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Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitors

A class of drugs used to treat erectile dysfunction, including their potential benefits when combined with vacuum erection devices.

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Feb 5, 2026

What clinical studies support vacuum erection device use for penile rehabilitation after radical prostatectomy?

Randomized trials, prospective cohorts and multiple systematic reviews support the safety and some efficacy of as part of after , with the strongest consistent signal in preservation of penile length ...

Jan 26, 2026

Does sildenafil make your penis act normal?

helps many men with (ED) achieve and maintain erections by increasing penile blood flow during sexual arousal, and clinical trials show significant improvements in erectile function and intercourse su...

Jan 25, 2026

Are there effective medical or behavioral interventions to shorten the refractory period in older men?

The short answer: there are no -approved therapies specifically to shorten the male post‑ejaculatory , but a handful of medical and behavioral approaches can sometimes reduce recovery time indirectly—...

Jan 9, 2026

What is the role of VEDs in penile rehabilitation after radical prostatectomy and which protocols do urologists follow?

Vacuum erectile devices (VEDs) are a widely used, noninvasive tool in penile rehabilitation after radical prostatectomy (RP), intended to preserve penile length and tissue health by promoting arterial...

Jan 6, 2026

How do partner erectile dysfunction and chronic illness influence sexual activity and satisfaction among women over 50?

Partner erectile dysfunction (ED) and chronic illness both reduce sexual activity and satisfaction among women over 50, but they do so by overlapping biological, psychological and relational mechanism...