Intraurethral Pellets

Intraurethral Suppositories (MUSE): The patient uses an applicator to insert a small pellet of medication into the opening of the penis. The medication causes blood vessels to relax, so the penis fills with blood and becomes erect. (this treatment option available via...

Penile Implants

Penile Implants: (requires a surgical intervention): Two inflatable balloons are implanted in the penis, as well as a pump into the scrotum and a reservoir near the bladder. When the pump is inflated, fluid from the reservoir flows into the inflatable balloons;...

Vacuum Therapy

Vacuum Therapy: (a cylinder placed over the penis): By withdrawing air, a vacuum is created, mechanically enhancing the flow of blood into the penis. A rubber ring is placed at the base of the erect penis to trap blood and maintain the erection.   Potential Side...

Injection Therapy

Injection Therapy: Tri-Mix, Caverject, Alprostadiol, Papaverine, Phentolamine: During this painless process, the patient uses a small needle to inject a powerful muscle relaxant into the base of the penis. The relaxation of the muscle tissue allows blood to flow into...

Oral/Sublingual Medications

Oral/Sublingual Medications: Sildenafil (Viagra), Vardenafil (Levitra), Tadalafil (Cialis), and Avenafil: Oral or sublingual medications work directly on the blood vessels, causing the arteries to the penis to expand. It will cause an erection, only when the man is...