As the penile prostheses become more advanced (associated with more pieces), so do the operations necessary to place them. Unfortunately, the possible complications associated with them increase as well. Each surgeon must have a thorough conversation with their patients informing them of their options including the risks benefits and possible... Read more
There are several factors to consider when selecting which penile prosthesis would be best for you. Keep in mind that once the prosthesis is placed, however, there is no going back. The surgery destroys the body's natural ability to have erections. If you can achieve a partial erection, combination therapy should be attempted under a... Read more
Recently, a question was asked by one reader as to whether a generic form of an erectile dysfunction medication is different than the trademarked version. All three medications (Viagra, Cialis, and Levitra) at this time are still under patent and cannot be made in the truly "generic" means. If your doctor writes a prescription... Read more
When medical therapy fails along with combination therapy, or if medical therapy is contraindicated, the next step in the treatment of erectile dysfunction involves the placement of a penile prosthesis. Once again, a man must have the cardiovascular health to tolerate sexual activity prior to the placement of the prosthesis. There are... Read more
One complication or side effect of any medication for erectile dysfunction is something known as priapism, or a prolonged and painful penile erection lasting for more than four hours. This can be thought of as the body's inability to reverse an erection back to the flaccid or soft state. Usually, under normal physiological... Read more
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