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Prostate surgery and its relation to erectile dysfunction and penile rehabilitation

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Jan 13, 2026
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Long-term effects of frequent penis pump use?

Frequent use of penis pumps (vacuum erection devices) can be an effective, low-cost treatment for erectile dysfunction and temporary erection aid, but improper or excessive use carries real short- and...

Jan 12, 2026
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What are the FDA‑cleared vacuum erection devices and how do they differ from over‑the‑counter pumps?

FDA‑cleared vacuum erection devices (VEDs) are Class II medical devices designed and regulated to create erections by applying controlled negative pressure to the penis and to be used with a constrict...

Jan 18, 2026
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How do vacuum erection devices compare to vibrators for older men with ED?

Vacuum erection devices (VEDs, or penis pumps) are a well-established, noninvasive treatment for erectile dysfunction (ED) with decades of clinical evidence and substantial patient satisfaction data s...

Jan 14, 2026

What evidence compares effectiveness of Pos‑T‑Vac, Encore and ErecAid pumps in clinical trials?

There is no robust, published clinical-trial evidence in the provided reporting that directly compares the effectiveness of Pos‑T‑Vac, Encore and ErecAid vacuum erection devices (VEDs) in head‑to‑head...

Jan 17, 2026

What are the adherence rates and patient‑reported barriers to multi‑hour daily penile traction protocols?

Multi‑hour penile traction protocols historically required 3–8 hours daily and produced substantial drop‑off in real‑world use; early studies flagged prolonged wear as a core reason patients did not p...

Jan 15, 2026

What are the safety risks and contraindications for vacuum erection device use, including guidance on constriction ring timing?

Vacuum erection devices (VEDs) are an effective, non‑invasive treatment for erectile dysfunction and for penile rehabilitation after prostate surgery, but they carry specific risks and clear contraind...