Inflatable Penile Prosthesis

FAQ

In this section, you will find quick answers to some of the most frequently asked questions.

FAQ’s Disclaimer

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• What is erectile dysfunction (ED)?

  It used to be called impotence. It is the inability to get an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse. It has nothing to do with sexual desire or libido. It has nothing to do with ejaculation of sperm, orgasm or feeling good. It is simply getting sufficient penile stiffness to have sex.

• What is a penile prosthesis?

  A penile prosthesis is a sterile device implanted into men to allow them to have sufficient penile rigidity to penetrate their sexual partner. There are two types:

  • Malleable semi-rigid rods implanted through a tiny penile incision. A flexible wire allows the device to be straight for penetration or curved for concealment.
  • Inflatable penile prosthesis which gives stiffness and increased girth by pumping a pump sending saline into the balloon like structures implanted into the two erectile chambers in the penis. The inflatable penile implant historically has been unitary, two-piece and three-piece. All models presently on the market are the three-piece because the erection and flaccidity are the best of the three types.

• Is there any discomfort to activating an inflatable penile prosthesis?

  Yes, at the beginning there will be soreness, like walking on a sprained ankle. With time however, the device activation is painless.

• Can someone who views me without clothing know that I have a penile prosthesis?

  No, the device is invisible in the genitalia.

• How long will my erection last with a penile prosthesis?

  Your erection is on demand and so is flaccidity. You can maintain the erection for as long as you like.

• Will I have an orgasm with a penile prosthesis?

  The penile implant has nothing to do with orgasm or ejaculation. Those are events that occur following sexual excitement. If you can orgasm and or ejaculate when suffering from ED, you will do likewise after the penile implant surgery.

• Can I impregnate a woman with a penile prosthesis?

  Yes, if the woman is fertile and you have not had a sterilization, sex with a penile implant can certainly result in pregnancy. In fact, many young men with diabetes seek surgical restoration of their ability to father a child by having penile implant surgery.

• Can I have an imaging procedure called MRI with a penile implant?

  Yes, all devices are MR Conditional which means you can be safely scanned. Special instructions are available from the manufacturer if you have a penile implant and need scanning.

• What are the benefits of Rigicon Infla10 inflatable penile prosthesis?

  The Infla10^® appears to look like the competitive devices available worldwide. As the first new three-piece inflatable to appear on the market in decades, many subtle enhancements have been made after its evaluation by experienced implanting surgeons. The device is also coated with an infection retardant hydrophilic coating which allows your surgeon to add drugs to the aqueous solution to retard infection and decrease post-operative pain. Early studies published in the medical literature show the device is as safe or safer than its competitors that have been on the market for many years.