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Options for Managing the Penile Prosthesis Reservoir During Revision Surgery
Penile implants have come a long way, from using rib cartilage in the past to modern silicone devices, offering a reliable solution for men with severe erectile dysfunction (ED). Today’s inflatable pe...

Expert Guidelines on Erectile Dysfunction and Heart Health: Insights from the Princeton IV Consensus
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is not just a sexual health concern; it is often an early indicator of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Research has shown that most men with ED have underlying conditions such ...

What Future Doctors Learn About Sexual Health: Insights for Patients
Sexual health is essential for patient care, but many U.S. medical schools lack standardized training in this area. While some schools, like the University of Minnesota and Robert Wood Johnson Medical...

Understanding What Influences Sexual Interest in Postmenopausal Women
Menopause often brings changes that can impact a woman’s sexual well-being, including lower estrogen levels, reduced sexual desire, vaginal dryness, and discomfort during intercourse. These factors ca...

How Sexual Well-Being and Grief Change Over Time After Pregnancy Loss
Pregnancy loss is a common experience, affecting about 1 in 4 women, and often brings challenges to mental and relational health, including increased anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. S...

Hyaluronic Acid Gel Injections in the Glans Penis: A Potential Treatment for Premature Ejaculation
Premature ejaculation (PE) affects up to 30% of men, causing ejaculation within 1 minute of vaginal penetration or in less than 3 minutes (as a change from one’s previous normal). It often leads to em...

Idiopathic Penile Pain: When We Can't See the Problem at the 25th SMSNA Annual Fall Scientific Meeting
On the third day of the 25th SMSNA Annual Fall Scientific Meeting, Dr. Sherita King discussed the challenges of diagnosing and treating idiopathic penile pain, particularly for conditions like hard fl...

Androgen Deprivation Therapy Insights Offered at the SMSNA Annual Meeting
At the second day of the 25th SMSNA Annual Fall Scientific Meeting, Dr. Petar Bajic and Dr. Daniela Wittmann shared crucial insights on the often underappreciated impact of androgen deprivation therap...

Lifestyle Modifications and Diet for Better Sexual Health: Insights from the 25th SMSNA Annual Meeting
At the second day of the 25th SMSNA Annual Fall Scientific Meeting, Dr. Stacy Loeb, a board-certified expert in lifestyle medicine, delivered an insightful presentation on the importance of lifestyle ...

A Look Back: SMSNA Founding Members Share Their Journey
Today at the 25th SMSNA Annual Fall Scientific Meeting, Dr. Hossein Sadeghi-Nejad, the society's first official Historian, conducted interviews with founding members Dr. Ira Sharlip and Dr. John Mulca...
Monthly Question
Should government health insurance (Medicare/Medicaid) pay for gender-affirming care and surgery?