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Alprostadil
A drug identical to a substance that naturally occurs in the
penis and aids in achieving an erection. |
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Angulation
Curvature of the penis, usually during erection, caused by
Peyronie's disease. |
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Bi-mix
A combination of two of the three drugs Papavarine, Phentolamine
and alprostadil. Used in penile injection therapy for the
treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED). |
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Cancer
A disease in which malignant cells grow out of control and
spread to other parts of the body. |
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Cholesterol
A substance found in animal tissues and various foods. Its
level in the bloodstream can influence the development of
coronary artery disease. |
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Corpora
Cavernosa
Two cavities, filled with sponge-like tissue, that run the
length of the penis cryotherapy. The use of very low temperatures
to destroy cancerous tissue. |
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Diabetes
A disease involving high levels of blood glucose and increased
urine production. diabetes mellitus Either of two chronic
forms of diabetes in which insulin does not effectively transport
glucose from the bloodstream. Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus
can damage nerves and veins. |
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Endocrine
System
Glands in the body that produce hormones. erectile dysfunction
(ED) The inability to achieve or maintain an erection firm
enough to begin or complete sexual intercourse. Also called
"impotence." |
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Erection
The state in which the penis fills with blood and becomes
rigid. impotence The inability to achieve and maintain an
erection firm enough to begin or complete sexual intercourse.
More accurately called "erectile dysfunction," or ED. |
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Internal
Penile Pump
A two- or three-piece inflatable penile implant. malignant
tumor A tumor made up of cancer cells that can spread to other
parts of the body. |
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Malleable
Implant
Also called a "positionable implant." A malleable implant
consists of two bendable rods surgically implanted in the
penis. MUSE® Medicated Urethral System for Erection. |
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Nitrates
Drugs used to treat heart disease. oral apomorphine A sublingual
(under the tongue) medication that affects brain signals to
the penis. |
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Oral
Testosterone
A hormone that can treat impotence in some men with low levels
of natural testosterone. Papaverine A drug used in penile
injection therapy for the treatment of erectile dysfunction
(ED). PDE5 inhibitor A drug that inhibits the body's absorption
of the PDE5 enzyme. Most of the enzyme occurs in the penis,
where it helps in achieving an erection. |
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Phosphodiesterase
Inhibitor
Another name for a PDE5 inhibitor. penile implant A treatment
for erectile dysfunction (ED). A penile implant is a prosthesis
consisting of one to three pieces. Of available ED therapies,
a penile implant is the easiest for achieving an erection
on demand and the best for preserving sexual spontaneity. |
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Penile
Injection Therapy
A treatment for erectile dysfunction (ED) in which a man directly
injects one drug or a combination of two or three drugs into
the side of his penis. The drugs relax muscles and increase
blood flow to create an erection. |
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Peripheral
Vascular System
The body's circulatory system lying outside the cardiac or
heart region. peripheral vascular disease Disease of the peripheral
vascular system. Such disease can impair blood circulation.
peyronie's disease Curvature of the penis, usually during
erection, caused by plaque (hardened or calcified tissues).
Phentolamine A drug used in penile injection therapy for the
treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED). |
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Psychological
Impotence
Erectile dysfunction with a psychological cause. physical
impotence. Erectile dysfunction with an organic cause, such
as diabetes, heart disease or spinal injury. Priapism Continuous,
often painful erection of the penis. Priapism usually is due
to disease such as Peyronie's disease. It may also be a side
effect of treatment for impotence involving urethral suppositories
or direct injection of the penis. |
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Prostate
Gland
A male gland surrounding the urethra at the base of the bladder.
The prostate secretes a fluid that makes up part of the semen.
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Radiation
Therapy
X-ray treatment that damages or kills cancer cells. |
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Radical
Prostatectomy
Surgical removal of all of the prostate gland. |
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Side
Effects
Secondary effects of drugs that treat disease. sildenafil
A drug known by the brand name Viagra®. Sildenafil is a PDE5
inhibitor. It allows PDE5 enzyme produced in the penis during
sex to last longer. The longer the enzyme lasts, the better
the chance for increased blood flow and an erection. |
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Tension
Rings
Rings placed on the base of the penis after creating an erection
with a vacuum erection device. The rings help maintain the
erection by reducing blood flow out of the penis. tri-mix
A combination of Papavarine, Phentolamine and alprostadil.
Used in penile injection therapy for the treatment of erectile
dysfunction (ED). |
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Urethra
The tube leading from the bladder through the penis. |
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Urethral
Suppository
A suppository directly inserted into the opening of the urethra
at the end of the penis. Tissues absorb a drug in the suppository,
allowing muscles in the penis to relax. Blood flow increases,
creating an erection. |
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Urologist
A doctor who specializes in the urinary and genitourinary
tract. |
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Vacuum
Pump
A treatment for erectile dysfunction (ED). Also known as a
vacuum erection device. |
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Viagra
®
The most-prescribed treatment for erectile dysfunction (ED).
Viagra is the brand name for the drug sildenafil. The drug
allows increased blood flow to the penis that enables a firm
erection. |
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Yohimbine
An organic alternative sometimes prescribed by doctors for
intermittent erectile dysfunction. |
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Sexual Health
Terms
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