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Vacuum erection device.
The man puts a plastic tube over his penis and creates a vacuum by pumping the
air out. The vacuum draws blood to his penis. This makes it erect. He then
places an elastic band around the base of his penis to maintain blood in the
penis and keep it firm. When a man has erectile dysfunction (ED), he cannot achieve or
maintain a firm erection. ED is also called "impotence." About one in every ten
men has ED or some degree of impotence. Most ED has a physical cause. The treatment of diseases such as
diabetes or prostrate cancer, physical injury, and the side effects of drugs can
reduce or prevent blood flow and nerve impulses to the penis. Only about 10% of
impotence has a psychological cause. Almost all ED can be treated. Most treatments involve improving
blood flow to the penis. Among them is the vacuum erection device.
The device has three main parts: A pump that draws air from the cylinder and creates a vacuum.
The pump may be hand or battery operated. Reduced air pressure within the
cylinder allows increased blood flow to the penis, causing an erection. One or more tension rings. These rings are placed on the base of
the penis after vacuum erection is created. They help maintain the erection by
reducing blood flow out of the penis. A vacuum erection device will generate an erection that lasts for
up to 30 minutes aided by the tension ring. A vacuum erection device can be an alternative for the 30-40% of
men who commonly fail with ViagraŽ. Men who have tried penile injection therapy or suppositories
without success, or find these treatments painful or difficult, also are
candidates. The best treatment for erectile dysfunction, however, depends on
many things. These include a man's health and personal and physical tolerance
for the treatment. Work with your doctor (usually a urologist specializing in
the treatment of ED) and your partner to determine the best treatment.
A vacuum erection device may not be the best treatment for men
with sickle cell anemia, leukemia or blood clotting problems. Some men who experience curvature of the penis (Peyronie's
Disease) may have difficulty using a vacuum erection device, or may even
experience pain with this treatment. Also, using a vacuum erection device requires some manual
dexterity and average hand strength.
Various studies and surveys show that vacuum erection devices can
be an effective ED therapy. Some report high satisfaction rates. Sexual partners
also appear to be satisfied. While vacuum erection devices are effective at producing an
erection, for some they have a significant drawback: the device may dampen or
extinguish sexual spontaneity. Maintaining the "mood" can be difficult as the
pump does its work. Vacuum therapy has the fewest reported injuries of physical ED
therapies. A vacuum erection device is a non-surgical treatment.
A vacuum erection device is economical. The cost is
approximately $100-450. No prescription is needed unless the man applies for medical
reimbursement. Disadvantages of the vacuum erection device. It may take some time to learn to use the vacuum erection
device. Some men have reported a learning period of up to two weeks.
Some side effects are possible:
Reddish pinpoint-size dots may appear on the surface of the
penis when negative pressure is applied too rapidly. Some bruising may occur if the penis is held under pressure
too long. A cold glans (penis tip) is common and uncomfortable, as the
device and tension rings limit circulation. These conditions are not painful
or serious and can be solved by not using the pump for a short period.
The vacuum erection device can be cumbersome to use and
interfere with romantic spontaneity. Lack of spontaneity bothers many men and
their partners. For that reason, a vacuum erection device probably is best
suited to a man in a stable relationship with a supportive sexual partner.
The device may impair ejaculation. This can cause some
discomfort and embarrassment. The tension ring can be painful to apply around the base of the
penis. "I ordered the pump, and when I started to use it, my sex-life
returned to normal... and my wife can't believe the change in me and our lives.
" Message posted on a healthcare
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