Topic
Sexual Medicine
Podcasts
Women's Health # 131Aug 25, 2026Cliteracy for Clinicians: A Clinical Guide to Sexual Health & Clitoral Anatomy
Are we addressing sexual health in clinical practice? On this episode of BackTable Women’s Health, host Dr. Nicole Faulkner is joined by Dr. Christine Vaccaro, a double board-certified urogynecologist and sexual medicine specialist, to discuss the evaluation and care of women’s sexual health concerns. They highlight the importance of open conversations, patient empowerment, and a multidisciplinary approach to support well-being and improve quality of life.
- Women's Health # 127Jul 28, 2026
Approaches to Menopause & Hormone Therapy
Hormones aren't the problem. Misunderstanding them is. On this episode of BackTable Women’s Health, Dr. Karen Toubi sits down with Dr. James Simon to discuss menopause, sexual medicine, and his career journey from early IVF research to treating aging women. They also unpack his Green Journal paper with Dr. Barbara Levy, challenging common misconceptions about hormone therapy and explaining why treatment should be individualized because not all estrogens and progestogens are the same.
Urology # 302May 12, 2026Male Infertility: Diagnosis & Guidelines Update
Male factor infertility accounts for nearly half of all infertility cases, yet male evaluation is often delayed or overlooked. In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Robert Brannigan joins guest host Dr. Catherine Nam to unpack the 2024 AUA/ASRM Male Infertility Guideline update and discuss how the field is evolving beyond basic semen analysis.
- Urology # 294Mar 17, 2026
Updated Vasectomy Guidelines & Patient Counseling Best Practices
What are the key practice changes introduced in the new American Urological Association (AUA) vasectomy guidelines? In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Akanksha Mehta (Emory University), Vice Chair of the AUA Vasectomy Guidelines Committee, joins Dr. Catherine Nam (University of Michigan) to discuss the latest updates to vasectomy practice.
- Urology # 284Jan 13, 2026
Integrating Gender Affirming Care Into Urology
Gender affirming surgery is becoming a more visible part of urologic practice, raising practical questions about surgical training, case volume, and multidisciplinary support. In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Eric Walton of The Ohio State University joins Dr. George Koch to examine how gender affirming surgery is being integrated into contemporary urology. Dr. Walton discusses his path into reconstructive urology, structural barriers that limit patient access, and why expanding surgical training pathways is central to closing gaps in care.
Curbsiders # 507Dec 8, 2025Swinging the Pendulum on Menopause Care
Transform your approach to menopause care with the latest evidence and expert insights you can use tomorrow. Learn how to move beyond outdated WHI-era fears and confidently prescribe individualized, effective hormonal therapies. We’re joined by urologist and sexual medicine specialist Dr Rachel Rubin (@DrRachelRubin), who brings clarity, practicality, and a fresh perspective to this rapidly evolving field.
- Urology # 265Oct 14, 2025
Managing Ischemic Priapism: Surgical Approaches & Outcomes
For patients with ischemic priapism, time to treatment can mean the difference between recovery and long-term dysfunction. In this episode, Dr. Maia VanDyke (UT Southwestern Medical Center) joins host Dr. Juan Andino (UCLA Health) for a high-yield discussion on managing this urologic emergency, from early recognition to advanced surgical options.
- Urology # 258Sep 2, 2025
The Basics of “How To” for HRT Management: Effective & Safe Prescribing
When it comes to menopause care, the facts are better than the fears. In this Urology/OBGYN crossover episode of the BackTable Podcast, host Dr. Suzette Sutherland welcomes renowned urologist Dr. Rachel Rubin to explore various aspects of sexual health and hormone replacement therapy (HRT), particularly for menopausal women.
- Urology # 254Aug 12, 2025
New Guidelines for Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause
The guidelines are in and the myths are out. In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, Dr. Suzette Sutherland hosts Dr. Melissa Kaufman and Dr. Giulia Ippolito to discuss the new 2025 AUA/SUFU guidelines on genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM).
- Women's Health # 89Jul 12, 2025
New Guidelines for Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause
The guidelines are in and the myths are out. In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, Dr. Suzette Sutherland hosts Dr. Melissa Kaufman and Dr. Giulia Ippolito to discuss the new 2025 AUA/SUFU guidelines on genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM).
- Women's Health # 88Jul 8, 2025
Hormone Replacement Therapy in Menopause: Risks, Benefits, & Myths Debunked
Menopause isn’t just a diagnosis—it’s a transition, and the way we treat it needs to change. Dr. Kelly Casperson joins Dr. Suzette Sutherland in this urogynecology crossover episode of BackTable to challenge outdated beliefs about menopause and hormone replacement therapy (HRT). They revisit the impact of the 1990s Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) study and explain how its findings—especially around synthetic hormones—were widely misinterpreted and continue to adversely influence patient and provider decisions today.
- Urology # 240Jun 13, 2025
Erectile Dysfunction Therapies: Testosterone, PD-5 Inhibitors, and Beyond
Can we do more than prescribe pills to address men’s sexual health complaints? In this episode of the BackTable Urology Podcast, men’s health expert Dr. Mohit Khera from Baylor College of Medicine joins guest host Dr. Amy Pearlman for a deep dive into testosterone management and the full spectrum of erectile dysfunction therapies.
- Urology # 235May 27, 2025
Optimizing Sexual & Metabolic Health Together
Are metabolic and sexual health two sides of the same coin? In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Amy Pearlman is joined by gastroenterologist (and twin sister) Dr. Michelle Pearlman to discuss their collaboration at the PRIME Institute. Join us as we explore how two medical specialists combine their expertise to pioneer a comprehensive approach to two of the most important elements of health and wellness.
- Urology # 232May 13, 2025
The Pelvic Floor & Sexual Function: What Every Urologist Should Know
When is it time to refer a patient to pelvic floor physical therapy? In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Amy Pearlman invites pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Victoria Mallow onto the show to discuss the importance of pelvic floor physical therapy for various urological conditions.
- Urology # 229Apr 25, 2025
Consideraciones Prácticas en Terapia Hormonal Femenina
Esta semana en BackTable Urology, el Dr. José Silva entrevista a la obstetra y ginecóloga Dra. Pamela Silén-Rivera sobre la terapia de reemplazo de estrógeno, específicamente disipando mitos y su experiencia en el avance de la salud de la mujer en Puerto Rico.
- Urology # 222Mar 25, 2025
Exploring Penile Girth Enchancement Techniques
Patients seeking penile girth enhancement often do so for both physical and psychological reasons. When treating this patient population, understanding your patient’s goal is as critical as mastering the aesthetics. In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Amy Pearlman, co-founder of PRIME Institute Miami, meets with our host Dr. Jose Silva to discuss practical tips for treating patients that seek penile girth enhancement.
- Urology # 188Sep 10, 2024
Testosterone Therapy Today: Clinical Advances & Safety
What is the role of testosterone therapy in prostate cancer? Urologist Dr. Abraham Morgentaler of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School joins host Dr. Jose Silva to discuss the evolution of testosterone therapies, modern testosterone treatments, and how to integrate testosterone replacement therapy into your practice.
- Urology # 168May 21, 2024
Enhancing Men's Health: The Role of APPs
In this episode of Backtable Urology Podcast, Ken Mitchell MPAS, PA-C, a certified physician associate, speaks about the role of interprofessional collaboration in treating male sexual dysfunction and infertility.
- Urology # 147Jan 17, 2024
Urology’s Role in Advancing Female Sexual Health
In this episode, host Dr. Suzette Sutherland is joined by Dr. Kelly Casperson, a urologist who specializes in women’s sexual health, to discuss the importance of education, therapy, and hormone replacement in female sexual health.
- Women's Health # 44Jan 17, 2024
Urology’s Role in Advancing Female Sexual Health
In this episode, host Dr. Suzette Sutherland is joined by Dr. Kelly Casperson, a urologist who specializes in women’s sexual health, to discuss the importance of education, therapy, and hormone replacement in female sexual health.
- Urology # 139Nov 29, 2023
Gynecologic-Sparing Cystectomy & More: Prioritizing Female Sexual Health
In this week’s BackTable Podcast, guests Dr. Sarah Psutka and Dr. Rachel Rubin join host Dr. Aditya Bagrodia to discuss the importance of considering women’s sexual health in urologic oncology surgeries.
- Urology # 130Oct 23, 2023
Exploring Psychogenic Aspects of Erectile Dysfunction
This week on BackTable Urology, Dr. Jose Silva invites Mark Goldberg, a certified sex therapist, to discuss psychogenic erectile dysfunction and his role as a sex therapist for patients and couples.
- Urology # 117Sep 8, 2023
Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM): Improving a DRY Topic
This week on BackTable Urology, Dr. Suzette Sutherland and Dr. Rachel Rubin discuss the diagnosis and treatment of genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) with vaginal estrogen.
- Urology # 90Mar 29, 2023
Peyronie's Disease (en Español)
En este episodio de BackTable Urology, Dr. Jose Silva entrevista a Dr. Jose Saavedra, un especialista de salud sexual en Puerto Rico, sobre tratamientos mínimamente invasivos y cirugía para Peyronie 's disease.