Our latest podcast episode focuses on Men’s Health.
At the Women’s Health Club, our mission has always been clear: helping women access trusted information, expert insight and a supportive community so they can live healthier, happier and longer lives.
But health rarely exists in isolation.
Women’s health is deeply connected to the wellbeing of partners, families and the people we share our lives with. Over the past year, one theme has become increasingly clear through our events, conversations and expert interviews: many women want to understand men’s health better too.
That is why we are taking our first step into the conversation on men’s health.
Not to shift away from women’s health, but to broaden the discussion. Because understanding men’s health helps women support partners, recognise early warning signs and encourage important conversations that many men still struggle to have.
Erectile dysfunction can be an early sign of heart disease
One of the most surprising medical insights discussed in our latest Real Talk podcast is the link between erectile dysfunction and cardiovascular health.
Many people assume erectile dysfunction (ED) is purely a sexual health issue. But medically, it can sometimes be one of the earliest warning signs of underlying heart disease.
The reason is simple physiology.
The blood vessels that supply the penis are smaller than those that supply the heart. If circulation begins to deteriorate due to conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol or atherosclerosis, erectile dysfunction may appear before other cardiovascular symptoms.
In some cases, ED can present three to five years before a major cardiac event.
This makes early awareness incredibly important. What may initially seem like a private or embarrassing issue could actually be the body’s early signal that something more serious is developing.
What is Peyronie’s disease?
Another topic discussed in the podcast is Peyronie’s disease, a condition that many people have never heard of but which affects a significant number of men.
Peyronie’s disease occurs when scar tissue forms inside the penis, causing it to bend or curve during erections. This can lead to pain, erectile dysfunction and significant psychological distress.
Despite being relatively common, many men delay seeking help because of embarrassment or a lack of awareness that treatment options exist.
Today, however, there are modern medical and surgical treatments available, particularly when the condition is diagnosed early.
Modern treatments for erectile dysfunction and penile implants
Advances in medical science have dramatically improved the treatment options available for men experiencing erectile dysfunction.
For some men, lifestyle changes, medication or cardiovascular management may resolve symptoms. For others with more severe or long-term erectile dysfunction, surgical treatments such as penile implants can provide life-changing results.
Penile implant surgery has been performed for decades but is still widely misunderstood. Modern implants are highly sophisticated medical devices that allow men to regain sexual function and confidence.
These procedures are typically performed by specialist andrology surgeons, with outcomes that can significantly improve quality of life for both patients and their partners.
Our first Real Talk episode exploring men’s health
To explore these topics in greater depth, Real Talk by The Women’s Health Club welcomed Professor Vaibhav Modgil, one of the UK’s leading authorities in male sexual and reproductive health.
Hosted by Abi Owers, Co-Founder of The Women’s Health Club, and Consultant Gynaecologist Dr Mahshid Amiry, the episode brings together medical expertise and open conversation around topics many people still find difficult to discuss.
Professor Modgil is part of the highest-volume andrology team in the North of England and specialises in complex urological and reconstructive conditions including erectile dysfunction and Peyronie’s disease.
In this episode, the discussion covers:
- Why erectile dysfunction is more common than many people realise
- The medical link between erectile dysfunction and heart disease
- What Peyronie’s disease is and when men should seek help
- The reality of penile implant surgery
- Why men often delay seeking medical advice
- And how partners can help encourage earlier conversations about health
The conversation is open, evidence-based and designed to break down stigma around men’s health.
Why this conversation matters for women too
Although the episode focuses on male health conditions, the information is just as valuable for women.
In many relationships, it is often partners who notice changes first or encourage men to seek medical advice.
Understanding the signs and knowing that effective treatments exist can make it easier to start conversations that might otherwise be avoided.
Because when it comes to health, early conversations lead to earlier diagnosis and better outcomes.
A natural evolution for The Women’s Health Club
Entering the conversation on men’s health is a natural next step for The Women’s Health Club.
Our mission has always been to bring together trusted experts, honest conversations and evidence-based information to help people make better decisions about their health and wellbeing.
By opening the door to discussions around men’s health, we hope to support not only women, but the wider relationships and families that shape our lives.
Because better information leads to better conversations.
And better conversations lead to better health.
🎧 Listen to the full episode here:
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“What Men Are Too Embarrassed to Ask: Erectile Dysfunction, Peyronie’s Disease & Penile Implant Surgery”
Hosted by Abi Owers and Dr Mahshid Amiry, featuring Professor Vaibhav Modgil.
This episode was kindly sponsored by HCA Healthcare UK and The Wilmslow Hospital.
