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Managing Erectile Dysfunction From the Partner’s Perspective
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Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a condition that not only affects a man, it also affects his sexual partner(s). As with many things related...

Health Care Experiences of Women With Vulvodynia
Vulvodynia is a condition that involves chronic pain in the vulva that has no readily identifiable cause. The pain can be burning, stinging, or stabbing, and it can be localized in one area or affect ...

Framing the Conversation Around the Inflatable Penile Prosthesis
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The inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP), or penile implant, is a transformative device that can help men with chronic erectile dysfunctio...

Oral ED Medications May Have a Protective Effect on Men’s Cardiac Health, Says New Study
Phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PDE-5is) are a group of oral medications that are used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED). These drugs are more commonly known by their commercial brand names like...

Medications Used for Male Pattern Baldness and BPH May Be Associated With Depression
5α-reductase inhibitors (5-ARIs) are a group of drugs that are used to treat enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH) and male pattern baldness/hair loss. Finasteride and dutasteride a...
The Importance of Patient Education on Sexual Health Tools and Devices
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Comprehensive sexual health education has many benefits including reducing the transmission of HIV and other...

Is Oral Testosterone Safe and Effective for Men With Low Testosterone?
Testosterone is a hormone that supports growth, development, and primary and secondary male sex characteristics. When men have low testosterone, they can develop symptoms such as low energy, low sex d...

Young People’s Barriers to Talking About Sexual Health With Their Parents and Providers
Discussions between young people and their parents, health care providers, or other influential figures about sexual health can have many positive effects. These conversations can help educate young p...

Can We Predict Curve Improvement in Men With Peyronie’s Disease Receiving Xiaflex?
Peyronie’s disease (PD) is a medical condition that causes penile curvature. According to some estimates, it affects between 1 to 11% of men in their lifetime, usually presenting when a man is between...

Dr. Ramasamy Receives AUA’s Gold Cystoscope Award
The SMSNA is proud to congratulate member Ranjith Ramasamy, MD, who is receiving the American Urological Association’s (AUA) Gold Cystoscope Award!
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