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The Fight to Solve ED
A short documentary series on the real impact of erectile dysfunction and the treatments inspiring hope.
Introduction
Join our host, Dr. Samantha Nealon, on a journey across America to speak with patients and physicians about the physical and emotional toll of erectile dysfunction. Experience the stories of five men who restored their sexual health with the help of penile implant therapies.
A Good Life
Dr. Nealon sits down with Cliff, his wife, Marilyn, and his physician Dr. Bullock in St. Louis, MO. Cliff struggled with ED for years before he and his wife found a solution.
Meet Dr. Arnold Bullock
Director of Men's Health at Washington University shares details on his background and practice in St. Louis, MO.
Role in this fight
Perspectives on Dr. Bullock's role as an implanter: a local role within his community and a national role as a trainer.
Relating with patients
Hear how Dr. Bullock approaches discussing ED with men and the feelings of embarrassment that cause them to wait to speak to a doctor.
Presenting the IPP
Perspectives on why the inflatable penile prosthesis is presented as the last treatment option to patients, and why Dr. Bullock thinks it should be a treatment option to discuss sooner.
Perspective on the AMS 700™
Hear why Dr. Bullock chooses the AMS 700: quality, safety, reliability and an antibiotic treatment.
Alpha Male
Pete’s ED started after his prostate cancer treatment and it wore down his mental health. He and his urologist, Dr. McBride talk to Dr. Nealon about how ED impacts all aspects of a man’s life.
Meet Dr. Abram McBride
A practicing urologist and men's health specialist in Colorado Springs, CO.
Open up about ED
Dr. McBride discusses how he addresses the stigma and resistance experienced by men with ED.
The toll of ED
A physician's perspective on the burdens faced by men with ED.
Impact of the IPP
Dr. McBride discusses the control an inflatable penile prosthesis can give a patient.
Perspective on the AMS 700™
Hear why Dr. McBride uses the AMS 700: "As a surgeon, I can influence the location, but I can't influence the engineering of the pump."
Restoring Robert
Follow Robert and his urologist, Dr. Singh from initial counseling through the operating room. Learn why Robert tells Dr. Nealon that his IPP was "the best thing I ever did in my life."
Meet Dr. Jaspreet Singh
The co-director of urology in the department of surgery at Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital in Newburg, NY.
Approach to educating patients
A physician’s perspective on educating ED patients through an algorithmic approach to find the right solution.
Partnership in educating patients
Dr. Singh discusses how he partners with Boston Scientific to educate patients on the IPP.
Full care, including the IPP
Dr. Singh works to give patients the full care they need to solve ED.
No Regrets
Lawrence had ED for years and battled feelings of isolation. After confiding in his urologist Dr. Blick and finding treatment, he only wishes he’d sought a urologist sooner.
Meet Dr. Shawn Blick
The President and Founder of Valley Urologic Associates of Arizona, where he’s practiced for over 22 years.
Reliable clinical support
Dr. Blick shares his experience partnering with Boston Scientific to support his patients’ ED journeys.
Patient-first values
Hear how Dr. Blick sees Boston Scientific’s commitment to men with ED.
Impact of treating ED
A physician’s perspective on the importance of men’s sexual health.
Perspective on the ED journey
Dr. Blick on the complexities associated with treating ED, the care system and getting connected to a urologist.
Episode 5 coming October 31
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Did you know
More than 500,000 patients have been treated with a Boston Scientific penile implant 31
Learn about the AMS 700 Penile Implant
Important Safety Information for Patients Considering an Implant
AMS 700™ Inflatable Penile Implant
Caution: U.S. Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
Your doctor is your best source for information on the risks and benefits of the AMS 700™ Inflatable Penile Prosthesis. Talk to your doctor for a complete listing of risks, warnings and important safety information.
The AMS 700™ Inflatable Penile Prosthesis is intended for use in the treatment of male erectile dysfunction (impotence). Implanting a penile prosthesis will damage or destroy any remaining ability to have a natural erection, as well as make other treatment options (oral medications, vacuum devices or injections) impossible.
Men with diabetes, spinal cord injuries or skin infections may have an increased risk of infection. Implantation may result in penile curvature or scarring. Some AMS 700 devices contain an antibiotic (InhibiZone™ Antibiotic Surface Treatment). The device is not suitable for patients who are allergic to the antibiotics contained within the device (rifampin, minocycline or other tetracyclines) or those who have systemic lupus, these patients should use one of the devices that do not contain InhibiZone antibiotic surface treatment.
Potential risks may include: device malfunction/failure leading to additional surgery, device migration potentially leading to exposure through the tissue, wearing away/loss of tissue (device/tissue erosion) infection, unintended-inflation of the device and pain/soreness. MH-545411-AB
Results from case studies are not necessarily predictive of results in other cases. Results in other cases may vary.
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The patient featured in this video was compensated for their travel and/or time.
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