A vacuum device that helps rapidly produce an erection, with a motorized vacuum pump. An erection can form in about one to one and a half minutes. A constriction ring maintains the erection (may be used for up to half an hour).
Manually operated vacuum pump. Main applications are rehabilitation of erectile dysfunction after prostate surgery and the treatment of Peyronie’s disease (IPP).
A vacuum device that helps produce an erection quickly, with a hand-operated vacuum pump head. Erection is achieved in one and a half to two minutes. The erection is maintained by a rubber constriction ring (usable for up to half an hour).
The Helpi® Ring is a device for maintaining erection and helping to avoid premature ejaculation.
Vacuum Penis Pump
This method is non-invasive, meaning it does not require surgical intervention. It results in an immediate erection (about 60-90 seconds). When used correctly, it has no side effects. It is drug-free, making it a solution for those who cannot take medication.
The vacuum penis pump is a mechanical device that helps in achieving and maintaining an erection. Its use involves the following steps:
- The penis is placed inside a closed cylinder.
- The air is drawn out from the cylinder, creating a vacuum.
- The vacuum effect causes blood to flow into the penis, resulting in an erection.
- A rubber ring is placed at the base of the penis to prevent the blood from flowing back, thereby creating a lasting erection.
Male erectile dysfunction (erectile dysfunction, ED) is when a man is unable to achieve or maintain a sufficiently firm erection for satisfactory sexual intercourse. Erectile dysfunction can be temporary or permanent and may significantly affect the quality of life of the affected men.
Causes
Physical causes:
- Cardiovascular diseases
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Obesity
- Hormonal imbalance (e.g., low testosterone level)
- Neurological diseases (e.g., Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis)
- Prostate diseases and their treatments (e.g., surgeries, radiation therapy)
- Chronic diseases (e.g., kidney or liver diseases)
Psychological causes:
- Stress
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Relationship problems
Lifestyle factors:
- Smoking
- Alcohol and drug use
- Physical inactivity
Treatment Methods
- Medication: PDE-5 inhibitors (e.g., sildenafil, tadalafil), which increase blood flow to the penis.
- Lifestyle changes: Healthy diet, regular exercise, quitting smoking and alcohol consumption.
- Psychotherapy: Psychological support, stress management, couples therapy.
- Hormone therapy: Testosterone replacement if the cause is hormone deficiency.
- Surgical interventions: Penis implants, vascular surgery.
- Vacuum Penis Pump: A device that creates a vacuum around the penis, thus "drawing" blood into the penis to induce an erection.
