Physician Resources

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), characterized by prostate enlargement, affects 50% of men in their 50s and 80% of men over the age of 70.1 Left untreated, BPH causes a considerable reduction in quality of life and requires extensive medical intervention. Causes...

Erectile dysfunction (ED) medications are used to effectively restore sexual function, but they have other clinical applications as well. The three main ED medications–sildenafil (Viagra), tadalafil (Cialis), vardenafil (Levitra)–can be used to treat other medical...

The connection between erectile dysfunction (ED) and other health conditions demonstrates the importance of understanding the mechanisms of sexual dysfunction. ED and chronic kidney disease (CKD) are closely linked, with approximately 80% of CKD patients also...

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is associated with a wide range of physical and physiological conditions in male patients. Chronic ailments such as heart disease, atherosclerosis, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure are all linked to ED symptoms in men,1  but among...

Treatment for erectile dysfunction (ED) is often expensive. That’s why it’s important to offer patients options and medication alternatives within their treatment plans. Among the most commonly prescribed of those options are Tadalafil and Sildenafil. More than just...

A clinician’s guide to better treatment of E.D. In a recent survey, 74% of men indicated they believe primary care physicians should ask patients about erectile dysfunction as part of regular care. Yet, research indicates many PCPs don’t consistently address sexual...

Although physicians have made good progress in facilitating medical discussions around sexual health over recent years, many male patients are still reluctant to bring up concerns directly with their doctors. Out of the 30 million men in the US who experience ED, only...

The COVID-19 pandemic has had significant psychological and social effects on the global population. Additionally, the complete medical implications and long-term outcomes of COVID infections are not yet fully known. Since the virus was identified approximately two...

The First Line of Defense and Early Conversations In today's current healthcare structure, primary care physicians are often the first stop for many patients on their wellness journey. Primary care, by nature, generally involves a single visit to learn more about a...

In the United States alone, 20–30 million men struggle with symptoms of erectile dysfunction (ED). 1 Historically, the medical and scientific community believed that ED primarily affects men over age 40. However, recent data now shows that it is common in close to a...