Erectile dysfunction (ED) is an inability to obtain and/or sustain an erection that is sufficiently firm enough for intercourse. It is a relatively common problem that affects men of all ages. A penis pump or vacuum erection device is one of the treatment options for this condition. The other treatments for ED include oral medications such as Viagra, penile injections, penile suppositories, and surgical placement of penile implants.
Treating erectile dysfunction or impotence using a penis pump or vacuum erection device is a simple process. It consists of creating an erection by placing the penis in a cylinder, vacating the air with a pumping mechanism, and maintaining the erection with a tension ring or tension system. Utilizing tension rings for impotence and a pumping mechanism as separate devices within a kit or system is an important concept.
If you’re a man looking for erectile dysfunction (ED) solutions, there are many drugs, herbal supplements, devices, and therapeutic treatments to choose from. So many commercials portray simple ED remedies and seemingly happy couples. With these various choices, which are legitimate medical treatments?
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Vacuum erection devices were approved by the FDA in 1982, for the purpose of treating erectile dysfunction when Geddings Osbon received marketing approval and popularized the treatment. When ED medications were launched in 1998, penis pumps were sometimes overlooked in modern urological practices as merely a second-line treatment when oral medications failed.
In more recent years, clinical studies have supported the resurgence of the vacuum erection device for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.
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ED treatment alternatives are plentiful as 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 each day. According to a study in the journal of sexual medicine detailing Medicare beneficiaries, 1,763,260 men were diagnosed with erectile dysfunction between 2001 and 2010. Utilization of surgical procedures for the internal penis pump decreased from 4.6% in 2002 to 2.3% in 2010.
Why are some treatments gaining more popularity than others, and which ED treatment or treatments are best for you?
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Erectile dysfunction pumps can be either internal or external. Both treat erectile dysfunction and urologist who are often known as “penis doctors” are knowledgeable in the differences between external and internal penis pumps. The purpose of this article is to be informative about penile implants and cover some of the differences between how internal and external penis pump create and maintain an erection.
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Do penis pumps work better with a custom fit? ED pumps are like other external medical devices in terms of fit. Ankle, knee, and shoulder braces all must be adjusted to fit the injured. Crutches, canes, and walkers are all customizable to the individuals using these devices. If the magnification of glasses ought to be modified to the wearer of the apparatus, and hearing aids attuned to precise volume levels, should there be different expectations for a man who uses a vacuum erection device? If you believe the answer is no, think again. You may experience negative, poor, or insufficient results due to improper fit of an ED pump and not be aware that the fit of the device is even a problem.
It is more common than you might imagine for an individual to experience cramps in his feet on a regular basis, replaced shoes every 6 months, and have minor knee pain because he required an extra wide shoe and wore a regular width shoe for years before discovering the error in fit. He just didn’t know what he didn’t know.
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Do penis pumps work? The natural and effective penis pump has the potential to positively impact your erectile dysfunction, or ED, symptoms before your very eyes. It’s easy to learn how to use, and a ED pump lacks serious adverse side effects, making it the perfect solution for ED symptoms that may be wreaking havoc on your sex life. Before you embrace this option as your ED treatment of choice, you may have basic questions about how a penis pump works and what to expect when using one. Luckily, the answers you seek lie just ahead for your convenient investigation.
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ED treatment varies from ED medication to surgery, to more natural options. Successful weight loss treatments almost never consist of only one method or type of solution. Diet and exercise are so commonly recommended together that the phrase “diet and exercise” almost exists in our thinking as one course of treatment. Even though diet, and exercise, are two distinctly different approaches to losing weight, we think of them as going together. Arthritis medications or supplements become more effective when they are accompanied by the practice of daily stretching. A multi-facet approach to treating ED is no different than treating arthritis or weight loss if the goal is to achieve effective results.
There are challenges to buying an effective, high quality ED pump. Unlike other consumer products such as automobiles, clothing, or household appliances, it is difficult to compare one erectile dysfunction pump to another before making a purchase. Neighbors might compare gas grills or sporting goods for product quality, but information is not openly or practically exchanged about ED pumps. Seldom can a potential buyer physically hold an ED pump in his hands, compare it to other products in the same category, and make a sensible inspection of the device before making a purchase. Men who have had the chance to physically inspect and evaluate different ED pumps are usually very surprised at how much the quality and value of one device can vary from another.
