Posted: Jun 14, 2008, 2:50 PM CST
Lagoona22 wrote:Are you serious??...is there really such a thing as a penis implant??....
Penile implants can restore erectile function. Explore your choices and find out what to expect from this procedure.
Penile implants are artificial devices implanted inside the penis that allow men with erectile dysfunction (ED) to achieve an erection. They're also sometimes used to treat Peyronie's disease, a disorder that causes bent or painful erections. There are two basic designs:
Inflatable. Also called hydraulic, inflatable implants can be pumped up to create an erection and then deflated.
Semirigid. These implants are always somewhat firm.
First introduced in the 1970s, penile implants were the most reliable treatment for erectile dysfunction until the 1980s when medications injected into the penis became available. In the 1990s, oral agents such as sildenafil (Viagra) were introduced. These medications have since become the most popular erectile dysfunction treatment, but they don't work for all men with erectile problems. About two-thirds of men with ED will respond to oral medications — but some men can't take them, or the medications don't produce satisfactory results. For these men, penile implants are an additional option.
Penile implants require complex and permanent surgery, and there is a risk of infection and a risk that the device will malfunction. But, since these devices were first introduced, new materials, designs and surgical procedures have greatly improved outcomes for penile implants. Most men who have the procedure and their partners say they're satisfied with the results.
Penile implant surgery can be costly but may be covered by Medicare and other types of insurance.
Do you want inflatable or semi-rigid????
