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Sexual Dysfunction

Rehab is key to restoring post-RP erectile dysfunction

Oxygenation and erection are cornerstones of rehabilitation strategies, expert says
Nov 1, 2006

The return and quality of sexual function is a major concern for men undergoing radical prostatectomy. New research on the etiology of post-prostatectomy erectile dysfunction is shaping new rehabilitation strategies for prostatectomy patients, according to John P. Mulhall, MD, who discusses current and future rehabilitation strategies and his own approach to post-prostatectomy ED in this exclusive interview.

Support growing slowly for testosterone replacement therapy after prostatectomy

Apr 15, 2009

John Mulcahy, MD, PhD, a private practice urologist in Phoenix, expects that testosterone replacement will top the list of sexual dysfunction issues at the upcoming AUA annual meeting in Chicago.

Post-radical prostatectomy patients report satisfaction with injections

Majority of patients say they would recommend therapy to others for treating ED
Feb 1, 2009

Men who turn to intracavernosal injection (ICI) therapy following prostate surgery can generate a satisfactory rigid erection with as few as five practice (trial) injections, according to studies presented at the 2008 Fall Scientific Meeting of the Sexual Medicine Society of North America.

Studies shed light on erectile function in prostate cancer patients

Recovery rates vary widely, but new data elucidate effects of certain risk factors
Feb 1, 2009

Erectile dysfunction is a fact of life for many men who receive treatment for prostate cancer, but methods of measuring post-treatment ED and erectile function recovery suffer from a lack of standardization, according to studies presented at the Sexual Medicine Society of North America 2008 Fall Scientific Meeting.

New hypogonadism tests aim to fill Androgen Deficiency in the Aging Male questionnaire deficiencies

Feb 1, 2009

Researchers are developing promising new tools to improve the diagnosis of hypogonadism.

Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor use highest after laparoscopic/robotic prostatectomy

Patients are most likely to use oral therapy for erectile dysfunction
Nov 1, 2008

Radical prostatectomy patients are most likely to use medication for erectile dysfunction after surgery; those who underwent laparoscopic/robotic prostatectomy were most likely to use ED drugs.

Lower urinary tract symptoms' impact on women's sexual health significant

Urinary symptoms decrease enjoyment of sex, level of sexual activity, survey shows
Oct 1, 2008

Lower urinary tract symptoms can put a damper on many women's sexual enjoyment and activity.

Survey reveals gaps in basic knowledge of Peyronie's disease

Despite seeing few PD patients, many urologists choose to operate, results show.
Oct 1, 2008

While many US urologists claim to be experts in sexual medicine, few know how to treat Peyronie'd disease.

Graftless penile correction: Excellent outcomes

Pre-surgical sexual counseling advised for men with congenital penile curvature
Oct 1, 2008

Correcting congenital penile curvature with excision and plicating closure of the tunica albuginea without grafting leads to excellent outcomes.

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