The timing behind having a safe and successful sexual intercourse can be considered as one of the key parameters, which can influence the state of minds of couples. However, one of the common challenges, you might come across while you attempt a safe sexual intercourse, is Erectile Dysfunction. Now, what is erectile dysfunction? What are the factors that lead to ED problems? What are the preferred erectile dysfunction treatments available and how expensive it is? These questions will surely cross your minds, not once but many times. If and whenever it does, there is no need for you to panic as there is a way out.
Before we get into Erectile Dysfunction, it would be a good to begin by briefly understanding how the process of erection works.
How Erection Works?
During the process of erection, there is an increased blood flow into the vascular compartment of the Penis.The blood flows into two different chambers of the penis called as corpora cavernosa, made up of spongy muscle tissues. These spongy muscle tissues relax and trap the blood inside the penis. As a result, the blood pressure makes the penis firm, which leads to erection.
Everything you need to know about Erectile Dysfunction(ED) and Penile Implants
- Trouble in getting an erection
- Trouble in maintaining an erection
- Reduced sexual desire
- Hard nodule felt in penis
- There is not enough blood flow into the Penis (arterial problem)
- The penis cannot trap the blood during erection (venous problem).
- Diabetes
- Peyronie’s disease (hard plaque/ nodule in penis)
- Any injury or surgery at the pelvic area which might prevent nerve signals from the brain in connecting with the penis.
- Treatments for Prostate Cancer
- Issues related to Drugs, Alcohol or Obesity
- Tobacco use
- Depression
- Sleep disorders
- Anxiety
- Stress at work
- Stress at home which include tense relationship
- Stress amounting due to social or religious conflicts
Is there anything beyond Viagra for ED treatment?
Based on your relevant clinical history and test reports, your androlologist might recommend psychosexual counselling or ED medications or suggest an ED surgery. It is therefore important to know and understand all the available options that might suit you and your living style, by discussing with your Andrologist. Possible medical/surgical options could be,- Oral ED medications or penile injections to improve the blood flow in the penis, thereby improving chances of erection,
- The use of Vacuum erection devices to facilitate blood flow into the penis thereby helping to achieve erection.
- Surgical intervention: Penile implants


- The Three-piece inflatable implant uses a fluid-filled reservoir implanted under the abdominal wall, a pump and a release valve placed inside the scrotum, and two inflatable cylinders inside the penis. The fluid from the reservoir is pumped into cylinders to achieve an erection and later drained back into the reservoir, by releasing the valve inside the scrotum.
- The two-piece inflatable implant model works in a similar way, but here fluid reservoir is part of the pump implanted in the scrotum.


- Spontaneous — you can have sex when the mood strikes
- Once activated, the erection can last as long as you desire
- Entirely contained inside the body — no one knows you have one unless you tell them
- Designed to feel natural during intercourse
- High patient and partner satisfaction reported
- Typically does not interfere with ejaculation or orgasm
