Cavernous Body Injections

Pharmacological injection of the cavernous bodies is gaining more and more popularity and is considered to be an extremely effective method. Studies show that over 70% of men using this treatment get an erection. The mechanism of action is based on vasodilation, i.e. relaxation of the smooth muscles of the walls of blood vessels, which, in turn, expands their lumen. This leads to an erection. Especially young men use this method. People who only have temporary erection problems especially want to use it.

1. Cavernous Body Injection Method

Cavernous body injection is an invasive method. The selection of appropriate pharmacological agents and the determination of the correct dose of the drug is necessary only on the recommendation of a urologist. Men who decide to deal with impotence in this way should also take into account the need to master the technique of self-injection. As a rule, the use of the method requires independent participation.

To achieve an erection, an injection is required before intercourse. This means that the approximation should be planned in advance. The time from the introduction of the drug into the cavernous bodies to achieve an erection should not exceed 20 minutes. However, an erection may appear after 5 minutes.

The first step is to properly prepare the injector. Most drugs on the market do not need to be suspended, they are ready to use. Medicines such as alprostadil are contained in special applicators with a thin needle. A popular means for introducing substances into the cavernous bodies of the penis is also the so-called. pen.

The injection of the corpora cavernosa occurs at the base of the penis. The drug spontaneously fills the cavernous spaces of the body. It is important that each injection occurs alternately on both sides of the penis. This will avoid the formation of hematomas and bruises.

2. MUZA technique

In the case of alprostadil, the MUSE technique is an additional method of drug administration. It consists in introducing the agent directly into the urethra, where it penetrates through the mucous membrane, entering the cavernous bodies. However, this method can cause severe pain in the penis and damage the urethra.

3. Complications of injections of corpora cavernosa

Although a penile injection is a painless procedure in itself, multiple injections into the small space at the base of the penis can cause severe pain, especially with prolonged use. In addition, unprepared use of the method can cause hematomas and ecchymosis on the penis. For any disturbing symptom, as well as emerging side effects, you should consult a specialist. In this case, you may have to change the entered measure or even change the measure itself. erectile dysfunction treatments.

A significant complication when using the method of injection of the cavernous bodies, especially in the treatment of papaverine, is persistent erection of the penisor priapism. The occurrence of this disorder can be considered with an erection duration of more than 4 hours from the moment of injection. In this case, it is necessary to consult a urologist to take appropriate therapeutic measures.

Other serious, although less common, side effects include hypotension or penile deformity caused by using the method too often or for too long. Before moving on to treat erectile dysfunction When injecting the cavernous bodies, it is imperative to exclude your belonging to a group of people suffering from vascular changes, blood clotting disorders, anatomical changes in the penis and mental disorders.

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Article reviewed by an expert:

Onion. Anna Syrkevich

Doctor at the Independent State Clinical Hospital prof. Witold Orlovsky in Warsaw.