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SexMed
by ReachMD
Talking to a patient about sexual health can be as uncomfortable for the medical professional as it may be for the patient. This groundbreaking series is dedicated to helping healthcare professionals address the needs of the estimated 30-45 percent of patients who may be suffering from issues related to this under-discussed but critical aspect of patient care. SexMed presents the latest advances and current perspectives in this field, reminding us all that sexual health is integral to general health. Topics examine a wide range of physical, psychological, and sociocultural issues that impact sexual function and health.
Episodes
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Investigating the Link Between Sexual Activity & Menopause Onset
Host: Paul Doghramji, MD Guest: Megan Arnot Menopause is an inevitable transition in every woman’s life, but what if engaging in a basic physiological need like sex could delay its onset? Researching this potential connection is Megan Arnot, a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Anthropology at...
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Male Infertility Insights: Causes, Diagnosis, & Treatment
Host: Paul Doghramji, MD Guest: Alexander W. Pastuszak, MD, PhD Put your knowledge of male infertility diagnosis and treatment strategies to the test with Dr. Alexander Pastuszak, an Assistant Professor at the University of Utah School of Medicine, as he breaks down its common causes and how we…
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Male Hypogonadism: More Than Just Low Testosterone
Host: Paul Doghramji, MD Guest: Alexander W. Pastuszak, MD, PhD Even though hypogonadism is common among men, there are still some misconceptions surrounding it. So to learn more about how we can better diagnose and treat hypogonadism in our male patients, Dr. Paul Doghramji sits down with Dr....
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How to Stay Current on Sexual Health Topics
Guest: David J. Portman, MD Providing the best care to your patients goes hand in hand with being aware of all the updates surrounding sexual health disorders, but unfortunately, this is often easier said than done. To help you make the most out of your limited time with patients, Founder and...
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A Peer's Perspective on Treating Patients with Anorgasmia
Guest: David J. Portman, MD While at the ReachMD Innovation Theater in Chicago, Founder and Director Emeritus of the Columbus Center for Women’s Health Research Dr. David Portman provided us with his perspective on using PRP injections and alprostadil topically for patients with anorgasmia.
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Integrating Sexual Health into Your Practice
Host: Matt Birnholz, MD Guest: David J. Portman, MD Recorded live during ReachMD's Innovation Theater in Chicago, Illinois, Founder and Director Emeritus of the Columbus Center for Women’s Health Research Dr. David Portman joins Dr. Matt Birnholz to share his tips for getting past the taboo and...
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Expert Tips on Treating Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause
Guest: David J. Portman, MD For the one in eight women who will develop breast cancer in their lifetime and for the three million breast cancer survivors, what’s the best way to manage genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM)? Founder and Director Emeritus of the Columbus Center for Women’s…
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IBD & Intimacy: Managing an Under-Recognized Issue
Host: Robert Frankel, MD Guest: Neilanjan Nandi, MD From the ReachMD studios in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, host Dr. Robert Frankel talks with Dr. Neilanjan Nandi, Assistant Professor in the Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology and Associate Director of the Gastroenterology Fellowship...
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STI Screening & Counseling Strategies for Transgender Patients
Host: Matt Rosenberg, MD Guest: Aiden Harrington, ANP, CNM Current CDC Treatment Guidelines include transgender men and women as special populations. These guidelines recommend risk assessment based on current anatomy and sexual behaviors and screening for asymptomatic STIs based on the patient's...
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Keeping Up on Matters 'Down There:' Feminine Hygiene Advice for Clinicians
Host: Michael Krychman, MD Feminine hygiene, though an important part of daily life, is rarely discussed openly,not even in clinical settings. Host Dr. Michael Krychman sits down with Dr Alyssa Dweck, practicing gynecologist in New York and Assistant Clinical Professor at Mt. Sinai School of...
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Selecting the Best Contraceptive Methods: A Sexual Health Perspective
Host: Michael Krychman, MD The primary purpose of contraception is to separate sex from procreation. However, sexual function is rarely addressed or considered in the context of making contraceptive choices. Dr. Michael Krychman speaks with Dr. Rachel Perry, Assistant Professor of OB/GYN at the...
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The Art of Re-Coupling: Therapeutic Interventions for Couples
Host: Michael Krychman, MD Dr. Michael Krychman welcomes Mary Jo Rapini, a psychotherapist specializing in intimacy, sex and relationships who maintains a private practice in Houston, TX. Ms. Rapini co-authored RE-COUPLING: A Couple’s 4-step Guide to Greater Intimacy and Better Sex.
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Challenges With Flibanserin as Treatment for Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder
Host: Michael Krychman, MD Flibanserin was one of the first FDA-approved medications for treatment of Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder in pre-menopausal women. But the drug's effectiveness has frequently been called into question, and the known side effects such as fainting, dizziness, and low...
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Life After Ovarian Cancer: Protecting Sexual and General Health for Survivors
Host: Michael Krychman, MD Ovarian cancer is among the most highly prevalent and deadly cancers in existence, and in the struggle to care for patients and protect their quality of life, clinical standards in diagnostic screening and treatment protocols must change frequently. Joining host Dr....
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Natural Sexual Aphrodisiacs: The Good, The Bad, and The Deadly
Host: Michael Krychman, MD There are many herbs and supplements that have gained popularity as natural sexual aphrodisiacs. While many are sold over the counter nationwide to enhance sexual function, a surprising number of supplements can cause ranges of serious side effects. Which aphrodisiacs...
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Sex Accessories: Counseling Tips to Enhance Patients' Sexual Health
Host: Michael Krychman, MD Clinicians play an important role in helping patients understand and navigate issues around the use of sexual accessories to help improve sexual health for both men and women. With expertise in underlying issues such as vaginal dryness and discomfort with sex, health...
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Low Libido in Women: Ending the Conspiracy of Silence
Host: Michael Krychman, MD Women who experience low libido often feel embarrassed, lonely, and unsure where to turn or with whom to confide. Left unaddressed, this issue can have devastating effects on relationships. Dr. Michael Krychman sits down with Amanda Parrish, nationally recognized…
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Helping Patients Address Challenges in Monogamous Relationships
Host: Michael Krychman, MD Monogamous relationships are firmly embedded in the framework of our society, and yet the divorce rate and common failures of intimacy in long-term relationships challenges the efficacy of this paradigm. Oddly, the concept of monogamy has been virtually ignored by…
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Origins of a Women's Sexual Health Clinic: How Simple Improvements Can Transform OB/GYN Practices
Host: Michael Krychman, MD Dr. Michael Krychman interviews Dr. Brett Worly, Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Ohio State University School of Medicine. Dr. Worly talks about successful integrations of sexual medicine into evaluative, diagnostic, and treatment protocols in...
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A Different Kind of Safe Sex: Fragility Fractures and Effects on Intimacy and Sexuality
Host: Michael Krychman, MD Host Dr. Michael Krychman welcomes Dr. Risa Kagan to discuss the intimacy and sexuality issues that patients face when they are dealing with fragility fractures. Dr. Kagan is Clinical Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences at the University of...
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Flibanserin 101: Benefits vs Risks for Women with Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder
Host: Michael Krychman, MD Guest: Sheryl A. Kingsberg, PhD Flibanserin's approval by the FDA for women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD), touted by the press as the "Pink Viagra," created an enormous amount of media hype across the nation. But the facts on this drug's mechanism of...
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Obesity and Sexual Health: The Yo-yo Effect of Weight Gain and Libido Loss
Host: Michael Krychman, MD As many clinicians have become increasingly aware, the problem of obesity involves a complex interplay of habits and hormones, influenced by genetic predispositions and cultural practices alike. Whereas the supposed magic bullets of weight loss pills and fad diets are...
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Low Libido in Women: Improving Recognition and Treatment
Host: Michael Krychman, MD Low libido, a condition affecting an estimated 10% of women, can develop at any age and be attributed to several factors in a woman’s life, from lifestyle changes to medication and procedural side effects. Join host Dr. Michael Krychman and Dr. Leah Millheiser, Director...
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Talking About Sex: Case Stories Highlighting Physician/Patient Communication Barriers
Host: Matt Birnholz, MD Guest: Maureen Whelihan, MD There is a stigma around sex in the United States. That stigma makes it difficult both for patients to disclose details about their sex lives in clinical settings and for physicians to ask patients about sex. Consequentially patients may have...
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Reconstructive Surgery for Pelvic Floor Disorders: Benefits vs Risks for Sexual Health
Host: Michael Krychman, MD For women in their 40's and 50's, approximately one in four will develop a pelvic floor disorder such as urinary incontinence. By the age of 80, that prevalence rises to more than 50 percent. The struggle with a pelvic floor disorder has lasting effects on a woman's...
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Sexuality During and After Pregnancy: Distinguishing Facts from Fiction
Host: Michael Krychman, MD Many clinicians think that one of the most dangerous things a woman will ever do in her life is to carry and conceive a child. Stemming from this belief, several misconceptions have risen within the medical community, and by extension the general public, concerning…
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Choosing Sexual Health Products and Accessories: How to Guide Patients
Host: Michael Krychman, MD The market for sexual health products and accessories, from moisturizers to lubricants to self-stimulators, is very large, and this creates confusion among patients and physicians alike as to which types of products are most helpful for specific sexual health problems.…
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Towards Gender Equality in Sexual Health: The Rise in Female Sexuality Awareness
Host: Michael Krychman, MD For years, women's sexual health matters have been relatively ignored in both clinical practice and the public eye despite consistently heavy media attention drawn towards men's sexual issues and associated therapeutic products. But there is recent evidence that the…
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Deciphering Pelvic Floor Medical and Surgical Interventions
Host: Michael Krychman, MD Bladder leakage is one of many health-related issues that our female patients deal with. There are newly available treatment options, including non-surgical options, to help remedy the problem. Host Dr. Michael Krychman welcomes Dr. Holly Thacker to decipher the pros…
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Sexual Pain Disorders: Etiology and Therapy
Host: Maureen Whelihan, MD Guest: Sheryl A. Kingsberg, PhD Pain is one of the most significant barriers to pleasurable sex— and very common, affecting 15 to 25 percent of women at some point during their lifetime. Dyspareunia and vaginismus are two of the most common pain disorders. What are the...
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Managing Sexual Complaints in Breast Cancer Patients
Host: Maureen Whelihan, MD Guest: Michael Krychman, MD When a woman is first diagnosed with breast cancer, a doctor's first concern is a treatment plan. But what happens after chemotherapy, radiation and surgery? Women must once again learn to reconnect with their bodies. Dr. Michael Krychman,...
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How to Make the Issue of Low Sexual Desire in Women a High Priority for Doctors
Host: Maureen Whelihan, MD Guest: Michael Krychman, MD More than 43 percent of women across the country, of all ages and races, have some type of sexual complaint or problem; but more often than not, they don't talk to their doctor about it. How can doctors bring up this issue without making…
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How to Talk to Your Patients About Erectile Dysfunction
Host: Maureen Whelihan, MD Guest: Stanley Althof, PhD Most men who deal with erectile dysfunction (ED) suffer in silence because they don't know how to approach the subject with their doctor. How can you make it easier for your patients to talk about this sometimes embarrassing issue? Dr. Stanley...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Talking to a patient about sexual health can be as uncomfortable for the medical professional as it may be for the patient. This groundbreaking series is dedicated to helping healthcare professionals address the needs of the estimated 30-45 percent of patients who may be suffering from issues related to this under-discussed but critical aspect of patient care. SexMed presents the latest advances and current perspectives in this field, reminding us all that sexual health is integral to general health. Topics examine a wide range of physical, psychological, and sociocultural issues that impact sexual function and health.
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Talking to a patient about sexual health can be as uncomfortable for the medical professional as it may be for the patient. This groundbreaking series is dedicated to helping healthcare professionals address the needs of the estimated 30-45 percent of patients who may be suffering from issues...
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