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Sexual maturation and physical activity in adolescents: association and interaction
BackgroundThe decrease in physical activity after adolescence seems to be more related to biological age than to chronological age. The sexual...
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Physical growth and sexual maturation of perinatally HIV-infected adolescent males in a southeast Nigerian tertiary hospital: a comparative cross-sectional study
BackgroundThe advent of highly-active anti-retroviral therapy (HAART) has resulted in the survival of children with Human Immunodeficiency Virus...
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Diagnosis and management of precocious sexual maturation: an updated review
The classic definition of precocious sexual maturation is the development of secondary sexual characteristics before 8 years of age in girls and...
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Characterization of MicroRNA expression profiles in the ovarian tissue of goats during the sexual maturity period
BackgroundThe ovary is an important reproductive organ in mammals, and its development directly affects the sexual maturity and reproductive capacity...
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Comparison of the gene expression profile of testicular tissue before and after sexual maturity in Qianbei Ma goats
BackgroundWith long-term research on the reproductive ability of Qianbei Ma goat, we found that the puberty of the male goats comes at the age of 3...
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Influence of maturation level on the development of physical performance in young combat sports athletes: a sco** review
BackgroundCombat sports practices during childhood and adolescence are accompanied by several beneficial effects. During this phase, the maturity...
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Attitude and prevalence of early sexual debut and associated risk sexual behavior among adolescents in Tanzania; Evidence from baseline data in a Randomized Controlled Trial
BackgroundUnsafe sexual behaviours and associated sexual ideas among adolescents may contribute to adverse health consequences for sexual health in...
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Insights and implications of sexual dimorphism in osteoporosis
Osteoporosis, a metabolic bone disease characterized by low bone mineral density and deterioration of bone microarchitecture, has led to a high risk...
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Thyroid disorders and male sexual dysfunction
Though early research suggested that thyroid hormones were not involved with the testes, male spermatogenesis, or erectile function, investigations...
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The study of the efficiency of in vitro maturation of ovarian tissue oocytes in pediatric patients
PurposeAlthough recent in vitro maturation (IVM) studies in pediatric patients have demonstrated successful retrieval and maturation of oocytes, the...
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Novel PATL2 variants cause female infertility with oocyte maturation defect
PurposeOocyte maturation defect (OOMD) is a rare cause of in vitro fertilization failure characterized by the production of immature oocytes....
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Pornography and Sexual Dysfunction: Is There Any Relationship?
PurposeConsensus about whether pornography use affects sexual functioning during partnered sex is lacking. In this review, we explain and define the...
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In vitro maturation (IVM) of human immature oocytes: is it still relevant?
In vitro maturation (IVM) of human immature oocytes has been shown to be a viable option for patients at risk of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome...
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Identification of novel compound heterozygous ZFP36L2 variants implicated in oocyte maturation defects and female infertility
PurposeTo explore the pathogenesis of oocyte maturation defects.
MethodsWhole exome sequencing was conducted to identify potential variants, which...
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Sexual Choking/Strangulation During Sex: A Review of the Literature
Purpose of ReviewSexual choking/strangulation—usually done as part of consensual sex—has increased in prevalence among U.S. adolescents and young...
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Religious Identity Dissonance: Examining the Path of Religious Factors to Depression in Sexual Minority Men in the USA
Little is known about the religious factors that contribute to religious identity dissonance (ID) for sexual minority men. Our aim was to model the...
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Does timing of sexual debut following menarche among female youth in Uganda matter? A discrete time analysis
BackgroundThe burden of early sexual engagement among youth is enormous. It directly raises the risk of sexually transmitted infections(STIs) and...
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Prevalence and associated factors of early initiation of sexual intercourse among youth in Ethiopia: systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundEarly sexual initiation refers to engaging in sexual activity at a young age, typically before the age of 18. Even though many studies have...
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Mutations in CCNB3 affect its location thus causing a multiplicity of phenotypes in human oocytes maturation by aberrant CDK1 activity and APC/C activity at different stages
BackgroundOocyte maturation arrest results in female infertility and the genetic etiology of this phenotype remains largely unknown. Previous studies...
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Adolescent sexual and reproductive health needs and utilisation of health services in the Bono East Region, Ghana
BackgroundAdolescents in Ghana are vulnerable to unequal power relations at the personal, community and structural levels which in turn limits their...
