Many men who suffer from diabetic erectile dysfunction feel discouraged because popular pharmaceutical solutions (like Viagra®, Levitra®, and Cialis®) conflict with popular diabetes medication. However, there are several viable erectile dysfunction treatments options for diabetics that will not interfere with standard diabetes medications.
As always, it is important to talk with your doctor before starting any treatment. Treating erectile dysfunction has become easier over the years; there are now a variety of treatments available for those with previous health conditions. Boston Medical Group has helped men around the world overcome ED with overwhelming success. Boston Medical Group physicians are well-trained and certified to help treat erectile dysfunction in men with diabetes. Some treatment options for ED sufferers that don’t involve Viagra®, Levitra®, and Cialis® include:
Intracavernous Pharmacotherapy (ICP) – This treatment involves a painless injection of a combination of FDA-approved vasodilators into the soft tissue of the penis. The auto-applicator injects vasodilators that increase of blood flow to the penis. The results typically develop within a few minutes and result in an erection that feels natural. Erections induced by ICP do not subside after erection until after the effect of the medicine wears off. ICP injections are commonly preferred by men who cannot take oral medications.
Vacuum suction devices (VSDs) – These devices are another form of treatment for erectile dysfunction. The cylindrical device works by sucking air from the chamber, drawing blood into the penis. A rubber ring is placed around the base of the penis to keep the blood from leaving the erectile chamber. Incomplete erections are common in this type of treatment so using a VSD in conjunction with ICP have proven more effective.
Other treatments—These include hormone replacement therapy (for men with low testosterone levels), sex therapy, or arterial and venous surgeries. Like any surgical procedure, arterial and venous surgery comes with a long list of risks. Boston Medical Group physicians do not perform surgeries such as arterial and venous surgeries.
Talk to your doctor about options that will not affect the diabetes medications you are currently taking. For information on available options, Boston Medical Group specialists are prepared to answer questions about managing erectile dysfunction and diabetes together.
