CME | What Men (Don't) Talk About: Making Men's Health Less Awkward

21/07/2025 39 min Temporada 1
CME | What Men (Don't) Talk About: Making Men's Health Less Awkward

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In this episode of 'CME on the Go', our hosts focus on discussing men's health issues with family physicians. Key topics covered include benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), erectile dysfunction, low testosterone, and prostatitis. The hosts emphasize the importance of overcoming barriers to communication in men's health, provide clinical scenarios, treatment strategies, and insights on having sensitive conversations. They also share personal experiences and practical tips on diagnosing and treating these common conditions, highlighting the interplay between different diagnoses and the significance of normalizing these discussions.    Topics By Timestamp  00:46 Episode Overview: Men's Health  02:16 Clinical Scenarios in Men's Health  04:48 Strategies for Discussing Men's Health  11:03 Deep Dive: Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH)  15:09 Deep Dive: Erectile Dysfunction  22:13 Deep Dive: Low Testosterone  26:14 Deep Dive: Prostatitis  33:44 Final Thought    Credit Claiming https://www.aafp.org/assessment/take/18252/e   Learning Objectives  1. Demonstrate effective, non-intimidating communication techniques for discussing sensitive men’s health issues, including erectile dysfunction, BPH, low testosterone, and prostatitis.   2. Identify key clinical features and treatment pearls for common urologic and hormonal conditions affecting men.   3. Recognize the atypical presentation of behavioral health conditions—such as depression and anxiety—in male patients to improve diagnostic accuracy and patient engagement.    Disclosure: It is the policy of the AAFP that all individuals in a position to control content disclose any relationships with commercial interests upon nomination/invitation of participation. Disclosure documents are reviewed for potential conflicts of interest and, if identified, conflicts are resolved prior to confirmation of participation. Only those participants who had no conflict of interest or who agreed to an identified resolution process prior to their participation were involved in this CME activity.   All individuals in a position to control content for this session have indicated they have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.      Disclaimer:  Copyright 2025. AAFP. The views presented in this broadcast are the speaker’s own and do not represent those of AAFP.  The information presented is for general, educational, or entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal, health, financial, or other advice.  AAFP makes no representation as to the accuracy or completeness of the information and is not responsible for results that may arise from its use.  Consult an appropriate professional concerning your specific situation and respective governing bodies for applicable laws. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by AAFP unless specifically stated otherwise. AAFP and the AAFP logo are registered trademarks of American Academy of Family Physicians.