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Urology (Expert Forum)
injection therapy
Questions in the Urology forum are answered by Dr. Stephen Liroff, affiliated with the Henry Ford Hospital. Topics covered include benign prostate disease, penis curvature, cystisis, kidney stones, pediatric urology, prostate, sexual dysfunction, urinary tract infections (UTI), and urological cancers.
injection therapy
by Garyd, Sep 03, 1999 12:00AM
I have had different opinions about the frequency of using penile injection therapy. One doctor says once a week another as often as you want. Can I damage the penis by two frequent injections say 3 or 4 times a week? viagra does not work for me as I have had a radical prostectomy for prostate cancer
Doctor's Answer
by HFHS M.D.-CK, Sep 03, 1999 12:00AM
Dear Garyd,
Problems with erections after treatment fpr prostate cancer is a common problem. Many treatment options exist and penile self injection is an excellant treatment option. This involves drawing up a certain dose of medication and self injecting it into the corpora cavernosa (erectile body) of the penis. The medicine increases the blood flow into the penis to achieve afirm erection.
This procedure should be done on alternating sides to decrease the risks of penile scarring. Excessive doses can lead to painful, dangerous, prolonged erections (priapism) requiring immediate medical attention. The lowest effective dose is recommended. If erections last longer than one hour, then the dose should be reduced. The injecions should not be performed more than three times a week with at least 24 hours between doses. Sterile technique should be used to help prevent infection.
This information is provided for general medical information purposes only. Please consult your physician for diagnostic and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition. More individualized care is available through our department at the Henry Ford Hospital and its suburban locations (I-800-653-6568).
Sincerely;
HFHS M.D.-CK
* Keyword: penile self injection, erectile dysfunction
Problems with erections after treatment fpr prostate cancer is a common problem. Many treatment options exist and penile self injection is an excellant treatment option. This involves drawing up a certain dose of medication and self injecting it into the corpora cavernosa (erectile body) of the penis. The medicine increases the blood flow into the penis to achieve afirm erection.
This procedure should be done on alternating sides to decrease the risks of penile scarring. Excessive doses can lead to painful, dangerous, prolonged erections (priapism) requiring immediate medical attention. The lowest effective dose is recommended. If erections last longer than one hour, then the dose should be reduced. The injecions should not be performed more than three times a week with at least 24 hours between doses. Sterile technique should be used to help prevent infection.
This information is provided for general medical information purposes only. Please consult your physician for diagnostic and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition. More individualized care is available through our department at the Henry Ford Hospital and its suburban locations (I-800-653-6568).
Sincerely;
HFHS M.D.-CK
* Keyword: penile self injection, erectile dysfunction
