We are definitely not mature enough for this one. Dr. Paul Gittens joins us to discuss male health. We really tried to hold back the dick jokes. Of course, we ran out of time to talk about Scrotox. Yeah, its a thing.
Summary
In this conversation, Dr. Paul Gittens discusses male sexual health, specifically focusing on erectile difficulties and the use of shockwave therapy and penile pumps as treatment options. He highlights the importance of proactive health measures and the link between erectile dysfunction and cardiovascular health. Dr. Gittens also emphasizes the need for a personalized approach to treatment, taking into account individual circumstances and lifestyle factors. Overall, the conversation sheds light on the growing field of male sexual health and the various options available for men seeking to improve their sexual function and overall well-being. In this conversation, Dr. Paul Gittens discusses various topics related to men’s sexual health, including pre-workout supplements, the use of L-citrulline for nitric oxide production, the effectiveness of penis pumps, and the use of PRP therapy for erectile dysfunction and orgasm. Dr. Gittens explains the process and benefits of PRP therapy, including the number of injections and the use of topical numbing. He also discusses the off-label use of medications and the challenges in the healthcare system. Overall, Dr. Gittens emphasizes the importance of discussing and addressing men’s sexual health concerns.
Takeaways
L-citrulline is a preferred supplement for nitric oxide production due to its better metabolism in the liver compared to L-arginine.
PRP therapy can be an effective treatment for erectile dysfunction and orgasm issues, with a treatment timeline of 4 to 8 weeks.
Penis pumps can increase girth and length, but their primary purpose is to improve blood flow to the penis.
The off-label use of medications and treatments is driven by the slow adoption of new technologies and the high cost of the FDA approval process.
Specialized care, such as Dr. Gittens’ practice, allows for more personalized and comprehensive treatment for men’s sexual health issues.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:47 Dr. Paul Gittens’ Specialization
03:06 The Neglect of Male Fertility
04:14 Gender Differences in Seeking Healthcare
05:18 Changing Attitudes Towards Men’s Health
07:00 The Rise of Concierge Medicine
08:20 The Importance of Proactive Health Measures
09:18 Understanding Erectile Difficulties
11:34 Treatment Options for Erectile Difficulties
13:09 The Link Between Erectile Dysfunction and Cardiovascular Health
15:13 Shockwave Therapy for Erectile Dysfunction
18:33 Different Types of Shockwave Therapy
20:52 The Benefits of Shockwave Therapy for Healthy Individuals
24:34 The Use of Penile Pumps
28:00 Recommended Usage of Penile Pumps
30:02 Prophylactic Use of Penile Pumps
31:43 Pre-workout supplements
32:22 L-citrulline and nitric oxide
32:57 Supplement regimen for fertility
34:01 Misconceptions about penis pumps
34:48 Penis pumps and girth/length
35:44 PRP therapy for erectile dysfunction
36:06 PRP therapy process
37:28 PRP therapy for orgasm
38:48 Injection placement for PRP therapy
39:06 Number of injections for PRP therapy
39:11 Numbing for PRP therapy
39:31 Frequency of PRP therapy
40:00 Combining PRP therapy with other treatments
41:01 Goal of coming off Viagra and Cialis
41:37 Accessibility of Viagra and Cialis
42:24 Off-label use of medications
43:35 Adoption of new treatments in medicine
45:13 Reasons for off-label use
46:01 Adoption of shockwave therapy
47:18 Use of equine treatments in humans
48:08 Importance of discussing penis health
49:32 Treatment timeline for erectile dysfunction
50:45 Self-pay model for specialized care
53:19 Reasons for starting a specialized practice
55:13 Challenges in the healthcare system
56:27 Finding Dr. Gittens
58:45 Providing good healthcare
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