis. However, very few studies have attempted to examine the association between ED and subsequent cancer. ⋯ We conclude that the incidence of cancer in the 5 years after an ED diagnosis is significantly higher than in the general population.
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Clinical Trial
Out of Eastern Africa: defibulation and sexual function in woman with female genital mutilation.
Female genital mutilation (FGM) is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as all procedures that involve partial or total removal of the female external genitalia and/or injury to the female genital organs for cultural or any other non-therapeutic reasons. ⋯ Defibulation using CO(2) laser may improve some aspects of sexual function in patients who undergo defibulation but not all.