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In this episode of Hormones and Hope, Dr. Chhaya Makhija begins a two-part series on men’s health and erectile dysfunction with urologist and sexual medicine specialist Dr. Katherine Klos.
Key Takeaways:
* What are the medical causes of erectile dysfunction?
* Can erectile dysfunction happen even if testosterone is normal?
* Is erectile dysfunction linked to diabetes or insulin resistance?
* Why do doctors ask about morning erections?
* Is erectile dysfunction a sign of heart disease?
Dr. Klos explains why urology is uniquely positioned to evaluate sexual function, how erections actually work from an anatomical and physiological standpoint, and why changes like loss of morning erections should never be ignored.
Together, they explore how hormones, blood flow, nerves, sleep quality, and metabolic health all intersect in male sexual function. This conversation is for men and for partners who want to better understand what’s happening and how to approach it without blame or stigma.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
4:28 Urology Isn’t Just About Kidneys
7:06 Rapid Fire: Common Myths About Erectile Dysfunction
11:25 What Erectile Dysfunction Really Means
12:31 How Erections Work: Blood Flow & Nerve Function
14:02 Metabolic, Hormonal & Vascular Causes of Erectile Dysfunction
18:10 Sleep Apnea, Stress & Low Testosterone
20:35 How Doctors Evaluate Erectile Dysfunction
23:07 Comprehensive ED Evaluation
26:33 Talking to Your Partner About Erectile Dysfunction
