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In this episode, we discuss Aquablation, a new 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 surgical therapies (MIST) such as Rezum, Urolift, and iTind to more specialized treatments such as HoLEP and robotic simple prostatectomy. So how does Aquablation fit into this spectrum of BPH treatments?...

In this episode we discuss penile injections for erectile dysfunction, For most guys, treating erectile dysfunction means taking a pill. But what do they do if the pills do not work or if they are not able to take the pills because of certain medical conditions or other medications they are taking? For many such guys, a reasonable next step has been to try penile injections. But how do these injections work? What exactly is involved with administering them? Do th...

In this episode we discuss focal therapy for the treatment of prostate cancer. Historically, men diagnosed with localized prostate cancer have had to choose between two treatment options: surgery and radiation therapy. Both options involve treating the entire prostate gland, regardless of the size, location, or number of cancerous tumors. Recently, however, more localized treatment options have become available for prostate cancer that involve focally treating only the tumor...

In this episode we discuss delayed or absent orgasm. Most guys are familiar with premature ejaculation, a condition in which men achieve an orgasm and ejaculate too soon. But what about guys who take too long to achieve an orgasm or cannot achieve one at all? How long is too long when it comes to reaching an orgasm? What causes delayed or absent orgasms? What are the treatment options and how well do they work? To answer these questions and many more, we turned to a true ex...

In this episode we discuss Peyronies disease, a condition faced by about 10% of men. Peyronies disease can cause pain, erectile dysfunction and, for some men, a complete inability to have sex. But what exactly is Peyronies disease and what causes the condition? How do you know if you have it? Does Peyronies disease always require treatment? What are the treatment options and how well do they work? To answer these questions and many more, we turned to a true expert.&nbs...

In this episode we discuss varicoceles, a condition found in 15% of men that can cause both pain and infertility. In fact, varicoceles are found in 35% of men with infertility. But what exactly is a varicocele and what causes the condition? How do you know if you have a varicocele? Do all varicoceles need treatment? How are they treated and what are the outcomes? To answer these questions and many more, we turned to a true expert. Dr. Mary Samplaski is an a...