The penis prosthesis is an implant that is placed inside the penis to produce an erection and can therefore be used to treat sexual impotence in men, for example in cases of erectile dysfunction, or quadriplegiaal paraplegia.
There are two main types of prostheses:
- Penis prosthesis is usually an end-of-line treatment.
- Meaning it is only recommended for men who cannot achieve satisfactory results with the use of medications or other treatments.
- As surgery is irreversible.
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Penis prosthetic surgery is performed by a surgeon and lasts about 45 minutes, is performed under general anesthesia and therefore the hospital stay is approximately 1 to 2 days.
Recovery after surgery is relatively slow and can last up to 6 weeks, after which the man can initiate intimate contact, according to the doctor’s instructions. During this period, some important precautions include:
However, all care should be reported by the doctor, as they may vary depending on the type of prosthesis or surgery.
The experience of having sex with the penis prosthesis varies from man to man, however, it is important to note that the stiffness of the penis head will not change during erection, remaining soft. In addition, the natural stimulation of the erection usually disappears completely and it is always necessary to use the prosthesis to obtain an erection.
As for sensitivity, nothing changes and man can still have ejaculation, without compromising the ability to have children.
Although this is an increasingly common surgery, implantation can still carry some risks such as:
Because there are risks, a man should be aware of symptoms that may indicate complications, such as swelling of the penis, severe pain, redness or even pus coming out of the penis, for example.
Caso surja algum destes sintomas é importante voltar ao urologista ou ir no hospital para identificar a complicação e iniciar o tratamento adequado.