Penis Prosthesis
Is penile prosthesis right for YOU?
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 physician's close guidance. Some patients cannot afford the price of these medications making this option difficult. Others do not like the preparation necessary wi...
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Expert & Community Posts
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 »
Can Smoking Cause Erectile Dysfunction?
By Jay Motola , Health Expert...impotency. The only option left is to get a 3 piece penis prosthesis, which I have been on the... 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
Penis pain
Penis pain is any pain or discomfort in the penis. Alternative Names Pain - penis; Priapism Considerations Common Causes Injury (such as that... Read more »Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence): Other Treatments
...not be used by patients who have bleeding problems or are taking anticoagulants ("blood thinners").Penile ImplantsPenile implants are available for men who cannot take medication or who fail less... 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 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): 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 »
Medications
...medication is not recommended for use in men with penile implants. How To Use Read the... Read more »
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