Sexual Function

Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:23 Hormone Therapy and Sexual Function 04:06 Penile Shrinkage During Hormone Therapy 05:12 Cialis and Viagra During ADT 05:31 When to Start Cialis or Viagra 05:51 Is It Too Late to Restore Erectile Function? 06:34 When Cialis or Viagra Aren't Enough 07:25 What If...

* This narrative review summarizes contemporary evidence on urinary and sexual outcomes following major MISTs, including iTIND™, UroLift™, Rezum™, Aquablation, transperineal laser ablation (TPLA), prostatic artery embolization (PAE), and the drug-coated balloon system Optilume BPH™. Fig. 1

Dr. Morgentaler's wife! In this episode of the Dr. Geo Prostate Podcast, Dr. Geo speaks with psychologist and certified sex therapist Dr. Maryanne Brandon about how technology, porn, and AI are reshaping intimacy and contributing to a global decline in sex, including effects on young men’s...

* Sexual function was preserved throughout the study follow-up period, with investigators reporting no incidence of de novo sustained retrograde ejaculation or erectile dysfunction. Key Takeaways The ProVee System received FDA approval for treating BPH, offering a safe and effective...

* Typical age: 20-40, often post-genitourinary trauma, with underlying anxiety and/or depression Key Message

* Symptoms range from urinary issues and erectile dysfunction to groin pain, constipation, and tip-of-penis pain. He stresses that pelvic floor therapy for men cannot simply replicate female treatment approaches; instead, therapy should be individualized, patient-centered, and focused on...

*m Mean sexual activity scores rose from 2.43 points at baseline to 4.28 points at day 105 for men receiving oral testosterone undecanoate, a 1.85-point improvement during the trial. “Just to put this in perspective, when we look at the TRAVERSE trial, that change [in sexual activity score] was...

The Optimum BPH Catheter System Conclusion

Author Block: Joeri Walravens, M.Sc.1,2, Nick Narinx, MD3,4, Tim Reyns, PhD1, Dirk M. Vanderschueren, MD, PhD3,4, Frederick C. Wu, BSc(Hon), MD, FRCP(Lond), FRCP(Edin)5, Tom Fiers, MD, PhD1, Leen Antonio, MD, PhD3,4, Jean-Marc Kaufman, MD, PhD1,2, Bruno Lapauw, MD, PhD1,2. 1Ghent University...

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanonc/article/PIIS1470-2045(25)00091-9/fulltext Really big prostate cancer news today with the release of very interesting results from the Neurosafe Proof trial at the EAU Annual Meeting in Madrid. Also simultaneously published in Lancet Oncology so...

Prostate cancer surgery is a rapidly evolving area of medical research as researchers refine the removal of the prostate gland to try and spare men from the unwanted side effects of surgery. This has led to major breakthroughs including the world’s first dual-robot surgery to remove the prostate...

In this episode, Dr. Geo sits down with Yale’s Dr. Preston Sprenkle to explore cutting-edge organ-sparing treatments—like IRE, cryoablation, and Tulsa Pro—that precisely target cancer while preserving urinary and sexual function. Learn how focal therapy is transforming prostate cancer care, who...

Prostatic Artery Embolization by Dr. Ali Algonaim, Assistant Professor of Urology, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Endo-Urology Fellow, Department of Urologic Sciences, UBC

Garrett D. Pohlman, MD, Kearney Urology Center, P.C., Kearney, Nebraska, discusses that Optilume BPH is a promising, durable, and patient-friendly option in the evolving landscape of BPH treatments. In this 11-minute presentation, Pullman gives step-by-step instructions for the Optilume...

In Episode 91, we introduced the Optilume® procedure, a cutting-edge new solution for an enlarged prostate, or BPH, that requires no heating, cutting, or permanent implantation. Today, we bring you the story of how Dr. Sijo Parekattil, a leading urologist specializing in cutting-edge...

Introduction The clitoris is a crucial structure for sexual arousal and orgasm in people with gynecological anatomy.Despite its functional importance, the innervation of the clitoris has historically been understudied. The innervation of the clitoris includes somatic afferents of the dorsal...

Join Dr. Geo as he interviews Dr. Valerie Raup, a urologist specializing in male infertility and sexual health, about the two primary concerns after prostate cancer surgery or radiation: urinary incontinence and sexual function. They discuss various treatment options, including penile implants...

What is Hard Flaccid syndrome? What are the causes? How is it treated? Dr. med. Dr. phil. Stefan Buntrock, a board-certified urologist and sexologist from Göttingen discusses these questions with professor Irwin Goldstein from San Diego. Hard Flaccid syndrome is a debilitating condition often...

In this episode we discuss Optilume, a novel treatment for the urinary symptoms experienced by men due to an enlarged or obstructing prostate (BPH). In previous episodes, we have covered a variety of other BPH treatments ranging from the historical gold standard (TURP) to minimally invasive...

Today, we are delighted to have Dr. Josh Schammel back with us. Dr. Schammel is a third-year urology resident at Albany Medical College, and he brings valuable insights into the mysterious realm of Hard Flaccid Syndrome (HFS). In this episode, we'll delve into the impacts of HFS on erections and...

Steven A. Kaplan, MD, joins E. David Crawford, MD, Editor-in-Chief of Grand Rounds in Urology, to discuss the results of the PINNACLE trial published in the September 2023 issue of the Journal of Urology. The PINNACLE trial was a Phase 3 study examining the effectiveness of treating benign...

https://www.issm.info/meetings/issm-podcasts/issm-podcast-season-1-episode-20 In this podcast hosted by Shelly Varod with special guest Jim Pfaus a Professor of Neuroscience, we explore the intricate pathways of the brain and the compelling psychological aspects that underpin this extraordinary...

Article on pg.22 (PDF) Delayed Orgasm From Lumbosacral Disc Disease: Role of the Urologist Urologists should be knowledgeable regarding contemporary pathophysiology and management strategies for female and male patients with complaints of delay in orgasm. Delayed orgasm may be considered an...

In this episode of the Prostate Health Podcast, Dr. Steven Kaplan and Dr. Dean Alterman discuss Optilume BPH, a new treatment for benign enlargement of the prostate. Optilume BPH is a drug-coated balloon that does not require surgery or permanent implants. The doctors explain the procedure and...

https://academic.oup.com/jcem/advance-article-abstract/doi/10.1210/clinem/dgad484/7244351?redirectedFrom=fulltext&login=false Within the larger TRAVERSE trial, the Sexual Function Study focuses on the impact of TRT on sexual activity, hypogonadal symptoms, libido, and erectile function in men...

The study shows that psychoactive drugs can harm male fertility by affecting sexual urge, androgen synthesis, spermatogenesis, and sperm quality. These drugs cause testicular toxicity, oxidative damage, inflammation, and apoptosis. They also suppress the hypothalamic-pituitary–testicular axis...