Penile Implants – A treatment for Impotence
In this article, you’ll learn and discover about Penile Implants and how they can help Impotence (erectile dysfunction).
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Fact about Penile Implants
Here is the good news about penile implants. Of the men who have had this implant, over 90% have reported that they have been able to resume an active sex life.
Downside
The downside is of course that there is a surgical operation involved, and that introduces the risk of surgical complications.
History of Penile Implants
The practice of using penile implants began in the 1970s.
Success and Safety Rates of Penile Implants
The success and safety rates have more than justified the risk. Many men report that the implant (sometimes referred to as an ‘internal penile pump’) is unnoticeable to their partner. Nine out of 10 men enjoy sex after the operation. This is a popular form of impotency treatment.
Improvements of the Penile Implant
As the technology of penile implantation and the materials used have advanced over the years, the operation has become easier, quicker, and safer.
A skilled urologist is likely to be able to complete the implant operation in as little as 30 minutes. They do this by making a small incision either in the lower abdomen or the base of the penis so that the device can be implanted.
Types of Penile Implants
There are three different types of implants available. The one that any individual chooses is entirely up to them. There does not seem to be any difference in the success rates or performance after the operation.
Advantages of the Penile Implants
The major advantage of implantation is that after surgery, the penis will get erect the way it normally would.
In Conclusion
There are no pharmaceutical drugs necessary for this procedure. This makes this implant something one would consider. Especially men who cannot tolerate impotence drugs. People who suffer from diabetes especially.
In fact, it is believed 40% of men who have undergone penile implants did because of medical conditions such as diabetes or treatment for prostate cancer problems that led to impotence, so it is clear that implantation has been beneficial for many men.
