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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
All. The presence or absence of these nighttime erections give the doctor valuable information about erectile function. Most sleep studies are done with a small monitor that is taken home for two nights and returned to the clinic. Treatment Options Psychological Help, Including Sex Therapy - A man may experience temporary erection problems as a result of excessive alcohol intake, psychological stress or family discord etc. some of these men may respond by excessive worry or fear during sexual activity. Medication Applied Inside the Urethra (Urine Passage) - Prostaglandin E-1 is a drug that has recently become available for use as a urethral suppository for the treatment of erection problems. This drug works by dilating the arteries in the penis, allowing improved blood flow. This medicine must be used each time an erection is desired as the effects are temporary. Up to 60% of men who try this method may get an erection adequate for sexual intercourse. Medication Injected into the Penis - Prostaglandin E-1 is a drug that has recently been approved by the FDA for use as an injection for the treatment of erection problems. This medicine must be used each time an erection is desired as the effects are temporary. Vacuum Erection Pumps - Vacuum pumps are used outside the body to draw blood into the penis. The blood is held in the penis by a small rubber ring at the base of the penis. The erection goes away as soon as the ring is removed. Penile Implant - Penile implants are surgically placed inside the penis. The surgery takes approximately 60 minutes and involves a 1 or 2 night stay in the hospital. The whole device is implanted internally and is not visible form the outside. A small pump is placed in the scrotum to activate the implant. Squeezing the pump in the scrotum produces a very strong erection which lasts as long as the man desires. Pushing on the deflate button makes the erection disappear. Sensation in the penis and ejaculation are not affected by this device. The penis retains its natural appearance when deflated.
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