[Lumbar disc herniation and andrological diseases]

Zhonghua Nan Ke Xue. 2015 Oct;21(10):867-70.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Lumbar disc herniation is a common male disease. In the past, More academic attention was directed to its relationship with lumbago and leg pain than to its association with andrological diseases. Studies show that central lumber intervertebral disc herniation may cause cauda equina injury and result in premature ejaculation, erectile dysfunction, chronic pelvic pain syndrome, priapism, and emission. This article presents an overview on the correlation between central lumbar intervertebral disc herniation and andrological diseases, focusing on the aspects of etiology, pathology, and clinical progress, hoping to invite more attention from andrological and osteological clinicians.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Chronic Pain / etiology
  • Erectile Dysfunction / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Intervertebral Disc Displacement / complications*
  • Lumbar Vertebrae*
  • Male
  • Pelvic Pain / etiology
  • Polyradiculopathy / etiology
  • Premature Ejaculation / etiology*
  • Priapism / etiology*