102: Penile Rehab: Erectile Dysfunction after Prostatectomy - Helen L. Bernie, DO, MPH

Men have many challenges to deal with when battling prostate cancer, including managing the side effects of their treatment.
One common issue men face after a radical prostatectomy is erectile dysfunction. As June is Men's Health Month, we are fortunate to have men's health expert Dr. Helen Bernie joining us today to provide a modern perspective on restoring erectile function post-prostatectomy through penile rehabilitation.
Dr. Bernie is a board-certified and fellowship-trained urologist. She is the Director of Sexual and Reproductive Medicine, the Andrology Fellowship Program Director, and the Assistant Professor of Urology at the Indiana University School of Medicine, where she teaches medical students. She is passionate about men's health, cancer survivorship, and fertility preservation, and she treats all aspects of men's health, including male sexual dysfunctions and infertility. Dr. Bernie completed her residency in urology at the University of Rochester Medical Center and did a two-year fellowship in sexual and reproductive medicine at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre and New York Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical College. She has presented award-winning research on sexual medicine, testosterone replacement, prostate cancer, and male fertility.
Stay tuned as Dr. Bernie shares her expert insights and practical advice on how men can reclaim their sexual health 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 removal or prostate cancer may affect men’s sexual function
How often does erectile dysfunction occur after a radical prostatectomy?
Dr. Bernie shares some of the many options available for men to regain erectile function after a prostatectomy.
Some of the barriers that exist in instituting penile rehabilitation
Dr. Bernie shares her current approach to penile rehabilitation.
Why it is crucial for anyone diagnosed with prostate cancer or experiencing erectile dysfunction to find out what a penile rehabilitation program is and what it involves.
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Had my Prostatectomy done two years ago, haven’t had an erection since. Have now asked if help is available and my urology team has suggested tablets and pump etc. I am also incontinence now, surgery has been offered, which I’ve declined, I did have issues after my procedure to be fair, and had to have a Catheter inserted for 10 to 11 wks, not ideal!!