In this episode of Pearls & Perspectives, Amy Pearlman, MD, speaks with Tom Riester of LTR Pharma about the development of a novel intranasal therapy for erectile dysfunction, exploring its potential implications for sexual health, prostate cancer survivorship, and broader engagement in men's health care.
In this episode of Pearls & Perspectives, Amy Pearlman, MD, is joined by Larry I. Lipshultz, MD, to discuss the growing interest in peptides, including their potential applications in men’s health, evolving regulatory landscape, and what urologists need to know as patient demand continues to rise.
In this episode of Pearls & Perspectives, Amy Pearlman speaks with Heather Florio about the evolving role of evidence-based nutraceuticals and nonhormonal therapies in managing interstitial cystitis, chronic pelvic pain, recurrent urinary symptoms, and menopausal bladder health.
Pearlman and Rodriguez explore the persistent disconnect between medical treatment and quality-of-life conversations, particularly when it comes to sexual health.
This episode reflects a broader shift in the field: a move toward diagnostics that are not only more accurate, but also more human-centered.
In this episode, Amy Pearlman, MD, sits down with Alan J. Wein, MD, PhD (hon), FACS, to discuss how the field of urology has evolved and how clinicians can thoughtfully evolve alongside it.
In this episode, host Amy Pearlman, MD, sits down with Bruce R. Kava, MD, for a a discussion on his career path from oncologic surgery to sexual medicine, revision penile prosthetics, and cancer survivorship.
A major focus of the episode is reconstructive urology, particularly the unpredictable and long-term effects of pelvic radiation.
In this episode, host Amy Pearlman, MD, sits down with Emad Ibrahim, MD, HCLD, to discuss sexual and reproductive health in patients with spinal cord injury.
The conversation explores the growing role of at-home semen testing kits as screening tools, their advantages in accessibility and privacy, and their limitations compared with in-lab testing.
The conversation explores evolving strategies that have further lowered infection risk, including no-touch principles, chlorhexidine skin preparation, antibiotic and customizable implant coatings, and growing interest in antiseptic-based solutions rather than antibiotics alone.
Amy Pearlman, MD, sits down with Katherine A. Amin, MD, to discuss the evolving landscape of female pelvic medicine, overactive bladder management, and fellowship training.
The conversation highlights the steady pace of innovation in urogynecology.
In this episode, Amy Pearlman, MD, speaks with Phillip M. Pierorazio, MD, about integrating mindfulness and wellness into a demanding surgical career and the evolving complexities of modern prostate cancer care.
Gonzalgo explores how prostate cancer diagnosis and management continue to evolve.
In this episode of Pearls and Perspectives, host Amy Pearlman, MD, sits down with Ariana L. Smith, MD, to explore how clinicians navigate evidence gaps, evolving guidelines, and emerging innovation in overactive bladder care.
Heidegger emphasizes that sexual concerns are almost never purely biological or purely psychological—they are biopsychosocial.
Ibrahim explains the unique challenges men face after spinal cord injury, including neurogenic erectile dysfunction, ejaculatory dysfunction, and particularly the distinctive sperm abnormalities seen in this population.
Across the board, the researchers' work offers answers that could transform guidelines, reduce invasive procedures, improve diagnostic accuracy, and empower clinicians with more personalized tools.
Sisters Amy Pearlman, MD, and Michelle Pearlman, MD, provide an overview of their shared practice, Prime Institute.
Pearlman and Griggs tackle the real-world challenges of innovation—from surgeon comfort zones and patient perceptions to equipment logistics in private practice.
A key highlight of the discussion is the emerging research on testosterone in women, an area long underfunded and under-studied.
Tatem discusses his latest research on treating ventral curvature in Peyronie disease using collagenase clostridium histolyticum (Xiaflex).
Chan shares how her passion for research and desire to impact patients on a broader scale led her from academia to industry.
Discover innovative approaches to treating premature ejaculation with insights from leading experts in sexual health and urology.
Discover how language and trauma-informed care reshape patient experiences in sexual medicine and improve outcomes.
Amy Pearlman, MD, and Rachel Rubin, MD, discuss groundbreaking guidelines in sexual health, emphasizing education, and patient empowerment.
MacDonald underscores the need for clinicians to perform rectal exams to identify pelvic floor dysfunction, to validate patients’ pain, and to approach management through a multidisciplinary, empathetic lens.
A major focus of the discussion is the integration of advanced prostate cancer therapeutics into urology offices.
The conversation tackles testosterone therapy in men with prostate cancer, a complex and sometimes controversial issue.
