Browsing by Author "Bolukbasi, A"

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    Association between severity of LUTS, erectile dysfunction and components of metabolic syndrome
    Demir, O; Akgul, K; Akar, Z; Cakmak, O; Ozdemir, I; Bolukbasi, A; Can, E; Gumus, B
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    Association between premature ejaculation and LUTS severity
    Demir, O; Akgiil, K; Akar, Z; Cakmak, O; Ozdemir, I; Bolukbasi, A; Can, E; Gumus, B
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    Association between severity of lower urinary tract symptoms, erectile dysfunction and metabolic syndrome
    Demir, O; Akgul, K; Akar, Z; Cakmak, O; Ozdemir, I; Bolukbasi, A; Can, E; Gumus, BH
    Introduction. The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between severity of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), erectile dysfunction (ED) and metabolic syndrome. Methods. Our study population included a consecutive series of 190 patients with LUTS (International Prostate Symptom Score-IPSS 7) with or without manifestations of the metabolic syndrome. The diagnoses of diabetes mellitus and hypertension were obtained from the patient's medical history. Data on blood pressure, waist measure, body height and weight were collected and body mass index were calculated. Patients were assessed based on the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) for ED and IPSS and IPSS-Quality of Life for LUTS. Blood samples were drawn from fasting patients to determine, fasting blood glucose (FBG), triglycerides, HDL-cholesterol and serum total testosterone levels. Results. In severe LUTS patient group, IIEF erectile function domain scores were significantly lower than moderate LUTS patient group (p0.05). Multiple logistic regression analysis confirmed that presence of ED was the most predictor of severe LUTS. The prevalence of metabolic syndrome was higher in patients with severe LUTS (26%vs. 46%, p=0.009). The severe form of the LUTS was significantly correlated with waist circumference 102cm (p0.05), blood pressure 130/85mmHg (p0.05) and FBG 110mg/dl (p0.01). Conclusion. Obesity, high plasma level of FBG and hypertension constitute risk factors for the development of severe LUTS. Metabolic syndrome may play a key role in the pathogenesis in both ED and LUTS. Presence of ED is the most predictor of severe LUTS.
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    THE DEMOGRAPHY AND PARTNER'S RELATIONSHIP OF PREMATURE EJACULATION IN TURKEY: MULTICENTER STUDY
    Can, E; Demir, O; Gumus, B; Degirmenci, T; Bolukbasi, A; Basar, M; Akbal, C; Guner, GK; Alici, B; Inci, K; Aridogan, A; Erol, H; Akdeniz, F; Zeren, F; Esen, AA
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    Erectile function and late-onset hypogonadism symptoms related to lower urinary tract symptom severity in elderly men
    Bozkurt, O; Bolat, D; Demir, O; Ucer, O; Sahin, A; Ozcift, B; Pektas, A; Turan, T; Gümüs, BH; Can, E; Bolukbasi, A; Erol, H; Esen, A
    The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTSs), erectile dysfunction (ED) and symptomatic late-onset hypogonadism (SLOH) in ageing men in the Aegean region of Turkey. Five hundred consecutive patients >40 years old who had been in a steady sexual relationship for the past 6 months and were admitted to one of six urology clinics were included in the study. Serum prostate-specific antigen and testosterone levels and urinary flow rates were measured. All patients filled out the International Prostate Symptom Score and Quality of Life (IPSS-QoL), International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) and Aging Males' Symptoms (AMS) scale forms. Of the patients, 23.9% had mild LUTSs, 53.3% had moderate LUTSs and 22.8% had severe LUTSs. The total testosterone level did not differ between groups. Additionally, 69.6% had ED. The presence of impotence increased with increasing LUTS severity. Symptomatic late-onset hypogonadism (AMS>27) was observed in 71.2% of the patients. The prevalence of severe hypogonadism symptoms increased with the IPSS scores. A correlation analysis revealed that all three questionnaire scores were significantly correlated. In conclusion, LUTS severity is an age-independent risk factor for ED and SLOH. LUTS severity and SLOH symptoms appear to have a strong link that requires etiological and biological clarification in future studies.
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    THE APPLICABILITY OF A PREMATURE EJACULATION PROFILE QUESTIONNAIRE FORMS IN OUR COUNTRY
    Can, E; Demir, O; Gumus, B; Degirmenci, T; Bolukbasi, A; Basar, M; Akbal, C; Ozgur, GK; Alici, B; Inci, K; Aridogan, A; Erol, H; Akdeniz, F; Zeren, F; Esen, AA