Penile implant surgery is a way to treat erection problems.
You may be asleep during the surgery. Or you may have medicine that numbs part of your body. The implants are placed through a cut made underneath the penis or in the lower belly above the penis. During surgery, a thin flexible tube (catheter) may be put in the urethra and into the bladder to drain urine.
A penile implant is an option if you can't get or keep an erection that's firm enough for sex and other treatment options haven't worked.
Implants may be used when erection problems have a physical cause, such as:
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Experts agree that penile implants are likely to help with erection problems. There are reports that most people are satisfied with the results.
An implant allows an erection that's firm enough for sex whenever and as often as you want. And the erection can last for as long as you want.
Implants don't affect ejaculation. Ejaculation and orgasm may or may not happen. Implants don't affect sexual desire.
Penile implants usually don't need to be replaced.
Surgery can be stressful. This information will help you understand what you can expect. And it will help you safely prepare for surgery.
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