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Anticoagulant Therapy

Anticoagulant therapy increases the risk of bleeding into penile tissues when using vacuum erection devices and constriction rings.

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Jan 12, 2026
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Who should avoid using a vacuum erection device for ED?

Vacuum erection devices (VEDs) are an effective, noninvasive option for many men with erectile dysfunction (ED), but there are clear clinical situations in which they are discouraged or require extrem...

Feb 1, 2026
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What are the contraindications and precautions for penis pump use in men on anticoagulants or with sickle cell disease?

(penis pumps) create erections by suctioning blood into the penis and are widely used for and rehabilitation, but they carry clear contraindications for men on and for those with because of elevated r...

Feb 5, 2026

What are the specific risks of using penis pumps or rings while taking blood thinners?

Using (penis pumps) and constriction rings while on anticoagulants or antiplatelet drugs raises a consistent, well-documented concern: these devices increase the risk of bleeding into penile tissues —...

Feb 4, 2026

What are the documented risks of improper constriction ring use with vacuum devices?

of constriction rings with vacuum erection devices (VEDs) carries mostly minor, reversible harms—bruising, skin irritation, numbness, blocked ejaculation and temporary loss of sensitivity—but can also...

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