The physiological role of healthy seminal vesicles on sexual desire Urological and Genital Diseases
Conditions
Interventions
The five participants all undergo the same intervention. On day 1 in the morning, they first undergo a blood analysis (5 min), thereafter they undergo a conventional MRI of the pelvis and a functional
Sponsors
University Hospital Bern (Switzerland)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Male
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Men between the age of 20 and 30 2. Heterosexuality 3. Written informed consent 4. Ejaculation abstention of 3-5 days before first fMRI examination
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Erectile dysfunction 2. Claustrophobia 3. Depression 4. Status post brain trauma 5. Severely reduced visibility 6. Medication intake with possible side effects on libido
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The effect of seminal vesicle filling state on cortical activation and sexual arousal investigated by fMRI, which would be reflected by a reduced activation of specific regions in fMRI of the brain on study after ejaculation. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Changes in sexual arousal score with full/empty seminal vesicles 2. Changes of volume in seminal vesicles during first (before ejaculation) and second (after ejaculation) MRI examination | — |
Countries
Switzerland
Outcome results
None listed