Erectile Dysfunction, Peyronie’s Disease & Penile Implant Surgery: What Men Are Too Embarrassed to Ask | Real Talk with Professor Vaibhav Modgil, hosted by Abi Owers and Dr Mahshid Amiry.
In this episode of Real Talk by The Women’s Health Club, hosts Abi Owers, Co-Founder of The Women’s Health Club, and Dr Mahshid Amiry, Consultant Gynaecologist and Fertility Specialist, are joined by Professor Vaibhav Modgil, one of the UK’s leading authorities in male sexual and reproductive health. Men’s health is still an area many people find difficult to talk about openly. Yet issues such as erectile dysfunction, penile curvature and sexual health concerns affect millions of men and can sometimes be an early signal of wider health problems. In this honest and evidence-based conversation, Abi and Dr Amiry sit down with Professor Modgil to unpack some of the topics men are often too embarrassed to raise with their doctors. Together they discuss: • Why erectile dysfunction is far more common than people realise • The surprising link between erectile dysfunction and heart health • Why ED can sometimes be an early warning sign of cardiovascular disease • Peyronie’s disease – what it is, why it happens and when to seek help • Modern treatment options available for penile curvature • How penile implants work and how they can transform quality of life for men with severe erectile dysfunction • Why earlier conversations about men’s health could lead to better long-term outcomes Professor Modgil is part of the highest-volume andrology team in the North of England, specialising in advanced diagnosis and surgical treatment for complex male urological and andrological conditions, including erectile dysfunction, Peyronie’s disease and other reconstructive urological conditions. Alongside his clinical work, he is Editor in Chief of Trends in Urology and Men’s Health and an Honorary Clinical Professor at the University of Manchester, contributing internationally to research, teaching and surgical training in andrology and reconstructive urology. This episode aims to break down stigma around men’s sexual health and encourage more open conversations between men, their partners and healthcare professionals. Because understanding men’s health is not just important for men. It matters for relationships, families and long-term wellbeing too. This episode of Real Talk by The Women’s Health Club is sponsored by HCA Healthcare UK. About HCA Healthcare: When your health matters, so does your hospital. At HCA Healthcare UK's renowned family of private hospitals, you can be seen in as little as 24 hours by leading specialists from orthopaedics to women's health, with fully personalised treatment built around you and same-day tests and scans. Search HCA Manchester to book with your local private hospital, outpatients or medical centre and get the HCA UK Treatment. About the guest Professor Vaibhav Modgil is a world-renowned expert in male sexual and reproductive health based in Manchester. He graduated from the University of Southampton before completing higher surgical training in Birmingham and Manchester, followed by specialist fellowships in andrology in Australia and London, and advanced erectile dysfunction surgery training in Miami. He currently serves as: • Honorary Clinical Professor – University of Manchester • Editor in Chief – Trends in Urology and Men’s Health • Vice Chair – British Association of Urological Surgeons (AGUS) • Digital Strategy Lead – British Association of Urological Surgeons • Scientific Committee Member – The Urology Foundation Professor Modgil regularly lectures internationally and has trained surgeons across the UK, Europe, Australasia and the United States.
