
Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD
210. Dr. Rena Malik: Why Erectile Dysfunction Could Be an Early Warning Sign of Heart Disease
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What if problems in the bedroom were actually an early warning sign of something much bigger happening in your body? Most people think of sexual health as separate from their overall health. But erectile dysfunction, low libido, and changes in sexual performance can reveal important clues about cardiovascular health, hormone levels, metabolic function, and even how we're aging. In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Rena Malik, a urologist and sexual health expert , to explore why sexual health deserves a much bigger place in the longevity conversation. We discuss her concept of "sex span" —how long we can maintain a healthy, satisfying sex life—and why protecting it may also mean protecting…