October 20th 2024
SMSNA 2024 abstract data show shockwave therapies and platelet-rich plasma, either alone or in combination, may be promising treatments for ED.
Direct-to-consumer pricing of ED drugs highlights importance of normalizing discussion of condition
October 17th 2023"We're calling upon urologists and primary care physicians to start the conversation and normalize discussion about erectile dysfunction with their patients before they fall through the cracks and ended up victims of these predatory online services," says Jack Vercnocke, MD.
Investigators compare costs of erectile dysfunction drugs from online pharmacies
October 9th 2023“We looked at the costs of various quantities and strengths of sildenafil citrate [Viagra] and tadalafil [Cialis] from 3 three well-known direct-to-consumer online pharmacies, and we compared them to Cost Plus Drugs, an online pharmacy known for its competitive wholesale pricing,” says Jack Vercnocke, MD.
Study suggests broader use of anastrozole for male infertility
September 28th 2023If replicated with further study, the finding potentially expands noninvasive fertility treatment options and may minimize the need for expensive reproductive technology, according to lead author Scott D. Lundy, MD, PhD, of Cleveland Clinic’s Department of Urology.
Experts highlight the importance of mentorship, sexual health education for trainees
August 29th 2023"Mentorship plays a huge role, and as someone who's interested in academics in the future, I think it's important to remember the influence that you can have on shaping young minds," says Niki Parikh, MD, MBA, MSBA.
Employer exclusion drives lack of insurance coverage for implantable penile prostheses for ED
August 22nd 2023"Our study raises concerns that some insurance plan policies are denying an effective, research-proven therapy, for a very common condition for which treatment is considered medically necessary," says Mohit Khera, MD, MBA, MPH.
Exercise interventions improve sexual dysfunction caused by prostate cancer treatments
August 2nd 2023“Our study shows that these patients can immediately benefit from supervised exercise interventions to improve their sexual health and that exercise should be considered as an integral part of treatment for prostate cancer,” says Daniel Galvao, PhD.
Additional TRAVERSE data on testosterone therapy coming soon
July 18th 2023“Because this was the largest trial ever of testosterone replacement therapy, although the primary point of the trial was cardiovascular safety, we embedded within the trial several efficacy and other sub studies,” says A. Michael Lincoff, MD.