@Article{cju.2026.081267,
AUTHOR = {Akash U. Patel, Joshua Schammel, Cory Faw, Richard J. Fantus, Joshua A. Halpern, Justin M. Dubin},
TITLE = {The digital gateway to men’s health: a narrative review of direct-to-consumer healthcare platforms},
JOURNAL = {Canadian Journal of Urology},
VOLUME = {},
YEAR = {},
NUMBER = {},
PAGES = {{pages}},
URL = {http://www.techscience.com/CJU/online/detail/28233},
ISSN = {1488-5581},
ABSTRACT = {The rapid expansion of telemedicine and direct-to-consumer (DTC) healthcare platforms has redefined how patients, particularly men, access evaluation and treatment for sensitive health concerns. These models offer convenience and rapid access to care for conditions with limited insurance coverage and limited specialist availability. By offering discreet and highly marketed routes for treatment, DTC platforms have effectively normalized discussions of conditions such as erectile dysfunction and hypogonadism, while also driving consumer demand. However, DTC platforms may lack adequate clinical evaluation, including physical examination, comprehensive history-taking, integration with broader healthcare systems, and adherence to evidence-based guidelines. As the landscape of men’s healthcare continues to evolve, healthcare providers play a critical role in reinforcing evidence-based practice and patient education as they provide high-quality clinical care. The objective of this narrative review is to characterize the current landscape of DTC platforms in men’s health to help inform clinicians as they work to navigate this evolving space.},
DOI = {10.32604/cju.2026.081267}
}