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{"title":"Methods and Efficacy of Processing Testicular Sperm Samples in Obstructive and Non-Obstructive Azoospermia: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Terrence C Tsou, Shagnik Ray, Mahir Maruf, Taylor P Kohn, Mohammad H Zaman, Michael F Ayenew, Arvin K George, Amin S Herati","doi":"10.22514/jomh.2024.182","DOIUrl":"10.22514/jomh.2024.182","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is a cornerstone in managing male infertility, especially in obstructive azoospermia (OA) and non-obstructive azoospermia (NOA), necessitating sperm retrieval via testicular sperm extraction (TESE) or microdissection TESE (mTESE). However, the varied post-sperm extraction processing methods pose uncertainty regarding optimal approaches. To address this, a systematic review following preferred reporting items for systematic review and meta-analysis protocols (PRISMA-P) guidelines was conducted, identifying 16 relevant studies. These studies exhibited significant heterogeneity in methodologies and outcomes, with mechanical preparation and enzymatic digestion being the primary techniques investigated. Mechanical methods, including shredding, mincing, vortexing, and crushing, yielded varying sperm counts per 100 mg of tissue, with mincing showing promise in NOA cases. Enzymatic digestion, particularly with collagenase type IV, also showed effectiveness, though inconsistently. Additionally, techniques such as microfluidics and magnetic levitation showed potential for improving sperm retrieval efficiency. However, the lack of standardization in outcomes and reporting impedes the establishment of best practice protocols. While collagenase type IV with elastase seemed promising for OA samples and microfluidics for NOA cases, further studies with standardized methodologies and outcomes are necessary. Assessment of DNA damage and comparisons of ICSI success rates between processing methods are crucial for informed clinical practice. In conclusion, optimizing sperm quantity and quality for ICSI necessitates standardized methodologies and outcomes, with microfluidics and collagenase type IV with elastase showing promise pending further validation through well-designed studies.</p>","PeriodicalId":54391,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Mens Health","volume":"20 11","pages":"19-27"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11780683/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143069756","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exploring hypermasculinity as a moderator between sexual violence victimization and adverse mental health effects among sentenced incarcerated men.","authors":"Sebenzile Nkosi, Kopano Ratele, Yandisa Sikweyiya, Neo Morojele","doi":"10.22514/jomh.2024.169","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.22514/jomh.2024.169","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Sexual assault is a common occurrence among incarcerated men in correctional facilities, and severely impacts the psychological well-being of the victim. We explored hypermasculinity as a moderator between sexual violence (SV) victimization and consequent mental health outcomes (prototypic and masculine depression, alcohol use and drug use) among incarcerated men in Tshwane, South Africa. A convenience sample of 160 incarcerated men self-completed two questionnaires: Questionnaire 1, completed during their incarceration, included themes such as demographics, incarceration-related characteristics, and involvement in physical fighting, and Questionnaire 2, completed at least two months post their release from incarceration, included themes such as demographics, gang affiliation, hypermasculinity, SV victimization, misuse of substances and/or alcohol, prototypic depression and masculine depression. Descriptive analyses were conducted to examine sample characteristics. Associations between variables were examined with Pearson's correlational analysis while the moderation effect was tested with the SPSS PROCESS macro software. Hypermasculinity had a significant moderation effect on SV victimization and prototypic depression. <i>Post hoc</i> probing analyses showed a significant negative relationship between SV victimization and prototypic depression among men who highly endorsed hypermasculinity, but no significant relationship was observed among those who endorsed hypermasculinity at low or average levels. The moderation effect of hypermasculinity was not statistically significant for SV victimization and masculine depression, alcohol use and drug use. Men who were high in hypermasculinity had a decreased likelihood of prototypic depression despite having been sexually victimized. Interventions that address SV-related mental health outcomes should take into account the role of masculine ideals in SV-related psychological reactions among incarcerated men or men with a history of incarceration.</p>","PeriodicalId":54391,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Mens Health","volume":"20 10","pages":"89-100"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12061387/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144053989","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Video-endoscopic inguinal lymphadenectomy (VEIL) oncological and surgical benefits compared to open inguinal lymph node dissection (ILND).","authors":"Fayssal Alqudrah, Rachel Passarelli, Jennifer Sykes, Raeesa Islam, Kevin Chua, Saum Ghodoussipour","doi":"10.22514/jomh.2024.106","DOIUrl":"10.22514/jomh.2024.106","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Penile cancer accounts for about 1% of all male cancer diagnoses in the United States. Regional lymph node involvement is strongly correlated with overall outcomes, and as such the procedure of inguinal lymph node dissection (ILND) is imperative to the diagnostic and oncologic outcomes for these patients. The current gold standard of open ILND presents challenges in mitigating detrimental postoperative sequalae such as wound complications and lymphedema, without compromising oncologic outcomes. There has been a growing interest and shift in minimally invasive (MIS) approaches to tackle the challenges seen in the open approach to ILND. Several different minimally invasive techniques such as laparoscopic video-endoscopic inguinal lymphadenectomy (VEIL) and robotic-assisted VEIL approaches have been explored and described in the literature. A systematic literature search of PubMed and Medline (OVID) literature review was performed to assess outcomes in MIS approaches to ILND in comparison to traditional open approach. Key words included penile cancer/penile neoplasms, minimally-invasive procedures, robotics, video-endoscopic, robotic-assisted, inguinal lymphadenectomy, and inguinal lymph node dissections. Studies show that MIS approaches to ILND have potential to reduce high-grade postoperative complications, operative time, and hospital stay while ensuring oncologic outcomes. Despite the learning curve associated with MIS ILND, preliminary data does suggest favorable outcomes. Prospective, randomized trials are needed to reveal the full benefit of MIS ILND compared to open ILND.</p>","PeriodicalId":54391,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Mens Health","volume":"20 7","pages":"20-25"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12080537/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144082067","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exploration of experiences and attitudes associated with lung health promotion among Black males with a history of smoking.","authors":"Alicia K Matthews, Suchanart Inwanna, Dami Oyaluade, Alexis Chappel, Jennifer Akufo, Sage J Kim, Rohan Jeremiah","doi":"10.22514/jomh.2024.005","DOIUrl":"10.22514/jomh.2024.005","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>To examine knowledge and attitudes about lung health promotion (smoking cessation and lung cancer screening) among Black male smokers in a large Midwestern city in the United States. Semi-structured, in-depth interviews were conducted with 25 study participants. Each interview lasted approximately 45 minutes. Participants also completed a brief (5-10 minutes) survey measuring demographic characteristics, smoking experiences and knowledge and attitudes about lung health promotion activities. Descriptive statistics were used for quantitative data, and deductive thematic analysis for qualitative data analysis. The mean age of study participants was 57.5 years. Eighty-four percent of participants were current smokers, with the majority being daily smokers. Perceived risk for lung cancer was mixed, with 56% of participants endorsing that they considered themselves to be at high or moderate risk and the remaining 44% at low or no risk for lung cancer. Forty percent of participants reported having had a test to check their lungs for cancer. Participants were aware of the health risks associated with smoking but reported limited assistance from providers regarding the receipt of smoking cessation treatments. Awareness of lung cancer screening was limited, but participants expressed openness to screening; however, barriers were anticipated, including costs, fear and a reduced willingness to be screened in the absence of symptoms. Study participants reported limited experiences with lung health promotion activities. Knowledge about the facilitators and barriers can be used to develop health promotion interventions targeting smoking cessation and lung cancer screening.</p>","PeriodicalId":54391,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Mens Health","volume":"20 1","pages":"20-34"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11340808/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142057234","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Patient education services and the organizational factors affecting them at teaching hospitals affiliated with Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS), 2008","authors":"Ali Vafaee-Najar ,&nbsp;Hossein Ebrahimipour ,&nbsp;Mohammad-Reza Shidfar ,&nbsp;Reza Khani-Jazani","doi":"10.1016/j.jomh.2012.04.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jomh.2012.04.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Presenting educational and communicational programs for patients is considered to be one of the most significant executive roles of hospitals. Studying the status of patients’ training services, identifying the barriers, and the organizational factors that affect these in the hospitals affiliated to the Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS) was the aim of this study.</p></div><div><h3>Method</h3><p>This was a descriptive cross-sectional study. The participants were 441 patients, 200 physicians, 185 nurses, and 70 supervisors as well as the managers of the MUMS hospitals during the year 2008. Data were gathered using questionnaires and interviews. SPSS software (version 2), and ANOVA were used to analyze the data.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Only 42% of patients received the necessary training and 94% of them were not satisfied with the amount of training received (which was less than 5<!--> <!-->min in 83.3% of cases) or with the content (i.e. mainly related to the method of treating the disease). Of the physicians, 79.4% considered lack of time to be the most important barrier to patient’ training and 72% of the hospital managers ruled out the possibility of role play training by nurses under current conditions.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>Underestimating the role of nurses in patient education by the patients themselves and barriers such as high workload, lack of suitable space, lack of appropriate educational materials, and lack of emphasis by managers, were the most influential factors in terms of patient training. Therefore, reviewing the job description for staff, developing retraining programs for medical staff, boosting educational facilities and encouraging the provision of patient training as part of current hospital services could have an influence on promoting staff capability in the patient education process.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":54391,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Mens Health","volume":"9 4","pages":"Pages 230-237"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2012-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.jomh.2012.04.004","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"54625594","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"“No jobs, more crime. More jobs, less crime”: structural factors affecting the health of Latino men in Detroit","authors":"William D. Lopez MPH ,&nbsp;Louis F. Graham DrPH, MPH ,&nbsp;Caitlin Reardon BA ,&nbsp;Armando Matiz Reyes DDS ,&nbsp;Angela Reyes MPH ,&nbsp;Mark Padilla PhD, MPH","doi":"10.1016/j.jomh.2012.03.007","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jomh.2012.03.007","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Latinos comprise 14% of the United States (U.S.) population, and approximately 75% of Latinos in the U.S. are immigrants or children of immigrants. Urban Latino men face a distinct set of structural barriers that may influence their health and well-being. The collapse of the automobile industry in Detroit, Michigan, contributed to increased rates of racially stratified unemployment.</p></div><div><h3>Method</h3><p>Through semi-structured interviews and ethnography, we present a case study of nine Latino men who face decreasing opportunities for formal employment and navigate the constant threat of violence and deportation in the face of Detroit's rapid deindustrialization.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>In light of scarce work opportunities, participants sought income from the informal labor sector. This work was often illegal or dangerous, such as drug dealing, and perpetuated a cycle of violence. The threat of violence and deportation limited mobility and contact with authorities, especially among undocumented participants.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>In order to promote the health of urban Latino men, a careful consideration of the structural factors that shape their lives is essential. Interventions should work to leverage an extensive skill set and drive to work into meaningful formal employment, and consider the overarching effects of documentation on social mobility.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":54391,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Mens Health","volume":"9 4","pages":"Pages 255-260"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2012-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.jomh.2012.03.007","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"54625488","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effects of castration on the expression of aquaporins and apoptosis in the ventral prostate","authors":"Seung-Il Jung MD, PhD ,&nbsp;Hyun-Suk Lee MS ,&nbsp;Hyung-Seok Kim MD, PhD ,&nbsp;Kyuyoun Ahn MD, PhD ,&nbsp;Kwangsung Park MD, PhD","doi":"10.1016/j.jomh.2012.03.015","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jomh.2012.03.015","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Aquaporins<span> (AQPs) are transmembrane proteins that play a major role in the regulation of membrane water permeability. The purpose of this study was to determine the expression and localization of AQPs in the ventral prostate (VP) and to predict a possible role for AQPs in apoptotic rat VP, as there has been little research on the expression of AQPs in rat prostate.</span></p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p><span>Male Sprague–Dawley rats were divided into two groups: a control group and a castration group. The expression and cellular localization of AQPs 1–9 in the VP were determined using immunochemistry<span> and Western blot analysis, respectively. </span></span>Apoptosis of the VP was determined using Western blot analysis of Bax and Bcl-2 proteins.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Among the AQPs, AQP1 and 9 were expressed in rat VP. AQP9 expression was localized on the epithelial cell membranes in the intermediate region, which has a secretary function. The expression of AQP1 was not changed after castration; however, the expression of AQP9 was significantly decreased. Apoptosis of the epithelium developed on day 1 after castration and reached a maximum on day 3. At that time, the expression of AQP9 was highly preserved.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>In rat VP, only AQP9 was expressed on the epithelial cell membrane in the intermediate region, which has a secretary function, implying that AQP9 may play a role in secretory processes. The apoptotic process and AQP9 expression was correlated, so further study of the role of AQPs in castration-induced apoptotic and transition processes will be required.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":54391,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Mens Health","volume":"9 4","pages":"Pages 238-244"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2012-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.jomh.2012.03.015","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"54625577","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Detection and analysis of MMP-2 and MMP-9 in seminal plasma","authors":"Jiu-wei Du ,&nbsp;Ke-yi Xu ,&nbsp;Li-yi Fang ,&nbsp;Xin-Lan Qi","doi":"10.1016/j.jomh.2012.07.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jomh.2012.07.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>The aim of this study was to explore the association between semen parameters and matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2) and matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) expression in human seminal plasma samples.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p><span>Conventional semen analysis was performed on semen samples (</span><em>n</em> <!-->=<!--> <span>64). MMP-2 and MMP-9 expression in seminal plasma was determined using gelatin zymography.</span></p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Compared to semen samples with a normal sperm count, semen samples with a low sperm count (≤ 19<!--> <!-->×<!--> <!-->10⁶/ml) showed reduced sperm viability, a reduced percentage of Grade A sperm, a reduced percentage of morphologically-normal sperm, and lower proMMP-9 and MMP-9 but higher proMMP-2 and MMP-2 levels (<em>P</em> <!-->&lt;<!--> <!-->0.05). There were correlations between MMP-2 and MMP-9 expression and the percentage of Grade A sperm and morphologically-normal sperm (<em>P</em> <!-->&lt;<!--> <!-->0.05).</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>MMP-2 and MMP-9 are both present in human semen, and low-concentration semen samples have increased MMP-2 and decreased MMP-9. We also observed relationships between MMP-2, MMP-9 and seminal parameters.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":54391,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Mens Health","volume":"9 4","pages":"Pages 216-219"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2012-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.jomh.2012.07.002","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"54625603","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Editor's Comments","authors":"Ajay Nehra MD (Editor-in-Chief of jmh)","doi":"10.1016/j.jomh.2012.10.001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jomh.2012.10.001","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":54391,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Mens Health","volume":"9 4","pages":"Page 206"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2012-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.jomh.2012.10.001","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136550926","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Masturbation as a compensation for partnered-sex among enforced male bachelors in rural China – findings from a survey conducted in the context of a deficit of females","authors":"Xueyan Yang PhD ,&nbsp;Isabelle Attané PhD ,&nbsp;Shuzhuo Li PhD ,&nbsp;Qunlin Zhang MD","doi":"10.1016/j.jomh.2012.02.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jomh.2012.02.005","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Due to the change in sex ratio at birth over the past decades, China has been facing a growing female deficit that has led to a “male marriage squeeze”. In China, bachelorhood implies that sexual needs may barely be met through sexual intercourse with a regular partner.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>Using data from a survey conducted in JC District, Anhui, in August 2008, the present study adopted descriptive, stepped binary logistic and linear regression methods to analyze masturbation behaviors among enforced male bachelors in rural China in comparison to married men of the same age.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>The prevalence of sexual intercourse among enforced male bachelors was significantly lower than that among married men. Also, while the prevalence of masturbation did not vary much by marital status, its frequency (number of times the respondent masturbated) was significantly higher among unmarried than married men. Compared to the married men, the ennforced male bachelors with more acceptable attitudes toward masturbation were more likely to masturbate and to masturbate more often.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>In the context of a male marriage squeeze, for those enforced male bachelors who hold acceptable attitudes toward masturbation, it truly acts as a compensation for partnered sexual intercourse, even if the frequency of masturbation remains rather low on average.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":54391,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Mens Health","volume":"9 4","pages":"Pages 220-229"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2012-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.jomh.2012.02.005","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"54625439","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}