When drug treatment is not an option, seek a solution
"I've tried everything! Is there a solution that really works?"Despite all the hype, the truth is, drugs like Viagra® and Cialis® don't always do the job. In fact, drug therapy fails for 30-35% of men with ED. If drug treatments, injections and other non-surgical therapies are not successful in resolving ED, and psychological causes are not suspected, you and your physician may consider another solution -
a penile implant.
Today there are more effective options than ever before for treating erectile dysfunction. Penile implants have helped hundreds of thousands of men return to an active, satisfying sex life.
A penile implant is a synthetic device that is placed in the penis to provide sufficient rigidity to permit sexual intercourse. It does not change penile sensation or orgasm, and does not interfere with ejaculation or urination.
How Does It Work?The most advanced type of inflatable implant available today is a medical device which consists of a
reservoir implanted into the abdomen, a
pump with an inflation/deflation valve placed in the scrotum and a pair of
cylinders implanted in the penis. The entire device is totally concealed within the body.
Squeezing the inflation valve on the pump causes saline solution to move from the reservoir into the cylinders. This replicates the body's natural process of flowing blood into the penis, and creates an erection as the cylinders are inflated. To deflate the device, you simply press the release valve on the pump.
Benefits of a Penile Implant
- Can help you return to an active, satisfying sex life
- Offers a permanent, long-term solution to ED
- Allows you to achieve an erection hard enough for penetration and to complete sexual intercourse
- Designed to feel natural for you and your partner
- Allows for greater spontaneity - so you can have sex when the mood strikes
- Enables you to maintain an erection as long as you desire
- Eliminates the need for costly pills or shots
- Dependable - works every time
- Does not interfere with ejaculation or orgasm
Risks of a Penile Implant
- Requires surgery and healing period
- Eliminates the possibility of return of natural erections
- May cause an allergic reaction
- Could cause edema (swelling) as part of the healing process
- May be damaged if the hip or stomach area is injured
- Could have complications, such as infection, that can occur with any surgery