Female Urology

Physical therapy, perineural injections may provide relief without surgery, experts say

In general, we recommend cryoablation for patients with localized, high-grade tumors and higher-volume disease who are not potent or not interested in maintaining their potency.

Oak Brook, IL--Patients with interstitial cystitis may also have vulvodynia, another pelvic pain syndrome that isn't well understood and can be difficult to treat. But research is beginning to tease out the sources of pain, and therapies aimed at treating neuropathic pain seem to offer the most effective approach to treatment today.

The risk of bone fractures increases for those prostate cancer patients on androgen-deprivation therapy by more than 40%, according an article in last week's New England Journal of Medicine (2005; 352:154-64).

Prostate cancer patients receiving androgen deprivation therapy are frequently not screened nor treated for osteoporosis, according to an article in the online edition of Cancer (Dec. 13, 2004).

Philadelphia--Men being treated with radiation therapy for testicular cancer should be encouraged to cryopreserve sperm, say authors of a small study presented at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine annual meeting.

Philadelphia--Treatment for testicular cancer caused the rates of severe oligozoospermia and azoospermia to rise from 7% to 27% and 0% to 12%, respectively, in a study that suggests a need for sperm banking in men treated for the disease.

Philadelphia--The incidence of major malformations after intracytoplasmic sperm injection is similar to that of conventional in vitro fertilization pregnancies and terminations, according to new data from an Australian study.

Philadelphia--Even after vasovasostomy success, there is a chance that transient patency the "shutting down" of viable sperm production may occur, say researchers from the University of Alabama, Medical College of Wisconsin, and University of Iowa.

Toronto--Although few published studies exist on the prevention of thromboembolic disorders in urologic surgery, the risk of such disorders appears to be similar to that seen in other major surgical procedures.Therefore, urologists should concentrate on identifying patients at sufficient risk to warrant routine thromboprophylaxis, said the co-author of a new set of antithrombotic guidelines from the American College of Chest Physicians.

Philadelphia--A new study shows that fertilization rates with cryopreserved sperm are not inferior to those with "fresh" sperm, although it will be several more years before researchers can determine whether the rates are equal in nature.

Philadelphia--Vasectomy reversal is a viable option for men who desire restoration of fertility despite obstructive intervals exceeding 14 years, according to the results of a study by Cleveland Clinic researchers.

Philadelphia--Vitamin D may play a role in sperm physiology and male infertility, according to findings from new basic research presented at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine 60th annual meeting.

Urology Associates of North Texas (UANT) has agreed to merge with a six-physician urology group in Forth Worth.

Caxias do Sul, Brazil--Men over the age of 40 years may have lower semen quality, but not necessarily lower sperm morphology. That's an important fact to remember when evaluating these men for infertility, suggests a study by Brazilian researchers.

Interstitial cystitis is not an uncommon condition, yet researchers continue in their struggle to define it and reach consensus on appropriate diagnostic criteria. In part one of this two-part Urology Times interview, Christopher K. Payne, MD, discusses the current controversy over the definition of IC and his approach to diagnosis.

Interstitial cystitis is not an uncommon condition, yet researchers continue in their struggle to define it and reach consensus on appropriate diagnostic criteria. In part one of this two-part Urology Times interview, Christopher K. Payne, MD, discusses the current controversy over the definition of IC and his approach to diagnosis.

Nearly one-half of in vitro fertilization cycles are conducted using intracytoplasmic sperm injection.

Postmenopausal women who are Hispanic, obese, and/or diabetic appear to be at higher risk for urogenital symptoms, according to findings from a large study.

Postmenopausal women who are Hispanic, obese, and/or diabetic appear to be at higher risk for urogenital symptoms, according to findings from a large study.

San Diego-Treatment with the dual neurotransmitter reuptake inhibitor duloxetine (Yentreve) results in durable improvement in symptoms of stress urinary incontinence, according to a study of open-label transition from placebo to active therapy.

San Diego-Two anticholinergic drugs commonly used in the treatment of overactive bladder have similarly low incidences of adverse events affecting the central nervous system, according to an analysis of data from a large randomized trial of the agents.

San Diego-Treatment with the dual neurotransmitter reuptake inhibitor duloxetine (Yentreve) results in durable improvement in symptoms of stress urinary incontinence, according to a study of open-label transition from placebo to active therapy.

San Diego--Two large studies have arrived at very different conclusions about the value of routine urine cytology and cystoscopy for evaluating women presenting with irritative voiding symptoms.

An investigational testosterone transdermal patch (Intrinsa) increases sexual activity and desire and decreases personal distress in women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder, according to study results presented at the North American Menopause Society annual meeting.