The Armor Men's Health Show

In this episode, Dr. Mistry and Donna Lee are joined by Dr. Max Kerr with Sleep Better Austin.  Did you know your good and bad sleep affects everything?!?  That's right!  Everything!  Dr. Kerr goes into great detail about why YOU should get sleep testing to learn more about your sleep health.  Gone are the days of wearing large, uncomfortable devices while sleeping in a weird office in some r...

In this segment, Dr. Mistry answers a listener's questions about men's health education and his ongoing struggle with elevated PSA levels. Unfortunately, many urology patients dismiss the seriousness of prostate cancer and avoid diagnostic testing that may reveal its presence. Others undergo test after test to determine the precise nature of their cancer and pursue aggressive, often unne...

In this segment, Dr. Mistry and Donna Lee welcome plastic surgeon, Dr. David Dellinger of Elysian Plastic Surgery in Austin. Today they discuss the spectrum of resources available to patients who aren't happy with their body's appearance and/or function. Dr. Dellinger sees patients for everything from buried penis syndrome, gynecomastia, and reconstructive surgery to penile enlargement,...

In this episode, Dr. Mistry and Donna Lee are joined by Dr. Mistry's longtime friend and colleague, Dr. Cedric Dupont of Green Dreams Health. As an anesthesiologist who treats patients with chronic, debilitating pain, Dr. Dupont is passionate about expanding information and comfort levels surrounding the use of medical cannabis. Today, Dr. Dupont and Dr. Mistry discuss how legal substances, s...

In this segment, Dr. Mistry and Donna Lee welcome Dr. Vilas Saldanha, an Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in the treatment of serious, traumatic injuries ranging from broken ankles to botched joint replacements. While broken hips and bad falls are commonly the butt of bad jokes, orthopedic trauma is a deadly serious issue. Dr. Saldanha sees the impact of injuries sustained everywhere from the battl...

In this segment, Dr. Mistry and Donna Lee are joined by NAU Urology Specialists' newest Physician Assistant, Stephen Macenas, PA-C. To become a PA, Stephen earned his Bachelor's Degree in Biology before completing a Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies. Because PAs rotate through every specialty as part of their medical training, they can use that foundation to re-speciali...

In this segment, Dr. Mistry and Donna Lee are joined by Texas Orthopedics' Dr. Brannan Smoot. Dr. Smoot is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in treating the foot, ankle, and knee. Today, the docs discuss common foot and ankle injuries as well as the difference between podiatrists and orthopedic surgeons. As we age,  degenerative processes can cause/exacerbate painful orthopedic conditions li...

In this Valentine’s Day segment, Dr. Mistry and Donna Lee answer a listener's question about his penile prosthesis, and Dr. Lucas Jacomides discusses hormone supplements for ED. The penile prosthesis is an inflatable silicon device implanted internally and completely concealed. The device is inflated using a pump implanted into the scrotum which, when activated, transfers fluid from a reservo...

In this segment, Dr. Mistry and Donna Lee answer a patient who wonders which is best for the treatment of his enlarged prostate: the TURP or the iTind procedure. The iTind is a revolutionary new non-permanent implant that gently reshapes the prostate to help relieve urinary symptoms without the dreaded side effects of prostate surgeries. The implant is placed without anesthesia and removed after s...

In this episode of The Armor Men's Health Show, Dr. Mistry and Donna Lee discuss a juicy topic...sexual dysfunction!  Dr. Mistry is a highly educated expert when it comes to sexual health and sexual dysfunction as he is an adjunct Professor at the Texas A&M Medical School and gives a lecture on women's sexual dysfunction and men's sexual dysfunction as well.  Let's break th...

In this episode of The Armor Men’s Health Show, Dr. Mistry and Donna Lee discuss everyone’s favorite sensitive topic!  Hormones!  A lot of doctors - including Urologists - don’t really care for treating hormones and would much rather do what they’re trained to do…surgery.  Have you ever considered that if you go to a “low T center” you’ll probably be diagnosed with - you guessed it - LOW T!  But t...

Today, Dr. Mistry and Donna Lee answer listener questions about Urolift, BPH, and all things bladder and prostate. While many men suffer from an enlarged prostate (particularly as they age), Dr. Mistry explains that it can be tricky to distinguish between symptoms caused by the bladder vs. the kidneys. At NAU Urology Specialists, we work with each patient to determine the best approach for treatin...

In this episode, Dr. Mistry and Donna Lee discuss the pros and cons of common medications used to treat an enlarged prostate and overactive bladder. Symptoms of an enlarged prostate, or BPH, include slow flow, hesitancy, incomplete emptying, urgency, frequency, and incontinence. Alpha-blockers and hormonal drugs are the two main classes of medication used to treat BPH symptoms, but each has its pr...

In this segment, Dr. Mistry and Donna Lee answer listeners' questions about testicle size and ED following sexual inactivity in older age. If you've ever wondered if your "balls" are bigger than average, or if it's too late to start ED medications, this episode is for you! Tune in to learn what a hydrocele is, how sexual activity can influence erectile dysfunction, and why...

In this segment, Dr. Mistry and Donna Lee discuss the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. Despite being one of the most common cancers affecting men, prostate cancer has a low mortality rate because it is highly treatable. Dr. Mistry offers state of the art treatment options to his patients: radical prostatectomy (removing the entire prostate), HIFU, and Cyberknife. No matter which treatme...

In this episode, Dr. Mistry and Donna Lee answer listener questions about testosterone supplementation after a stroke, ED, and cosmetic treatments for loss of penis size. Many men think testosterone supplementation is bad for heart health, but the reverse is actually true. Low T puts you at a higher risk of death from cardiovascular disease. Fortunately, our experts at NAU Urology Specialists  are...

In this segment, Dr. Mistry and Donna Lee answer listeners' questions about seriously smelly urine/semen, symptoms of urinary urgency/frequency, and the role of the prostate in both. The first listener is afraid his doctor will dismiss his pungent problem or worse--diagnose him with something serious. Another listener enquires about the prostate artery embolization (PAE) procedure for her hus...

In this segment, Dr. Mistry and Donna Lee are joined by Dr. Christopher Yang to discuss treatment options for erectile dysfunction when the pills aren’t working. Two types of penile prosthesis are available to help patients achieve an erection if other options have failed. The inflatable penile prosthesis is made of a silicon device implanted internally and completely concealed. It is inflated usi...

In this segment, Dr. Mistry and Donna Lee respond to listener questions about life after prostate cancer treatment. Despite being one of the most common cancers affecting men, prostate cancer has a low mortality rate because it is highly treatable. Dr. Mistry explains the benefits and drawbacks of each main treatment option he recommends for his patients: radical prostatectomy (removing the entire...

In this segment, Dr. Mistry and Donna Lee respond to a listener who wants to know more about the Cyberknife treatment for prostate cancer. This listener’s PSA (prostate-specific antigen) levels are increasing and he wonders what treatments Dr. Mistry recommends for his cancer patients. Despite being one of the most common cancers affecting men, prostate cancer has a low mortality rate because it i...

In this segment, Dr. Mistry and Donna Lee answer a listener question about a diagnostic testing for erectile dysfunction. This listener's urologist has recommended a pharmaceutical penile Doppler ultrasound to help identify the cause of his ED, and he's wondering whether that kind of testing is normal. Dr. Mistry explains that a variety of factors might come into play, including those th...

In this episode, Dr. Mistry and Donna Lee answer listener questions about the impact of testosterone therapy on other aspects of one's health, such as heart disease, sleep hygiene, and even mental health. Many patients have had bad experiences with testosterone supplements or are afraid of potential side effects. Dr. Mistry reassures listeners that not only is hormone therapy safe, low T is a...

In this episode, Dr. Mistry and Donna Lee are joined by interventional radiologist Dr. Preston Smith of Summit IR to discuss Prostate Artery Embolization. PAE is a cutting-edge, minimally invasive, and mostly permanent treatment for an enlarged prostate (also known as BPH). The process of embolization shrinks the prostate by cutting off its blood supply by blocking an artery. Embolization is also...

In this segment, Donna Lee is joined by Ray Solano of PD Labs, a nationally licensed compounding pharmacy that specializes in helping patients manage chronic health conditions. PD Labs goes beyond your typical pharmacy by blending prescription drugs with natural medicines to customize them for each patient. Today, Ray explains how he helps his patients crack their own "Metabolic Code." W...

In this episode, Dr. Mistry and Donna Lee answer listener questions about the links between ejaculation and prostate health as well as sexual satisfaction between partners. Because the prostate is a reproductive organ, ejaculation through sexual intercourse and/or masturbation can help keep the prostate healthy. The concept of “use it or lose it” applies to prostate and sexual health in more ways...