Tag: IIEF-15

The Effects of Focal Therapy for Prostate Cancer on Sexual Function: A Combined Analysis of Three Prospective Trials

This 2016 study analyzed sexual function outcomes in 118 men with localized prostate cancer treated with high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) across three prospective trials. Patients had PSA ≤15 ng/ml, Gleason score ≤4+3, and stage ≤T3aN0M0. The International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-15) scores declined significantly at 1 month post-treatment but

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Effects of Korean Ginseng Berry Extract on Sexual Function in Men with Erectile Dysfunction: A Multicenter, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Clinical Study

This 2013 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial assessed the efficacy and safety of standardized Korean ginseng berry (SKGB) extract in 119 men with mild-to-moderate erectile dysfunction (ED). Participants received 1,400 mg/day of SKGB extract (350 mg per tablet, 4 tablets daily) for 8 weeks. The primary outcome, International Index of Erectile

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