Procedures to correct Erectile Dysfunction

Luzato Medical Group, P.C. tries to treat ED with the least invasive procedures first. Some treatment options that he may suggest include:

PDE5 Inhibitors
These are prescription-only pills that relax smooth muscle tissue in the penis during sexual stimulation and allow for increased blood flow. They do not trigger an immediate erection. Users simply take a pill shortly before sex activity. Viagra, Levitra and Cialis are all PDE5 inhibitors. The only drawback to this drug is that patients who take nitrates for chest pain cannot take PDE5 inhibitors.
Injection Therapy
These prescription-only needles give the patient an erection quickly; however, the side effects can include prolonged erections and possible scar tissue.
Urethral Insertion
These prescription-only pellets are inserted an inch deep into the urethra of the penis. The erection begins within 8-10 minutes and lasts for 30-60 minutes.
Apomorphine
This drug influences the part of the brain that controls sex drive.
Vacuum Devices
This procedure is done by the patient immediately before sex. The vacuum tube is placed over the penis and the air is pumped out of the cylinder, creating an erection by suction. The patient will then place a ring around the base of his penis in order to trap the blood and sustain the erection once the cylinder is removed. This should only be used for 30 minutes so as to avoid injury.
Surgical
There are three basic types of surgical procedures that are available:
Implants – Implants can be placed inside the penis. The silicone cylinders can be either semi-rigid or inflatable.
Reconstructive – Luzato Medical Group, P.C. can increase blood flow to the penis by reconstructing the arteries.
Restrictive – Luzato Medical Group, P.C. can constrain the blood flow from the penile tissue by severing the veins

Psychotherapy
Talking to psychiatrist.