Pearls & Perspectives, with Amy Pearlman, MD

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 episode also underscores the role of artificial intelligence in prostate imaging.

Gvili explains that many patients with pelvic floor dysfunction are young men (20–45 years old), though he also treats patients who have undergone radical prostatectomy.

Canes describes the challenges of modern urology practice, from the deluge of portal messages to the variability in how clinicians deliver pre- and post-visit instructions

Bansal unpacks how to personalize treatment plans in a therapeutic landscape now filled with minimally invasive and surgical options.

Mulhall offers an unfiltered, evidence-based deep dive into testosterone evaluation and treatment nuances.

Pearlman and Parekattil dig deep into novel surgical and non-surgical approaches to chronic orchialgia and pelvic pain.

The conversation covers practical, case-based strategies for counseling MSM patients.

Explore the latest insights on testosterone therapy, its benefits, and practical applications from leading urologists in men's health.

Urologists discuss innovative BPH treatments, emphasizing personalized care, and the importance of ejaculatory preservation.

Experts discuss urgent priapism management strategies, emphasizing timely intervention and collaboration for optimal patient outcomes.

Corinna Hughes, DNP, sits down with Amy Pearlman, MD, to discuss the evolving recognition of APPs in urology.

A discussion on evolution of surgical education, importance of video training, and the future of patient-centered care in reconstruction.

Rachel Rubin, MD, discusses advancements in sexual health education and guidelines at the AUA meeting.

Discover groundbreaking insights in urology as Larry Lipshultz, MD, shares innovative research and strategies for male fertility challenges.

Kathrins discusses the intricacies of leading a clinical trial and why "negative" trials are important to informing care strategies.

This episodes explores the evolving role of GLP-1 medications in testosterone management and their impact on male sexual health and fertility.

Andrew Sun, MD, joins Pearls & Perspectives to discuss innovative approaches to testosterone therapy for enhanced health outcomes.

Helen Bernie, DO, MPH, joins the show to discuss data from her Indiana University team from the floor at AUA 2025.