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Health Encyclopedia: Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence) Other Treatments
- Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence) - Other Treatments
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Vacuum devices, or external management systems, are effective, safe, and simple to use for all forms of impotence except when severe scarring has occurred from Peyronie's disease.
Using the Device. Patients must receive thorough instructions in the proper use of such devices. They typically work as follows:
- The man places the penis inside a plastic cylinder.
- A vacuum is created, which causes blood to flow into the penis, thereby creating an erection.
- A band is tightly secured around ...
Expert & Community Posts
Is penile prosthesis right for YOU?
By Dr. Justin Harmon , Health ExpertThere are several factors to consider when selecting which penile prosthesis would be best for you.... Read more »
Penile Prosthesis or "Penile Implant" - What it is and How it Works
By Dr. Justin Harmon , Health Expert...malleable prosthesis is the simplest of the three penile implants both from a patient's and a... Read more »
Is Surgical Implantation Right For You?
By Jay Motola , Health ExpertThe surgical implantation of a prosthetic device may appear to some as a very extreme measure to... Read more »
What if I have a penile implant, and it has to be removed?
By Jay Motola , Health Expert...7 years is basic to sexual life. What if I have a penile implant, and it has to be removed? ... Read more »
Inflatable Penile Prostheses
By Jay Motola , Health ExpertCommonly used inflatable prostheses include the Titan inflatable implants (Colopast) or the... Read more »
Health Guide
Erectile Dysfunction Treatment: Impotence Treatment
...injected into the penisVacuum devicesIntracavernosal injection therapyInvasive procedures, such as penile implants or surgery (limited to those for whom other treatments haven't worked and who... Read more »Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence): References
ReferencesChiurlia E, D'Amico R, Ratti C, Granata AR, Romagnoli R, Modena MG. Subclinical coronary artery atherosclerosis in patients with erectile dysfunction. J Am Coll Cardiol.... Read more »Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence): Injections or Topical Treatments
...abnormalities or men who are taking medications that thin the blood, such as heparin or warfarinMen with penile implantsInjected Alprostadil. Injected alprostadil (Caverject, Edex) employs a very... Read more »Physical Causes of Erectile Dysfunction: Impotence Causes
...severe cases of scarring, the only treatment is surgery to straighten the penis and reduce the curve. Penile implants may also be beneficial.PriapismPriapism is a sustained, painful, and unwanted... Read more »Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Other Treatments
...implants. One possible exception, the Targis System, was approved for use for patients with hip or penile implants that are located at least 1.5 inches from the urethra. Men who have had previous... Read more »
Medications
...medication is not recommended for use in men with penile implants. How To Use Read the... Read more »
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