The Function of a Penis Pump
Penis enlargement is frequently the first thing that people think of when they hear the term "penis pump."
And while it's true that people frequently purchase the gadget in the hopes of increasing their penises, those who have ED can utilize it more practically.
The goal for those who have ED is not to enlarge the penis, as the device can't achieve that anyway but to assist in getting an erection when there are issues that prevent blood from entering the penis.
There are medically certified vacuum erection devices (VEDs) that have built-in precautions to prevent harm to the penis, despite the fact that consumers frequently purchase novelty devices online or in sex shops.
To reduce the amount of negative pressure that a penis is exposed to, some VEDs use a hand pump, while others are battery-operated and have a digital pressure monitor.
ED and the Penis' Anatomy
A complicated interplay of emotions, nerves, hormones, blood vessels, and smooth muscles results in an erection, which engorges the penis with blood and stops the blood from flowing backward (venous leakage) once it has been attained.
The corpora cavernosa, two tube-like structures that run the length of the penis, are present inside the organ. These sponge-like bodies will relax during sexual stimulation, allowing blood to pour in and engorge the tissues.
The tunica albuginea, a band of fibrous tissues at the base of the penis, is pressed against the expanding penis, which causes it to constrict and stop blood flow.
There are numerous situations that can obstruct these processes in patients with ED. Many of them are age-related, which explains why 40% of men over 40 and 70% of men over 70 have ED6, while others are not.
The following are typical ED causes and risk factors:
· High blood pressure is a form of cardiovascular illness.
· Prostate issues either prostate surgery or vascular surgery
· The Peyronie's virus
· Penile injury
· diabetes type 2
· High triglycerides
· Medications such as antidepressants, antihypertensive medicines, and others
· Hypogonadism (low testosterone)
· neurological conditions like multiple sclerosis
· spinal cord damage
· emotional or interpersonal issues
· abuse of alcohol
· Smoking
Therapies for ED
One of the many tools your doctor could suggest to assist treat ED is a penis pump. It is frequently combined with ED drugs known as phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PDE5 inhibitors). 8
PDE5 inhibitors are a class of medications frequently prescribed as the initial therapy for ED. They function by widening the corpora cavernosa and stimulating sexually to cause an erection. Five PDE5 inhibitors have been authorized for use in treating ED: 9
· Cialis (tadalafil)
· Levitra (vardenafil)
· Staxyn (vardenafil) pills, dissolved
· Stendra (avanafil)
· Viagra (sildenafil)
Additionally, there are drugs like Caverject (alprostadil), which are injected into the penis to widen the corpora cavernosa's blood channels. The medication Muse (alprostadil urogenital) also comes in a form that is put into the urethra.
If PDE5 inhibitors are ineffective or unable to be utilized, these may be taken into account.
Some people's erections can be significantly improved by changing their lifestyles, especially those who are young.
Examples include exercising, losing weight, and stopping smoking.
Counseling and testosterone replacement treatment may be suggested in some circumstances.
Surgery may be considered if all other conservative measures have failed.
Options include venous surgery to help trap blood during an erection, arterial revascularization to boost blood flow into the penis, and an inflatable or solid penile implant that can be inflated or bent into form as needed.
