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Papers

(The median citation count of Aging Male is 1. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-04-01 to 2025-04-01.)

Article	Citations
Does the type of biopsy used for diagnosis impact subsequent treatment selection in prostate cancer patients?	30
Long-term efficacy and safety of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (Li-ESWT) protocols in the treatment of chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS) patients	26
The efficacy and safety of tadalafil in the management of erectile dysfunction with diabetes and blood circulation issues	19
Intermittent urethral infusion of dimethylsulfoxide for urethral amyloidosis: a case report and literature review	19
Primary high-grade urothelial carcinoma of prostate with prostatic hyperplasia: a rare case report and review of the literature	17
The relationship between depressive mood and subjective health in centenarians and near-centenarians: a cross-sectional study from Korean centenarian cohort	14
The number of androgen receptor CAG repeats and mortality in men	13
Impact of COVID-19 on the time to counseling and treatment of prostate cancer	12
Solitary fibrous tumors in prostate: a case report with review of the literature	12
Evaluation of the relationship of the T and M stage with the erector spinae muscle area in male lung cancer patients	12
Prevalence of testosterone deficiency among US adult males	11
Feasibility of robot-assisted radical prostatectomy in men at senior age ≥75 years: perioperative, functional, and oncological outcomes of a high-volume center	10
Anemia and testosterone deficiency risk: insights from NHANES data analysis and a Mendelian randomization analysis	10
Application of dual-energy CT angiography in diagnosis of arterial erectile dysfunction: new scanning technology, new scanning area	9
Association between visceral adiposity index and prostate cancer in men aged 40 years and older: a nationwide cross-sectional study	9
The effects of resistance exercise on body composition and physical function in prostate cancer patients undergoing androgen deprivation therapy: an update systematic review and meta-analysis	9
Contribution of body mass index, waist circumference, and 25-OH-D3 on the risk of pre-diabetes mellitus in the Chinese population	8
Testosterone and resistance training improved physical performance and reduced fatigue in frail older men: 1 year follow-up of a randomized clinical trial	6
Penile circumference in the Chinese population measured by Rigiscan	5
The efficacy of platelet rich plasma in the treatment of erectile dysfunction: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	5
Navigating the unregulated terrain of testosterone boosters: a growing concern in men’s health	5
Application of robot-assisted radical prostatectomy in men over 75 years: an analysis of comparative outcomes	4
Is erectile dysfunction more prevalent from COVID-19’s beginning and onwards? What do relevant Google searches show?	4
The impact of male genital self-image on depression, anxiety and sexual functions	4
Needs assessment survey among healthcare professionals to implement the 4Ms framework: a cross-sectional study from Qatar	4

Effectiveness of masturbation Premature ejaculation diagnostic tool in diagnosing premature ejaculation in men without vaginal intercourse over the past six months: an observational study	4
The association between frailty and falls among individuals aged 60 years and older residing in community settings and experiencing hip fractures in China: a cross-sectional study	4
Comparative analysis of the safety and efficacy of 1470-nm diode laser enucleation of the prostate and plasmakinetic resection of prostate in the treatment of large volume benign prostatic hyperplasia	4
Correlates of testosterone change as men age	4
The correlation between erectile function and adiponectin levels in men with late-onset hypogonadism	4
Metabolic dysfunction, rather than obesity, is a risk factor for chronic kidney disease in Chinese population	4
Predictive value of systemic inflammatory response index in patients with erectile dysfunction on tadalafil unresponsive patients	4
Insulin-like peptide 3 (INSL3) as an indicator of leydig cell insufficiency (LCI) in Middle-aged and older men with hypogonadism: reference range and threshold	3
Androgen-deprivation therapy and risk of death from cardio-vascular disease in prostate cancer patients: a nationwide lithuanian population-based cohort study	3
Risk factors influencing fall risk in geriatric patients with type 2 diabetes: a comprehensive analysis	3
Sarcopenic obesity is not associated with sexual dysfunction in older adults: a cross-sectional study	3
Subcutaneous testosterone pellet therapy for reversal of male osteoporosis: a review and case report	3
Risk analysis of metformin use in prostate cancer: a national population-based study	3
Association between dietary inflammatory index and urinary flow rate: a nationwide study, NHANES 2009–2016	3
Updates on androgen replacement therapy and lower urinary tract symptoms: a narrative review	3
Cervical lymph node metastasis of bladder cancer: a case report and review of literature	3
Reduced sleep duration increases the risk of lower urinary tract symptoms suggestive of benign prostatic hyperplasia in middle-aged and elderly males: a national cross-sectional study	3
Investigation of mortality rates and the factors affecting survival in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients	3
The association between histological prostatitis and benign prostatic hyperplasia: a single-center retrospective study	2
The association of prealbumin, transferrin, and albumin with immunosenescence among elderly males	2
Integrative exploration of the mutual gene signatures and immune microenvironment between benign prostate hyperplasia and castration-resistant prostate cancer	2
The long-lasting effect of early life family structure on social position, well-being, and biological condition in adulthood	2
Vascular health of fathers with history of intracytoplasmic sperm injection	2
Efficacy and safety of PDE5 inhibitors in middle-aged and old patients with and without hypogonadism	2
Feasibility of assessing male osteoporosis using MRI IDEAL-IQ sequence of proximal femur in prostate cancer patients	2
Is there an association between daylight hours and serum testosterone levels in men?	2
Associations of impaired grip strength and gait function with the severity of erectile dysfunction in men undergoing dialysis: a cross-sectional study	2
Health-related quality of life of patients with prostate cancer initiating GnRH agonist therapy: the PRISME study	2
Brucellosis in older person: a case report from Qatar	2
Oncologic impact of concomitant prostate cancer characteristics at the time of radical cystoprostatectomy for bladder cancer: a population-based analysis	2
Male subclinical hypogonadism and late-onset hypergonadotrophic hypogonadism: mechanisms, endothelial function, and interplay between reproductive hormones, undercarboxylated osteocalcin, and endothel	2
Exploring the association between consumption of different types of beverages and erectile dysfunction in US men: evidence from NHANES 2003–2004 data	1
Do testosterone and sex hormone-binding globulin affect cancer risk? A Mendelian randomization and bioinformatics study	1
Thyroid impairment and male fertility: a narrative review of literature	1
Zinc protects against lead-induced testicular damage via modulation of steroidogenic and xanthine oxidase/uric acid/caspase 3-mediated apoptotic signaling in male Wistar rats	1
Association of testicular histopathology with sperm retrieval success rates in men with idiopathic non-obstructive azoospermia	1
The prognostic value of C-reactive protein to albumin ratio in patients with sepsis: a systematic review and meta-analysis	1
Metabolic syndrome-related factors as possible targets for lower urinary tract symptoms in Korean males	1
National prevalence and incidence of benign prostatic hyperplasia/lower urinary tract symptoms and validated risk factors pattern	1
Male eating disorders in midlife—possible links between excessive sports and hormones	1
A novel strategy to induce penile erection during penile doppler ultrasound: oral sildenafil administration plus alprostadil injection	1
Age related semen parameters and ICSI pregnancy outcomes of 8046 men in Turkey over a 9-year period	1
The efficacy of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) alone or in combination with low intensity shock wave therapy (Li-SWT) in treating erectile dysfunction: a systematic review and meta-analysis of seven rando	1
Testosterone and aging male, a perspective from a developing country	1
Survival outcomes and prognostic nutritional index in very elderly small-cell lung cancer patients: importance of active treatment and nutritional support	1
Bidirectional influence between benign prostatic hyperplasia, prostate cancer, and prostatitis and mental disorders: two-sample and multivariate mendelian randomization analyses	1
Meta-analysis of the intervention effects of tai chi on fasting blood glucose, blood pressure and triglyceride in middle-aged and elderly people	1
Singular case report of familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia: a rare diagnosis of hypercalcemia in the older people	1
Identification of a cancer-associated fibroblast signature for predicting prognosis and immunotherapeutic responses in bladder urothelial carcinoma	1
Preservation of sexual function with blue laser vaporization in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia: a prospective study	1

Penile erection and cardiovascular function: effects and pathophysiology