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  • Erectile Aids and Other Treatments

    If you have erectile dysfunction (ED), treatment can help. Certain treatments work directly on the penis. Learn more about the pros and cons of each and how to use them correctly.  Learn More 

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  • Penile Self-Injection: Notes and Precautions

    Penile self-injection is a simple technique that may improve your sex life. Some men even find that self-injection leads to an increase in natural erections. If you have questions or concerns about self-injection or erectile dysfunction (ED), talk to your healthcare provider. The information on this sheet will help you get the best results.

    Notes About Penile Self-Injection

    • You may feel a mild burning during injection. This is okay. But if you feel pressure or severe pain, stop the injection. There may be a problem with the injection site.

    • Only inject the medication on the side of your penis. It may not work if injected elsewhere.

    • To prevent scarring, inject in a different spot each time. Learn More › 

     

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  • MUSE Therapy: How, and How Well, It Works

    MUSE Therapy

    In addition to being available as an injectable drug, alprostadil comes in the form of tiny pellets designed to be inserted into the penis shortly before intercourse. The pellet form is an alternative to injections. These pellets are part of a therapy called "medicated urethral system for erection," but your doctor will probably just use the acronym MUSE. This method of treatment uses a disposable plastic applicator to insert a pellet about an inch into the urethra. From there, the drug is quickly absorbed by the surrounding tissue and reaches the corpora cavernosa, where it dilates the arteries. Learn More › 


     

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    Source(s): Erectile Aids and Surgery

    Medical Reviewer: Akin, Louise, RN, BSN
    Medical Reviewer: White, Vicki, RN, MSN

    Last Reviewed: Friday, October 16, 2009

    Copyright: Copyright Health Ink & Vitality Communications

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    For most men, erectile dysfunction is caused by psychological problems.

     

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