Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability to achieve and maintain an erection. ED is a condition that affects up to 40% of men by age 40 and this number only grows as the demographic ages. Regardless of the underlying cause, erectile dysfunction can be a source of low self-confidence, stress, and relationship strain. Fortunately, innovative treatments like penile injections at LaSara Medical Group offer a way to treat erectile dysfunction effectively.
What is Penile Injection Therapy?
Some men are unable or choose not to address their erectile dysfunction with oral medication. Intracavernous injections, often referred to as tri-mix injections, offer an easy and popular solution for the condition. Intracavernous injections have been used as a treatment for ED since the 1980s and provide immediate results with a sterling 95% rate of effectiveness in treating ED.
An intracavernous injection delivers a combination of medication directly into your penis. You perform the injection yourself, usually about 10-15 minutes before intercourse, and you can learn to administer these injections in as little as one office visit.
While many men don't like the thought of injections directly into the penis, the dependable results far outweigh the momentary discomfort of the injection. Furthermore, the syringe is one of the smallest used in medicine today. Most men compare the sensation of the injection to that of a mosquito bite.
Benefits of Penile Injection Therapy
Penile injection therapy at LaSara Medical Group offers an at-home solution for erectile dysfunction. Benefits of penile injection therapy include:
- Restores sexual function
- Improves blood flow
- Repairs penile tissue
- Alleviates erectile dysfunction
- Improves sexual stamina
- Improves sensation
- Boosts self-esteem
- Easy at-home administration
Are You a Candidate for Penile Injection Therapy?
If you are ready to find a solution for your erectile dysfunction, penile injection therapy at LaSara Medical Group can be a great solution for you. It is important to keep in mind that erectile dysfunction can have many causes, and oftentimes, it is helpful to determine the underlying condition that’s causing your ED. If you are interested in finding out if you are a good candidate for penile injection therapy, schedule a consultation with us today!
FAQs About Penile Injection Therapy
The injection must be administered to a certain location on the penile shaft to be effective and to avoid damaging the nerves and blood vessels. Your provider at LaSara Medical Group will teach you exactly how to administer these injections to maximize their effectiveness and avoid any damage to the surrounding tissue.
You may also be asked to report on the injections and their effectiveness to your doctor, so they can help adjust your dosage to the perfect amount. Do not adjust your dosage without consulting your doctor, and never mix intracavernous injections with oral erectile dysfunction medication.