Erectile Dysfunction

Hi Chris,

I can’t help you on this one, but I’ve replied to the question to bump you back up the list.  It’s unusual for nobody to answer your original question, so I’m sure someone will be along shortly.   AW

If this doesn’t result in an answer, try putting the question in the “diagnosis “ or “newbie” section…

Thank you, AW

Hello Chris1954 .

I had a memory of a similar post and we have one member Godbless who purchased one. By tagging him in he may respond to you.

 Erectile dysfunction after prostate cancer treatment 

Have you tried to get one on the NHS? You might find this link helpful.

 Vacuum pumps 

Hello Chris1954 .

A very informative link on experiences.

https://community.prostatecanceruk.org/posts/t26713-Alprostadil-Injections-and-Cream

Thank you. Very informative and useful ️

Hi, I'm six weeks post op and had non nerve sparing surgery. I was prescribed the Somerect vacuum pump on the NHS which I started using two days ago plus I started taking Viagra as prescribed. So on first day of using the pump I could get about two and a half inches of penis size and by day three I'm back to normal size but only three quarters of a way to normal erection. Plus when not using the pump my penis is looking a bit more like normal. As a trial I tried two different constriction rings (yes with only a semi on) and found it uncomfortable but I'm really looking for guidance on best practice of ring usage.

As I've made such fast progress me and the wife are planning to try intercourse in the three days from now.

My plan is to get the injections ASAP when I see the ED nurse.

Anyway, I would recommend a vacuum pump to get the penis back to health, then when ready try the rings. 

Injections seem a better option- if your in the UK you get them on the NHS plus you can buy them online if you can afford them- about £30 each online. Google Caverject.

Feel free to ask any more questions.

Thank you for sharing, William. I am on same trajectory, but yet to try anything due to having to go down the road of an artificial urinary sphincter first. That resolved, my ED nurse is on long term sick so I am behind the curve. Interesting about the pump. Please share more as you learn. I too want the injections, but I heard the cream has a limited success too. I would be interested if you or anyone else on the forum has any experience of the effectiveness/dose of the Alprostadil cream. All is not lost, but it does seem like it….

Your welcome Chris.

Because I was told to take two 50mg of viagra twice per week it creates a spike in effectiveness. So when I use the pump on the day of viagra use it provides a better erection.

Anyway good luck and I'll post again when I have some news.