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Erectile Dysfunction

Disclaimer: This section helps you understand common urological disease and their treatment. This information is for patient information and education only. Kindly consult your doctor for details. All the data has been sourced from the following sources: 1. EAU (European Association of Urology) Guidelines 2020. 2. NHS Guidelines 3. Campbell-Walsh Urology 11th and 12th edition. 4.https://patients.uroweb.org 5.https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/pi-urology.htm

  • Erectile Dysfunction (ED)

    Q 1. What is Erectile Dysfunction (ED)? A. Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common male sexual disorder. It is the inability to get or keep an erection that allows for satisfying sexual activity. It can happen occasionally or regularly, with or without any clear reason. Some men with ED are not able to get an […]

  • Phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors Therapy for Erectile Dysfunction

    Q 1. What are the most commonly prescribed medications for erectile dysfunction? A. Phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors: Phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors (PDE5Is) are a group of drugs used for the treatment of ED. These drugs relax smooth muscle in the vessels in the penis to increase blood flow. They do not cause an erection without sexual stimulation. […]

  • Intracavernous injections for Erectile Dysfunction

    Q 1. What are intracavernous injections? A. Intracavernous injections are a treatment option for ED where you inject drugs into the spongy tissue in the penis to open the blood vessels. Q 2. When should I consider intracavernous injections? A. Intracavernous injections are a treatment option if previous treatments such as lifestyle changes or PDE5Is […]

  • Penile Implants for Erectile Dysfunction

    Q 1. What is a penile implant? A. Penile implant, also called a penile prosthesis, is a medical device which is surgically implanted into the erection chambers of the penis in case of severe ED. Q 2. When should I consider penile implant surgery? A. Penile implant is an option if you have tried PDE5Is […]

  • Topical Therapy for Erectile Dysfunction

    Q 1. What are topical therapies? A. Topical therapies means medications are applied to the skin. Two specific formulations of alprostadil have been approved for topical therapy. The first one is the urethral pellet medication inserted into the tip of the penis (intraurethral). The second one is a cream formulation applied to the external opening […]

  • Shockwave therapy for Erectile Dysfunction

    Q 1. What is shockwave therapy? A. Extracorporeal Shock-Wave Therapy (ESWT) is a therapy in which short pulses of shock waves with a very low intensity are directed at the penis to improve erectile function. It consists of several sessions, and it can be repeated if necessary. ESWT is being researched as a new treatment […]

  • Vacuum erection device (VED) for Erectile Dysfunction

    Q 1. What is a VED? A. The vacuum erection device (VED), is a cylinder-shaped device that comes with a rubber or silicon constrictive ring that tightens around the penis. A VED makes it possible to get and maintain an erection. Q 2. When should I consider a VED? A. You should consider a VED […]

  • Erectile Dysfunction (ED) and Prostate Cancer

    Q 1. What is the relationship between ED and treatment for localised prostate cancer? A. Prostate cancer is a malignant tumor in the prostate gland. It is the most common form of cancer in older men. There are various treatment options for localised prostate cancer. Two of the most common ones are radical prostatectomy and […]

  • Living with Erectile Dysfunction (ED)

    Nearly every man can experience brief problems with erectile function. In almost all cases it is related to certain and specific life circumstances, problems, or stressful situations. Usually, these erectile problems disappear once the situation is resolved or changed. You generally don’t need to go to the doctor. If you experience erectile dysfunction (ED) for […]

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