Sexual Health & Fertility Archives - George Lee.my

Erectile Dysfunction: Speak Up If You Can’t Get It Up

intreek_admin — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 03:24:00 +0000

Two in three Malaysian men above 40 are at risk of erectile dysfunction, but how many of them are open to talk about it, let alone seek medical help? 26 years after the blue pill was discovered to treat erectile dysfunction, consultant urologists Dr George Lee and Dr Arun Arunasalam Poraviappan discuss how much management has changed over the decades and how we can get men to speak up about not getting it up.

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Presenter: Lim Sue Ann

Producer: Lim Sue Ann

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Let’s Talk About Sexual Health

intreek_admin — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 07:49:00 +0000

It was World Sexual Health Day earlier this week (4th Sept) and in conjunction with that, consultant urologist Dr George Lee is joined by consultant obstetrician & gynaecologist Dr Hoo Mei Lin to discuss what good sexual health means, the stigma that still persists, and how positive relationships are an important part of good sexual health.

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Produced by: Lim Sue Ann

Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek

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Are HIV Rates Going Up Among Malaysian Youths?

intreek_admin — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 07:52:00 +0000

It was recently reported in the Dewan Negara that we’ve been seeing an uptick in the number of new HIV cases among our university students aged between 18 and 25. So on today’s show, we want to find out just how concerning are the numbers and, more importantly, what kind of stigma still exists surrounding HIV among Malaysian youths? To unpack this, consultant urologist Dr George Lee is joined by Dr Afiqah Mohd Salleh, senior lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine in Universiti Malaya and she is also with the Centre of Excellence for Research in AIDS.

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Produced by: Lim Sue Ann

Presented by: Lim Sue Ann

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Let Communities Lead HIV Prevention

intreek_admin — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 03:43:00 +0000

To end the AIDS epidemic, community-based action must be an integral part of the process. But what does that look like here in Malaysia? In conjunction with World AIDS Day, which is commemorated on the 1st of Dec, consultant urologist Dr George Lee is joined by Raymond Tai, acting Chief Operating Officer of PT Foundation to find out more.

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Produced by: Lim Sue Ann

Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek

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COVID-19, Vaccination and Fertility

intreek_admin — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 07:13:00 +0000

Some animals might have been harmed in the following study – at the University of Hong Kong, researchers infected hamsters with SARS-CoV-2, to study the effect of COVID infection on the little rodents’ testicles. The study’s results have been reported widely by the media, but what does it actually mean for humans? We find out from consultant urologist Dr George Lee and Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Dr Helena Lim. They will also discuss whether COVID-19 infection, or vaccination, has been found to cause fertility problems among men and women.

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Produced by: Tee Shiao Eek, Lim Sue Ann

Presented by: Meera Sivasothy

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U-turn in contraception

intreek_admin — Fri, 17 Sep 2021 10:29:00 +0000

Schools across Malaysia will reopen in stages, starting from 3rd October and based on individual states’ phases in the National Recovery Plan. But with the Delta variant causing high community transmission of COVID-19, what is the safest way to get children back to schools? We speak to senior consultant paediatrician Dato’ Dr Amar-Singh HSS, and secondary school teacher Anny, to discuss issues that concern parents, including how Delta affects children, whether they should be vaccinated, and what safety measures should be implemented in schools.

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Produced by: Tee Shiao Eek
Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek

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World Sexual Health Day 2021 – Turn It On

intreek_admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2021 01:44:00 +0000

We are observing World Sexual Health Day which is commemorated every 4th September to promote sexual health, well-being and rights for all. This year’s theme is Sexual Health in a Digital World, and that’s exactly what we want to explore today: what is sexual health in a digital world and how has the pandemic affected access to sexual health information and care? While there is easier access to sexual and reproductive health information online, are people accessing the right information? Consultant urologist Dr George Lee is joined by Fara Rom, Board Member for Reproductive Rights Advocacy Alliance Malaysia (RRAAM) and Founder of FYIKL (For Youth Initiative KL) to discuss more.

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Produced by: Lim Sue Ann
Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek

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Tackling Taboos on STIs

intreek_admin — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 07:57:00 +0000

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. In conjunction with World Sexual Health Day which falls on 4th September every year, we take a look at how we’re doing in managing sexually transmitted infections.

STIs remain a taboo subject in our society and the surrounding stigma can prevent early detection and treatment of these diseases. On today’s show, we speak to consultant urologist Dr George Lee and Assoc Prof Dr Raja Iskandar Shah Raja Azwa from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Malaya to find out how we can break these taboos and tackle the issues surrounding STIs in Malaysia.

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How COVID-19 Will Impact Sexual and Reproductive Health

intreek_admin — Fri, 10 Jul 2020 04:10:51 +0000

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. The COVID-19 pandemic has undeniably affected everyone, across communities and borders, but not everyone is affected equally. In light of World Population Day which falls on 11th July every year, we take a look at how the pandemic has disproportionately affected women, especially their rights to sexual and reproductive health.

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Menopause – Ovary Important Issue

intreek_admin — Fri, 23 Aug 2019 09:34:03 +0000

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Menopause is part and parcel of ageing for women, but the symptoms can be severe and the changes difficult to accept. But IVF specialists in Britain have proposed a new procedure that they say can delay menopause for up to 20 years. We’ll be speaking to Dr Helena Lim, consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist, to unpack this and whether delaying menopause is a possibility.

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