Patient Education Resources for Urology and Men's Health Practices
Helping reinforce your consultation and ensure patients better understand their treatment options after the visit.
For clinical use in urology and men’s health practices
• Written specifically for patients navigating erectile dysfunction treatment
• Reinforces conversations started in the clinic
• Helps patients and partners understand options before and after appointments
• Foreword by board-certified urologist William Figlesthaler, MD, FACS
Provide your ED patients with answers they hesitate to ask for
in the office.
Two plain-language books designed to reinforce your consultation and close the gap between what patients hear in the office and what they actually do next. Written from direct patient experience, these materials address the emotional and practical realities of ED treatment and also form the basis of concise patient education handouts practices can share with patients as they consider their next steps.
Preview the materials
your patients will take home.
No obligation. Volume pricing available for practices that choose to provide
these resources regularly.
Most practices start small — choose what works for your practice.
Many clinics begin by providing the books or patient education handouts to patients who ask questions about advanced treatment options. This allows you to see how patients respond before expanding usage. No additional staff workflow required. No commitment. Volume pricing is available when you're ready to provide these resources regularly.
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Foreword by Board-Certified Urologist William Figlesthaler, MD, FACS
"This book serves as a resource for those struggling in silence, as well as for their loved ones and healthcare providers. May it serve as a guide, a source of hope, and a reminder that no one must face this journey alone."
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The Gap Between Your Consultation
and Your Patient's Next Step
Your patients leave your office.
Their questions don't.
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Studies show patients retain less than 20% of verbal information after a medical
2
books - patient & partner editions
$0
additional staff time required
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foreword by William Figlesthaler, MD FACS
Why your patients need this
after they leave.
Plain-language books for men navigating erectile dysfunction — and their partners. Designed to reinforce conversations started in the clinic and continue the discussion at home.
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The Retention Gap
Studies consistently show patients typically retain less than 20% of verbal information after a medical appointment. For emotionally charged topics like erectile dysfunction, retention may be significantly lower. These books close that gap – giving patients something clear, private, and practical to take home.
02
The Silence Problem
For emotionally charged topics like erectile dysfunction, retention may be significantly lower. These books close that gap – giving patients something clear, private, and practical to take home. A private take-home resource removes that barrier and prepares them for the next conversation.
03
The Partner Dimension
Partners are deeply involved in ED treatment outcomes – but they’re rarely in the room. When Hope Feels Lost is written directly for her: addressing the emotional journey, the communication breakdown, and how to support treatment without pressure.
How Practices Use These Resources
• Provided to patients after consultation
• Offered privately at the front desk
• Given to couples considering advanced treatment options
• Used as preparation before implant consultation
When patients understand their options:
THEY:
-ask better questions
-show up prepared
-commit to treatment
-feel supported
Your consult time becomes more efficient!
The Resources
Two Plain-Language ED Guides. One Complete
Patient Education System.
Book One · Patient Edition
When Pills Stop Working
A Complete Guide to Advanced Solutions for Men
Written for men who have moved beyond first-line ED medications and need honest, plain-language answers about what comes next. Covers the full erectile dysfunction treatment ladder – from injection therapy and vacuum devices to penile implant surgery – with the compassion and directness that only lived experience can deliver.
Understanding Erectile Dysfunction
When Pills Stop Working — The Treatment Ladder
Making the Implant Decision
Choosing Your Surgeon
Life After Surgery
Financial Considerations & Insurance
Frequently Asked Questions
Success Stories from Men Like Us
Paperback
$19.99
ISBN 9781946828101
Hardcover
$29.99
ISBN 9781946828095
Book Two · Partner Edition
When Hope Feels Lost
A Complete Guide to Supporting Him Through Treatment
Written directly for the partner of a man facing erectile dysfunction – addressing her emotional journey, why she may feel it’s about her (and why it isn’t), how to communicate when words feel impossible, and how to walk beside him through treatment without losing herself in the process.
Introduction: The Hidden Journey
Chapter 1: Understanding ED
Chapter 2: Understanding Your Emotional Journey
Chapter 3: Learning to Talk Again
Chapter 4: Supporting Each Other Through This Challenge
Chapter 5: The Questions That Keep You Awake
Chapter 6: Success Stories and Building Your Future
Chapter 7: When Treatment Works
Paperback
$17.99
ISBN 9781946828132
Hardcover
$27.99
ISBN 9781946828125
About The Author
Jay Richard
Jay Richard never imagined he would write a book about erectile dysfunction — let alone share the intimate details of his personal struggle with readers. But after years of frustration, failed treatments, and the life-changing experience of penile implant surgery, he realized his story could help countless men who feel isolated and hopeless in their own battles with ED.
At 75, Jay represents the growing number of men who refuse to accept a diminished quality of life when effective treatments are available. His professional background in business taught him the importance of thorough research and informed decision-making — skills that proved invaluable when navigating the complex world of advanced ED treatments.
What sets his story apart is not just his medical journey, but his unflinching honesty about the psychological, relationship, and financial challenges that accompany erectile dysfunction. Currently living in Naples, Florida with his supportive partner, Jay is an advocate for men’s sexual health awareness and speaks openly about the importance of seeking help when traditional treatments prove inadequate.
"You don't have to accept a diminished quality of life. Excellent treatments exist, but you have to have the courage to pursue them. This book is my way of walking that path with you, so you don't have to face it alone."
A Personal Note from the Author
How Urology Practices Are Using These Resources
Patient receives books at consultation
Reads at home with partner
Returns informed and ready
Treatment compliance increases
Easy Way to Start
Most practices start with the Clinic Starter Kit — 20 books across both titles — enough to stock a waiting room and front desk for several weeks. No staff training required. The books are self-explanatory, discreet, and written to be handed out at the close of an appointment. This allows the clinic to see how patients respond before expanding usage.
Volume pricing is available for practices that decide to provide them regularly.
Are You Educating Patients Online?
Implementation is simple.
Clinic Pricing*
Straightforward, transparent pricing for
every practice size.
* Pricing based on IngramSpark bulk rates. Actual pricing may vary slightly based on your account terms, taxes (if applicable), and shipping destination.
Paperback Pair
One copy of each title in paperback. The easiest way to evaluate both books before committing.-
(1) When Pills Stop Working — Paperback
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(1) When Hope Feels Lost — Paperback
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Ships direct to your clinic
Physician Evaluation Set
Both titles in both formats for the physician to review personally before recommending to patients.-
(1) When Pills Stop Working — Paperback
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(1) When Pills Stop Working — Hardcover
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(1) When Hope Feels Lost — Paperback
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(1) When Hope Feels Lost — Hardcover
Clinic Starter Kit
20 books across all formats — enough to stock your waiting room and front desk for weeks.-
(5) When Pills Stop Working Paperback
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(5) When Pills Stop Working Hardcover
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(5) When Hope Feels Lost Paperback
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(5) When Hope Feels Lost Hardcover
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Free shipping on first order
When Pills Stop Working (Book 1) | Retail: Paperback $19.99 / Hardcover $29.99
| Copies
Discount | 25 ~25% | 50 ~27% | 100 ~31% | 300 ~33% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paperback Each Total | $14.95 $373.75 | $14.45 $722.50 | $13.75 $1,375 | $13.45 $4,035 |
| Hardcover Each Total | $21.75 $543.75 | $21.55 $1,077.50 | $21.25 $2,125 | $20.75 $6,225 |
When Hope Feels Lost (Book 2) | Retail: Paperback $17.99 / Hardcover $27.99
| Copies
Discount | 25 ~25% | 50 ~27% | 100 ~31% | 300 ~33% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paperback Each Total | $12.50 $312.50 | $12.25 $612.50 | $11.75 $1,175 | $11.50 $3,450 |
| Hardcover Each Total | $19.45 $486.25 | $19.25 $962.50 | $18.95 $1,895 | $18.65 $5,595 |
No obligation. Volume pricing available for practices that choose to provide these resources regularly.
* Pricing based on IngramSpark bulk rates.
Actual pricing may vary slightly based on your account terms, taxes (if applicable),
and shipping destination. Minimum order for volume pricing: 25 copies.
* Pricing stays consistent with market, volatility could cause price adjustments.
For Your Practice
Getting started is
straightforward.
01
Curious?
Download Sample PDFs
Download complimentary copies of both book titles, and the Patient Education Guides, PDF samples – for the physician to review at their convenience. No obligation. Sample Book PDF’s include the books beginning through Chapter 1.
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Ready?
Place Your Order
Choose the package that fits your practice volume. Most clinics start with the Clinic Starter Kit. Orders are placed through IngramSpark and ship directly to your clinic.
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Open Your Package!
Distribute to Patients
Keep copies at the front desk or give them out at the close of an appointment. No staff training required – the books are self-explanatory and discreet.
04
Need More?
Replenish as Needed
Reorder at the same bulk rate* whenever your supply runs low. Practices with consistent volume can set up quarterly auto-replenishment at no added cost.
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