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[Correlation of premature ejaculation with central lumber intervertebral disc herniation]
Bao-fang Jin1, Xin-dong Zhang, Yu-Feng Huang
1Research Institute of Andrology, Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210046, China. hexiking@126.com
Zhonghua Nan Ke Xue = National Journal of Andrology
|May 21, 2009
Summary
Central lumber intervertebral disc herniation (CLIDH) is a significant cause of premature ejaculation (PE). Lumbar traction offers a non-invasive and effective treatment for PE patients with CLIDH.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Neurology
- Orthopedics
Context:
- Premature ejaculation (PE) is a common sexual dysfunction.
- The etiology of many PE cases remains unclear.
- Central lumber intervertebral disc herniation (CLIDH) has been anecdotally linked to PE.
Purpose:
- To investigate the correlation between CLIDH and PE.
- To explore the pathogenesis of PE.
- To evaluate lumbar traction as a non-invasive treatment for PE associated with CLIDH.
Summary:
- A study of 263 PE patients found CLIDH in 91%.
- Patients treated with lumbar traction showed significant improvements in PE symptoms and sexual satisfaction compared to controls.
- Lumbar traction demonstrated effectiveness in treating PE in patients with CLIDH.
Impact:
- CLIDH is identified as a potential cause for many unexplained PE cases.
- Lumbar traction presents a novel, non-invasive, and effective therapeutic option for PE patients with CLIDH.
- This research opens new avenues for diagnosing and managing PE.
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