Erectile dysfunction treatments (such as sildenafil and tadalafil) are effective medicines that have been clinically proven to treat the symptoms of ED. They increase blood flow to the penis, and in doing so, make it easier to achieve harder, longer-lasting erections.
Yale Medicine Urology offers many advanced medical and surgical options to address erectile dysfunction. The department is guided by personalized care to treat the patient.
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If the tablets mentioned above don't work, then injecting a medicine called Caverject into the base of your penis is another option. It allows most men to get an erection, which may last beyond ejaculation. Some men may be put off by this method, but the injector devices are simple and convenient to use and the procedure is virtually painless. Your doctor or sexual health specialist needs to show you in person how to use it safely.
Men in their 40s with erectile dysfunction (ED) compared with men without a history of ED have an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) in 5 years.
Tadalafil does not affect any type of contraception, including the contraceptive pill and emergency contraception.
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Suppositories. Pellets are placed inside the penis. You may hear this procedure called MUSE (medicated urethral system for erections). This may be less successful than injections.
If you are being treated for both benign prostatic enlargement and erectile dysfunction, the dose is 5mg.
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Sildenafil is our most popular erectile dysfunction treatment due to its clinically proven effects and affordable price. It works by establishing reliable blood flow to the penis, ensuring a strong erection when you need one.
Often known by the common brand name Cialis, tadalafil is a PDE-5 inhibitor that you take once per day to provide 18-36 hours of effectiveness. This significantly reduces the planning typically involved in using other treatments like sildenafil. That said, some users only take tadalafil as needed, and those dosages can sometimes be different. You and your doctor will decide what’s right for you.
Tadalafil, a generic form of Cialis, is seen by some as the best pill for ED. Not only does it offer a 36 hour time frame for effectiveness, but it is also typically cheaper to buy than branded products. Ultimately, however, the best pill can vary according to the individual. Tadalafil or Cialis are the only ones not affected by food.
The pressure applied to the pelvic floor during these activities can result in nerve and vascular damage that may inhibit erections.
Nearly 95% of men with erectile dysfunction can obtain an erection sufficient for sexual satisfaction with a vacuum constriction device. Only vacuum constriction devices containing a vacuum limiter should be used. All FDA approved devices have such a limiter. Vacuum constriction devices can be a useful second-line treatment option especially in the patient with a supportive partner in a stable relationship. Virtually all men of all ages and with all types of erectile dysfunction can have successful intercourse with a vacuum constriction device.
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