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Penis pump and oral PDE5 inhibitor combination therapy

Using penis pumps and oral PDE5 inhibitors together for erectile dysfunction treatment, especially after prostate surgery

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Jan 18, 2026
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How soon after catheter removal is it safe to begin different penile rehabilitation modalities (PDE5-Is, VED, masturbation, injections)?

Early penile rehabilitation is commonly recommended after radical prostatectomy, but exact timing varies by modality and by clinician; many centers start oral PDE5 inhibitors at the time the catheter ...

Jan 12, 2026
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How effective are VEDs for penile rehabilitation after radical prostatectomy compared with PDE‑5 inhibitors?

Vacuum erection devices (VEDs) and phosphodiesterase‑5 inhibitors (PDE‑5Is) both show evidence of improving erectile function after radical prostatectomy, but the randomized‑trial and meta‑analytic li...

Jan 19, 2026

What are the long‑term outcomes of starting PDE5 inhibitors immediately after catheter removal versus delayed start?

Initiating phosphodiesterase‑5 inhibitors (PDE5i) immediately after catheter removal is advocated by some clinicians and patients as part of "penile rehabilitation" and may restore nocturnal erections...

Jan 17, 2026

How do vacuum erection devices compare with pharmacologic ED treatments for restoring erectile function?

Vacuum erection devices (VEDs) are a longstanding, non‑pharmacologic option that reliably produces erections by mechanically increasing penile blood inflow and are especially valuable in penile rehabi...

Jan 15, 2026

What role do PDE5 inhibitors or topical agents play in orgasm and sensation after a prosthesis?

Penile prostheses mechanically restore rigidity for penetrative sex but do not re-create the neurovascular mechanisms that produce natural erections, and most guidelines and studies emphasize that imp...