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Girman, Cynthia J.

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5714-174X

Mayo Clinic

Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA (United States)

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Similar Levels of Urological Symptoms Have Similar Impact on Scottish and American Men—Although Scots Report Less Symptoms
Guess, Harry A., Garraway, W M, Panser, Laurel A., Jacobsen, Steven J. , McKelvie, G. B., Oesterling, Joseph E., Lieber, Michael M., Chute, Christopher G. , Girman, Cynthia J. , Lee, Robert J.

Journal of Urology | June 30, 2017 | Volume: 150 | Issue: 5 Part 2 | Pages: 1701-1705

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Natural History of Prostatism: Urinary Flow Rates in A Community-Based Study
Panser, Laurel A., Oesterling, Joseph E., Arrighi, H. Michael, Guess, H. A., Lieber, Michael M., Girman, Cynthia J. , Chute, Christopher G. , Barrett, David M. , Chen, Chu‐Chih

Journal of Urology | June 30, 2017 | Volume: 150 | Issue: 3 | Pages: 887-892

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The prevalence of Prostatism: A Population-Based Survey of Urinary Symptoms
Panser, Laurel A., Oesterling, Joseph E., Guess, Harry A., Jacobsen, Steven J. , Lieber, M., Chute, Christopher G. , Girman, Cynthia J.

Journal of Urology | June 29, 2017 | Volume: 150 | Issue: 1 | Pages: 85-89

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HA, Guess, CJ, Girman, SJ, Jacobsen, MM, Lieber, Ha, Guess, Girman, Cynthia J. , Jacobsen, S. J.

The Japanese Journal of Urology | April 6, 2017 | Volume: 88 | Issue: 2 | Pages: 316

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CJ, Girman, HA, Guess, MM, Lieber, Girman, Cynthia J. , Ha, Guess

The Japanese Journal of Urology | April 6, 2017 | Volume: 87 | Issue: 2 | Pages: 468

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Distribution and Associations of [−2]Proenzyme-Prostate Specific Antigen in Community Dwelling Black and White Men
Rhodes, Thomas , Jacobson, Debra J., McGree, Michaela E. , Sauver, Jennifer L. St. , Sarma, Aruna V. , Lieber, Michael M., Klee, George G., Demissie, Kitaw , Jacobsen, Steven J. , Girman, Cynthia J. , St Sauver, Jennifer L

Journal of Urology | November 17, 2011 | Volume: 187 | Issue: 1 | Pages: 92-96

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Benign Prostate Specific Antigen Distribution and Associations With Urological Outcomes in Community Dwelling Black and White Men
Rhodes, Thomas , Jacobson, Debra J., McGree, Michaela E. , Sauver, Jennifer L. St. , Sarma, Aruna V. , Lieber, Michael M., Klee, George G., Demissie, Kitaw , Jacobsen, Steven J. , Girman, Cynthia J. , St Sauver, Jennifer L

Journal of Urology | November 17, 2011 | Volume: 187 | Issue: 1 | Pages: 87-91

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Intravesical Prostatic Protrusion in Men in Olmsted County, Minnesota
Lieber, Michael M., Jacobson, Debra J., McGree, Michaela E. , Sauver, Jennifer L. St. , Jacobsen, Steven J. , Girman, Cynthia J. , St Sauver, Jennifer L

Journal of Urology | October 18, 2009 | Volume: 182 | Issue: 6 | Pages: 2819-2824

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Longitudinal Evaluation of Sexual Function in a Male Cohort: The Olmsted County Study of Urinary Symptoms and Health Status Among Men
Gades, Naomi M. , Jacobson, Debra J., McGree, Michaela E. , Sauver, Jennifer L. St. , Lieber, Michael M., Nehra, Ajay, Jacobsen, Steven J. , Girman, Cynthia J. , St Sauver, Jennifer L

The Journal of Sexual Medicine | June 29, 2009 | Volume: 6 | Issue: 9 | Pages: 2455-2466

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ABSTRACT Introduction The presence of erectile or ejaculatory dysfunction may indicate physical problems; however, individual perceptions (e.g., sexual satisfaction) may reflect the degree of concern about these changes. Long-term data showing how changes in multiple sexual function domains track together may be useful in understanding the importance of physical declines vs. sexual satisfaction. Aim The aim of this study was to describe changes in sexual function among a population-based sample of aging men. Methods A population-based cohort study using data from the Olmsted County Study of Urinary Symptoms and Health Status among Men. Sexual function was assessed biennially from 1996 to 2004 using a previously validated questionnaire in a random sample of 2,213 men. Main Outcome Measures Changes in erectile function, libido, ejaculatory function, sexual problems, and sexual satisfaction. Results Overall, we observed declines in all of the sexual function domains, ranging from an annual decrease of 0.03 point per year for sexual satisfaction to an annual decrease of 0.23 point per year in erectile function. Moderate correlations were observed among all longitudinal changes in sexual function (range in age-adjusted rs = 0.14–0.43); however, significantly smaller correlations between changes in the functional domains and changes in sexual satisfaction and problem assessment were observed among older men (range in age-adjusted rs = 0.03–0.29). Conclusion Overall, these results demonstrate that longitudinal changes in five sexual function domains change together over time in our community-based cohort. Erectile function, ejaculatory function, and sexual drive decrease over time with greater rates of decline for older men. However, older men may be less likely to perceive these declines as a problem and be dissatisfied. These data may prove helpful to patients and clinicians in understanding and discussing changes in multiple aspects of sexual function.
The Associations Between Serum Sex Hormones, Erectile Function, and Sex Drive: The Olmsted County Study of Urinary Symptoms and Health Status Among Men
Gades, Naomi M. , Jacobson, Debra J., McGree, Michaela E. , Sauver, Jennifer L. St. , Lieber, Michael M., Nehra, Ajay, Klee, George G., Jacobsen, Steven J. , Girman, Cynthia J. , St Sauver, Jennifer L

The Journal of Sexual Medicine | October 11, 2008 | Volume: 5 | Issue: 9 | Pages: 2209-2220

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ABSTRACT Introduction Testosterone replacement therapy has been used in the treatment of sexual dysfunction; however, its use remains controversial, and the effectiveness and long-term health implications are unknown. Aim To evaluate the association between sex hormone serum levels, erectile function, and sexual drive in a population-based sample of men. Methods A stratified random sample of men residing in Olmsted County, Minnesota, completed a questionnaire containing questions from the Brief Male Sexual Function Inventory (BMSFI), and participated in a clinical exam, which included serum hormone measurements. Main Outcome Measures Levels of sexual drive (libido) and erectile function as assessed by the BMSFI and serum testosterone, bioavailable testosterone, and estradiol measurements. Results Out of 414 men, 294 had a regular sexual partner and androgen measurements at the 14th year of follow-up. Total testosterone and erectile function were significantly correlated even after adjustment for age (r = 0.12, P = 0.04). Conversely, total testosterone was not significantly correlated with sex drive (r = 0.08, P = 0.17). Bioavailable testosterone was significantly correlated with both erectile function and sex drive (r = 0.16, P = 0.01 and r = 0.20, P = 0.001, respectively). However, these associations disappeared after age adjustment (r = 0.04 and r = 0.09). Conclusions These cross-sectional results suggest the relationship between sex hormones and sexual function is complex, and that the age-related decline in sexual function may be due to age-related declines in levels of bioavailable testosterone rather than total testosterone levels.