Couples face several challenges in the fight against prostate cancer. One of them is dealing with the side effects of the treatment, and erectile dysfunction is a common problem after treatment for prostate cancer. Today, we feel honored to have Dr. Jesse Mills, a men's health expert, as our guest on the show. Dr. Mills is with us to talk about a novel, multi-modal approach in restoring erectile function after radical prostatectomy. Stay tuned to find out more. Dr. Mills is a board-certified, fellowship-trained urologist who specializes in male reproductive medicine and surgery, with a busy practice focusing on vasectomy reversal, sperm retrieval, microsurgical varicocelectomy, Peyronie's disease, and penile implantation. He is an Associate Clinical Professor and Division Chief of Andrology at UCLA. His clinical specialties revolve around men's health and include male hormone management, sexual and ejaculatory dysfunction, and male infertility. Be sure to listen in, to find out what can be done to restore erectile function after prostate cancer treatment. Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation. Show Highlights: How prostate surgery and treatment for prostate cancer affect a man's ability to achieve an erection. The pelvic anatomy is very complicated. The penis is a pelvic organ. There will be a hit to a man's erectile ability after cancer treatment. Neuropraxia is common after prostate surgery. How radiation affects a man's erectile ability. Some of the advances over the years in improving the outcomes for erectile function after prostate removal. Dr. Mills discusses the scientific developments over the last forty years. About Dr. Mills's rehabilitation protocols after treatment for prostate cancer. Dr. Mills talks about his successful prehab program. Compliance is key to a successful outcome. Since 2017, all the medications for erectile dysfunction essentially generic. Dr. Mills talks about his upcoming men's health book. Links and resources: Follow Dr. Pohlman on Twitter and Instagram - @gpohlmanmd Get your free What To Expect Guide (or find the link here, on our podcast website) Join our Facebook group Follow Dr. Pohlman on Twitter and Instagram Go to the Prostate Health Academy to sign up for the wait-list for our bonus video content. Dr. Jesse Mills Dr. Mills Article

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