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Erectile dysfunction treatment with vacuum erection devices

Vacuum erection devices as a treatment for erectile dysfunction, with discussion on effectiveness and potential side effects

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Jan 16, 2026
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What are the medical contraindications for using a penis pump (e.g., blood thinners, Peyronie’s disease)?

A vacuum erection device (penis pump) uses negative pressure to draw blood into the penis and is generally safe and effective for many men when used as directed . However, several medical conditions a...

Jan 29, 2026
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What are best practices for using VED plus PDE5i as penile rehabilitation after radical prostatectomy?

Combining a (VED) with (PDE5i) is a commonly used strategy in (RP) intended to preserve penile length, maintain corporal oxygenation, and improve chances of intercourse when nerve recovery occurs; evi...

Jan 25, 2026
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What are the proven medical treatments for erectile dysfunction and how do they compare?

Phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors () — oral drugs such as sildenafil, tadalafil and avanafil — are the established, first-line, evidence-based treatments for because they reliably improve erections ...

Jan 24, 2026

What evidence exists on long‑term tissue effects of repeated penis‑pump use and are there controlled clinical trials?

The peer-reviewed and clinical literature indicates that (penis pumps) are effective short‑term tools to create erections and can help preserve after , with common minor tissue effects like bruising o...

Jan 18, 2026

How effective are pumps compared with PDE5 inhibitors and penile injections for long‑term erectile function restoration?

PDE5 inhibitors are the established first‑line therapy for ED with roughly 60–70% initial response and substantial evidence that chronic/daily use can help preserve or improve long‑term erectile funct...

Feb 6, 2026

How do vacuum erection devices compare to oral ED medications in randomized trials?

Randomized trials and major reviews show that vacuum erection devices () reliably produce adequate erections for many men—approximately 70% in pooled reports of device trials—and are especially useful...

Feb 4, 2026

What clinical studies exist on the long‑term effectiveness of hydro penis pumps for permanent enlargement?

Clinical research specifically testing hydro (water‑assisted) vacuum pumps as a method for permanent penile enlargement is extremely limited and, where studies exist, they do not demonstrate reliable,...

Feb 2, 2026

how long do uou leave vacuum pump on penis

Clinical guidance and manufacturer instructions converge on a clear safety window: a (penis pump) is typically used for about 10–20 minutes per pumping session, with many professional sources recommen...

Jan 27, 2026

erectile function improve

usually starts with addressing and — exercise, weight loss, , and diet changes reliably improve erections in many men . When lifestyle measures are insufficient, a range of evidence‑based options exis...