Viagra: is it time to rethink the little blue pill for future health?

madman · Feb 18, 2025

In this week’s episode, Dr Louise Newson talks to Professor Mike Kirby, president of the British Society for Sexual Medicine and author of more than 450 clinical papers and 32 books. He was previously director of the Hertfordshire Primary Care Research Network, visiting professor to the Faculty of Health and Human Sciences at the University of Hertfordshire, and was attending physician to the Prostate Centre, London, where he dealt with complex medical problems until 2020.

Dr Newson and Professor Kirby discuss the importance of hormone health for both men and women, including testosterone. They also explore the benefits of phosphodiesterase inhibitors – which include Viagra – in treating not only erectile dysfunction, but their potential to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease, urinary symptoms, dementia, and even cancer.

Professor Kirby is one of the speakers at the upcoming Newson Conference: The Hormone Blueprint, which will be held in London on 21 March. An event for healthcare professionals, the conference will delve into the far-reaching impact of hormones on the body. For more information and to book your place, visit: https://newsonconference2025.eventbri...

madman · Feb 18, 2025

Newson Conference: The Hormone Blueprint

This event will explore the profound impact of hormones on the entire body, including the latest research and practical cases.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

About this event

Join us on 21 March 2025, at The View London, UK, for the Newson Conference. This full-day, in-person event will explore the profound impact of hormones on the entire body, covering a range of topics from the latest research to practical patient cases.

Tailored for healthcare professionals across all specialities, the conference offers valuable insights and discussions about individualised treatment approaches for managing these hormonal changes.

Dr Louise Newson and Dr Rebecca Lewis, leading experts in women’s health, will lead an esteemed panel of international experts who will explore the critical role of hormones in our body.

Topics being covered include:

Dr Louise Newson: The biological role of hormones

Professor Isaac Manyonda: Testosterone - a cardinal female hormone

Dr Hannah Ward: PMDD - diagnosis and management

Dr Tash Mirando: Longevity and weight

Professor James Simon: What would the WHI study have looked like if body identical hormones had been studied

Dr Sajjad Rajpar: The impact of perimenopause and menopause on skin and hair

Dr Rebecca Lewis: Mental health and hormones

Dr Jo Sewell: Breathwork

Dr Felice Gersh: Physiology of cardiovascular health and hormones

Professor Mike Kirby: The role of PDE inhibitors in future health

Dr Sarah Glynne: HRT after oestrogen receptor positive breast cancer

Dr Dan Reisel & Aini Kamal: Latest research findings

Hear first-hand patient stories and gain invaluable insights into the lived experiences of women navigating hormone challenges.

madman · Feb 18, 2025

Thread 'Sildenafil, 25 Years Later'

May 26, 2023

Sildenafil: 25 Years Later – Summary

Twenty-five years ago, the FDA’s approval of sildenafil (Viagra) radically reshaped the treatment of erectile dysfunction. Editor-in-Chief of Grand Rounds in Urology, E. David Crawford, MD, sits down to discuss the history and future of PDE5 inhibitors with three of the people responsible for their initial approval: Mark Hirsch, MD, Raymond Rosen, Ph.D., and Irwin Goldstein, MD.

Dr. Hirsch, Dr. Rosen, and Dr. Goldstein reflect on the approval process, particularly the development of the International Index of...

Thread 'A 25-YEAR CELEBRATION OF THE LITTLE BLUE PILL THAT REVOLUTIONIZED AN INDUSTRY'

May 7, 2024

In the Vortex of 'Viagra Madness'; Long Days for Urologist as Men Clamor for Prescriptions (Published 1998)

Dr Stanley Bloom, urologist and impotence specialist, discusses how impotence pill Viagra has increased his working hours in his Livingston, NJ, office; discusses ethics involved in dispensing pill; photo (M)

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*In the early days, up to 10,000 prescriptions daily were written. Urologists were using rubber stamps to churn out prescriptions

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE

The 25th anniversary of sildenafil marks a significant milestone in the history of pharmaceutical innovation. We aim to provide a comprehensive overview of the impact and legacy of the little blue pill over the past quarter-century.

METHODS

Extensive web-based...