Erectile dysfunction is a condition that will vary from person-to-person. Some people may be unable to take the popular oral PDE-5 inhibitor medicines, or they might prefer a different type of treatment altogether.
The following are the alternatives for ED treatment:
– If you have ED as a result of a hormone imbalance, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may be prescribed to restore testosterone levels.
– Vacuum pumps are a physical stimulus for encouraging blood flow to the penis for an erection.
– Injectable drugs, such as alprostadil, can be injected into the shaft of the penis and relax the muscles and blood vessels.
– Urethra suppository. Alprostadil can also be made into a pellet and inserted into the urethra (the tube through which urine is passed) with a special applicator. This is known as intraurethral therapy.
– Topical treatments. A cream or other solution that contains alprostadil can be applied to the opening of the penis (meatus) with a special applicator and improve erections.
– Penile implants. Implants are inserted into the penis that can allow you control over the duration and timing of your erections.