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Authors Gal Saffati, MD David E. Hinojosa-Gonzalez, MD Mohit Khera, MD, MBA, MH Now in its 45th installment, the AUA Update Series is renowned for delivering high-quality lessons to practicing urologists, fellows and residents. All content is developed by internationally recognized...

In this special Urology on the Beach edition of Pearls and Perspectives, host Amy Pearlman, MD, sits down with Mark L. Gonzalgo, MD, PhD, MBA, to discuss his recent appointment as chair of the Department of Urology at the University of Miami and his vision for leading a large academic urology...

* SubQ injectable TRT is a relatively novel therapy aimed at minimizing the drawbacks associated with IM TRT while potentially offering steadier absorption. * This IRB-approved study (22111501) investigated our institution’s use of non-proprietary SubQ TRT with testosterone cypionate (T CYP)...

In this episode, Dr. Rena Malik, MD welcomes Dr. Aaron Fischman, an expert in interventional radiology, to discuss prostate artery embolization as a minimally invasive treatment for enlarged prostate (BPH). Together, they explore how the procedure works, its success rates, what patients can...

Nelson's Excel getting deep as usual! Pay close attention Q&A: (53:29-55:00) Can patients become immune to Trimix and therefore need to increase their dose over time? * Absolutely, this is a known quantity with Trimix, when I counsel a guy about intracavernosal injections what I'm usually...

Conclusions Although testosterone is commonly prescribed off-label for treating low libido and HSDD in postmenopausal women, its therapeutic benefits extend beyond these specific conditions. Unfortunately, many women who do not meet the formal criteria yet could benefit from testosterone...

Read the full article here ⬇️⬇️⬇️ Kreider, R. B., Gonzalez, D. E., Hines, K., Gil, A., & Bonilla, D. A. (2025). Safety of creatine supplementation: analysis of the prevalence of reported side effects in clinical trials and adverse event reports. Journal of the International Society of Sports...

Looking to improve erection quality and enhance pleasure for both you and your partner? Rings can help by keeping blood in the penis for a firmer, longer-lasting erection. In this video, board-certified urologist Dr. Amy Pearlman breaks down everything you need to know about rings, including...

Central Maine Medical Center's Heart and Vascular Institute offers pulsed field ablation and left atrial appendage closure procedures.

Mansour Razminia, MD, a cardiac electrophysiologist at Northwestern Medicine, discusses the innovative technique of fluoroless pulsed field ablation (PFA) for treating atrial fibrillation. He explains how this ultra-rapid electrical field safely disrupts targeted cardiac tissues, leading to...

In this webinar, Dr. Roger Khouri, Urologist, reviews dosing, proper injection technique, and safety, and answers all of your questions about Injection Therapy for erectile dysfunction. In this webinar, Dr. Khouri discusses: - Injection Medication - Syringe and Dosing - Injection Techniques -...

The relationship between testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) and cardiovascular(CV) disease (CVD) risk in older, hypogonadal men has been debated for years. Observational studies have variably linked low endogenous testosterone levels with adverse cardio metabolic effects and increased CVD...

World renowned Abdulmaged M. Traish! Great interview! As usual free testosterone is where it's at! Nelson we need to inform Dr.Traish or better yet all of the uros, endos and GPs about discounted labs LMFAO! https://www.discountedlabs.com/testosterone-free-dialysis-and-total-ms...

I have some injectable glutathione (preserved in benzyl alcohol) that I got prescribed last year. It’s from Empower Pharmacy, and unopened. Is it safe to use it if it says it was “expired” in December last year? Is that a real true “expiration” date?

As usual Nelson's Excel is where it's at! Mohit Khera, MD, MBA, MPH, Professor of Urology, F Brantley Scott Chair in Urology, Medical Director of the Laboratory for Andrology Research, Medical Director for the Scott Department of Urology Baylor College of Medicine. Good morning, and thank...

What are the safety considerations for insertive sexual devices? Find out in this installment of Smart Sex, where sexual medicine providers answer the questions you want to know.

ABSTRACT Cardioselective b-blockade is generally well tolerated in practice and contraindications to this therapy are uncommon. b-blockers are a diverse therapeutic class, and their individual tolerability profiles are influenced strongly by their pharmacodynamic effects across different...

Abstract Introduction The cardiovascular (CV) safety of testosterone (T) replacement therapy (TRT) is still conflicting. Recent data suggested a TRT-related increased risk of atrial fibrillation (AF). To systematic review and meta-analyze CV risk related to TRT as derived from placebo...

*Our findings show that enclomiphene provides the same magnitude of improvement in testosterone but through safer means, as noted by its lower rate of documented adverse events *Further research and larger studies are warranted to validate these conclusions and explore additional long-term...

No thanks! Dr. Justin Dubin and Dr. Amy Pearlman break down the Safety of Novel Hyaluronic Acid Dermal Filler Injections for Penile Girth Enhancement in this installment of the SMSNA TL;DR

The sterile Sol-Care™ insulin safety syringe with fixed needles differs from the standard insulin syringes by its manually retractable needle and removable plunger after injection. Compatible with a hypodermic needle, there is visible and audible confirmation when safety mechanisms are...

Abstract Importance: More information is needed about the efficacy and safety of compounded bioidentical hormone therapy (cBHT) in the published literature. A thorough synthesis of existing data is not currently available. Objective: To provide a systematic review and meta-analysis of the...

Hi All, I'm a male, 32, with normal/solid levels of testosterone (650 ng/dl TT). I've been exercising on and off since I was a teenager but have only been on a proper weightlifting and diet protocol for the past 6 months with a professional bodybuilder with my main goal being to obtain a great...

Hi everyone, I’ve been on TRT since 2017 and have been on and off with my use of HCG. When I started TRT I was told to never go above 500ius of HCG per day otherwise it could cause desensitized leydig cells. I’ve talked to a few doctors who said that this is nonsense and they have their younger...

Hello everyone, As someone who has been on TRT for about 1.5 years I’ve been off and on HCG and tried doses anywhere from 250-500ius per injection. When I started TRT I was immediately put on HCG as I was 24 and my doctor was concerned about fertility issues down the road if I was T only. More...