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7 Benefits Of Penile Implants For Erectile Dysfunction

If a man is having difficulty in the bedroom, he is not likely to talk about it, but he doesn’t have to suffer in silence. There is a safe and effective way to overcome erectile dysfunction with a penile implant. Here are just 7 of the many benefits of penile implants for erectile dysfunction.

It’s A Common Problem

A penile implant can be used when there is a clear medical cause for erectile dysfunction and if the problem is unlikely to resolve naturally or with other medical treatments.

Erectile dysfunction is a problem more common than you may think, and the only answer is not taking a pill every time you want to have sex. A more permanent solution is a penile implant. There are two types of implants, and Scott Hassell, MD, can recommend which one might be right for you during an appointment at our Plano, TX office.

What makes ED such a common problem is the fact that the causes are quite common.

They include any or any combination of the following issues:

  • An injury, such as injury of the brain or spinal cord
  • Having diabetes
  • A heart condition
  • High blood pressure
  • High cholesterol
  • Smoking
  • Excessive alcohol consumption
  • Drug use
  • Trauma to the genital area
  • An operation, such as prostate gland removal

Of course depression and anxiety can lead to ED and then can make it even worse.

A man with ED is not alone!

7 Benefits Of A Penile Implant

There are endless benefits to a penile implant, but we will discuss seven.

A Discreet Solution

Since the implant is completely invisible located inside the penis, no one needs to know.

High Satisfaction Rate

Before making a big decision, it is always helpful to know how satisfied others have been. There is a 90-95% satisfaction rate of men and their partners after having a penile implant.

Safe And Effective

Penile implant surgery has a very low infection rate post operation. Special antibiotics and techniques are utilized that reduce the possibility of infection.

Long Lasting Results

Most penile implants last 15 to 20 years. Understand that the implant is a medical device which can break or have problems. This can be corrected by another short procedure.

On Demand Erections

You can have an on demand erection in just 15 seconds whenever and however long you want.

Outpatient Procedure

Penile implant surgery takes about one hour to complete, and you can go home afterward. You can resume normal activities in one week, but should wait 6 weeks to have sex.

No Changes To Sexual Enjoyment

Maybe the most important benefit is there are no changes to sensation, ability to have an orgasm, or to ejaculate.

Contact Scott Hassell, MD, at (972) 612-8037 if you would like to further explore the benefits of penile implants.

What You Should Know About Vasectomy Reversals

Making major decisions in life—like getting a vasectomy—don’t have to remain permanent. A vasectomy is a procedure that prevents semen from exiting a man’s body and impregnating his partner. It is basically sterilization. The good news for many men is that it can be reversed should he change his mind. What you should know about vasectomy reversals.

Why a Vasectomy Reversal?

Five hundred thousand men choose to have a vasectomy each year in the US. Having a vasectomy too early in life can lead to regret. Sometimes a marriage ends, and a man enters into a new relationship where having a family is paramount. Other times a child is lost. And sometimes, a man just changes his mind later in life.

Reversal is a Low Risk Outpatient Procedure

A vasectomy reversal is performed at an outpatient clinic by a urologist, and you can return home afterward. Be sure your surgeon has expertise in doing vasectomies and reversals like Dr. Hassell in  Plano.
It is a minimally invasive surgery with low risk, and it takes approximately 2 hours to perform either under general anesthesia, or local where you remain awake but can not feel anything.
Many are now down using microsurgery techniques. It is best to wait for about 3 weeks before having sexual intercourse again in order to thoroughly heal.

Most Insurance Companies Do Not Cover Reversals

Talk with your insurance company to see if your plan will cover any of the costs.
If you have any questions about procedure cost, please call our office at (972) 612-8037 .

Vasectomy Reversals Are Successful

Successful vasectomy reversals can be as high as 95% if the original surgery was performed less than 10 years ago. That rate begins to decline after 15 years.

Other reasons your reversal could be compromised:

  • The health of your sperm
  • Your partner’s age is a factor
  • Fertility issues of both you and your partner

If time is a factor, you can opt for a sperm retrieval procedure to facilitate in-vitro fertilization.
Contact Scott Hassell, MD at (972) 612-8037   if you are considering a vasectomy reversal procedure. We will walk you through the process and give you all your options.

Penile Implant Types and How to Know If You Are a Candidate

Since the introduction of the little blue pill known as Viagra into the marketplace, erectile dysfunction (ED) has become a much more common topic. However, for those men who continue to have issues with ED, there are a number of penile implant types which may be an option. But the real questions is, are you a candidate?

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