December 2023 in “Revista Urología Colombiana / Colombian Urology Journal” More research is needed to find effective treatments for sickle cell disease-related priapism.
Hair cortisol may help identify adrenal insufficiency in sickle cell disease patients.
February 2026 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” GnRH agonists can help manage recurrent priapism in sickle cell patients, but long-term safety is unclear.
April 2011 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride effectively reduced priapism episodes in children with sickle cell disease without side effects.
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July 2024 in “International Journal of Biological Research” Parental socioeconomic status doesn't improve dietary habits or reduce disease severity in children with sickle cell disease.