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Impotence (ED) (cont.)

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Can low testosterone level be replaced?

Because of potential adverse effects and complex metabolism, the use of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) is limited to men with symptoms of erectile dysfunction and a testosterone level of less than 200 nanogram per deciliter. Preparations available in the U.S. are topical, injectable, and transbuccal (placing inside mouth between the cheek and upper gum) testosterone. Oral preparations are not available in the U.S.

Common side effects of testosterone replacement therapy include local irritations, prostate enlargement, breast tissue enlargement, aggravation of breast and prostate cancers, depression, elevation of red blood cell count (polycythemia), or worsening of congestive heart failure.

Vacuum devices

What are vacuum devices?

Mechanical vacuum devices cause an erection by creating a vacuum around the penis that draws blood into the penis, engorging it, and expanding it. Thedevices have three components:

  1. a plastic cylinder, in which the penis is placed;
  2. a pump, which draws air out of the cylinder;
Vacuum Devices Illustration - Erectile Dysfunction (ED)


Medically Reviewed by a Doctor on 4/3/2014

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