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Your ED Score:

This means that you may have Severe ED. According to your responses, your ED likely affects your daily life and relationships in a negative way.45

ED Score Breakdown45
  • 1 - 7: Severe
  • 8 - 11: Moderate to Severe
  • 12 - 16: Mild to Moderate
  • 17 - 21: Mild

What’s Your Next Move?

Erectile dysfunction can get in the way of intimacy, connection and love. Your customized treatment results can help you make your next move so you can focus on creating strong relationships.

Directions: Click or hover on a specific treatment to learn more. Treatments grayed out are treatments you indicated you have already tried.

Penile Implant25

A penile implant is a permanent cure for ED. The penile implant is placed into the penis typically done during a short outpatient procedure. Entirely concealed within the body, the implant allows for spontaneous sex when the mood strikes without interfering with orgasm or ejaculation. An erection is achieved simply by squeezing a small pump located in the scrotum. To return the penis to a non-erect state the deflate button on the pump is pressed. 97% of patients would recommend a penile implant to a friend30.

Oral Medications

Oral medications such as Viagra™ or Cialis™ are often the first line treatment for ED. These medications work by increasing the blood flow to the penis and may improve the ability to get and maintain erections. Medication is typically taken an hour before anticipated sexual activity and works for up to four hours or longer with certain medication. Clinical studies report that oral medications are effective in approximately 82% of men who try them; however, their effectiveness may be affected by health conditions such prostate cancer surgery or heart disease47 48

Vacuum Erection Devices (VED)

A vacuum erection device, or VED, is a non-invasive, drug free treatment option for ED. The device is made up of a hollow plastic tube, a vacuum pump and a tension ring. An erection is achieved by placing the tube over the penis. The pump creates a vacuum that pulls blood into the penis. Once the penis is erect, an elastic tension ring is placed at the base of the penis to help keep the blood in the penis and maintain the erection. Patients who use a VED report satisfaction rates from 68-80%53.

Intraurethral Suppositories

Intraurethral suppository treatment is a targeted medical treatment for ED. An erection is made possible by placing a small pellet containing medication into the urethra at the tip of the penis. The pellet dissolves, releasing medication to improve the blood flow in the penis. No needles are required, and an erection is generally possible in 5-10 minutes of placing the medication. Clinical studies report success rates of 40-65% with intraurethral suppositories49 50

Self-injections

Self-injection therapy is a medical treatment for ED. Medication is injected directly into the base or side of the penis using a small needle. The medication is designed to improve the blood flow into the penis and make an erection possible. An erection is generally possible in 5-20 minutes after injection. Clinical studies report approximately 60-86% success rates for patients using self-injection therapy51 52.

Penile Implant25

Entirely concealed within the body during a short outpatient procedure, a penile implant is a permanent cure for ED and allows for sexual spontaneity.

Diabetes / Heart Disease: As with any surgical procedure, patients with chronic disease such as Diabetes or Heart Disease may be at greater risk for complications.

Oral Medications

Oral medications are taken an hour before sexual activity to improve blood flow and the ability to get and maintain erections.

Heart Disease: Some medications taken for heart disease should not be taken with oral medications for ED47.

Diabetes / Prostate Cancer: Diabetes or Prostate Cancer Treatments may result in nerve damage making oral medications less effective in some patients9 27.

Vacuum Erection Devices (VED)

Vacuum erection devices (VEDs) are a non-invasive drug free option to treat ED at the time of sexual encounter. VED success rates range from 80 -92% after radical prostatectomy27.

Intraurethral Suppositories

Intraurethral suppositories place medication directly into the urethra to improve blood flow.

Prostate Cancer: Intraurethral suppositories have been shown to be effective approximately 57% of the time in patients receiving a radical prostatectomy27.

Self-injections

Self-injection of medication directly into the penis using a small needle helps to improve blood flow and the ability to get an erection. In clinical studies, success rates for self- injections range from 60-86%51 52.

Individual results may vary. Consult with your doctor to decide the option most suited to you.

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