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@jimhd Good morning Jim, Have you ever seen an endocrinologist Jim?

Myth	Reality	Explanation
They instantly double performance	No, most effects take time to develop	Results vary and require consistent use
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Might not be a bad idea if libido issues exist.

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• Supplements should complement, not replace, medical treatments.
• Lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise impact results.
• Proper dosage is crucial to prevent health risks.

There are so many factors that could be at play here. Although ED can sometimes cause libido problems, if that’s the case your surgery should fix it. You’re certainly right about the cost.

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#3 is injecting a drug into the penis. But I know that it works for lots of men. That leads to #4, a penile implant. An implant has the highest success and satisfaction rate. I'd like to hear what has worked best.

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I can read the articles online, but I'd rather hear about what your experiences have been. Hi @jimhd, thank you for sharing your experience and questions. I'd like to tag @hodagwi and @glenner075 have experience with erectile dysfunction, some with these options, and may be able to share their experience. Here are two articles that include video from a Mayo Clinic physician discussing ED treatments: Treatment for Erectile Dysfunction - Online Treatments for Erectile Dysfunction - @jimhd Sorry Jim but I just now saw this and I thought I would reply. Nothing like being a day late and a dollar short huh.

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I have ED best ed treatments due to my epilepsy & the 300,000 seizure meds I've taken. Just wanted to let you know that I use the drug TriMix and inject it. The injection may not be at the top of the list of fun things to do but if you do feel the injection at all it’s not as bad as you probably think. When I first heard about it I said “there’s no way I’m going to do that.” I know it sounds painful, that’s what I thought too when I talked to a man who was using it. He said at most it’s no worse than a pin prick. It can be staggering depending on frequency. My medication has to come from a compounding pharmacy, a sterile compounding pharmacy at that. I get mine from San Diego not exactly the Walmart of cities. Peyronies has eliminated the treatment of my E.D. My only option is surgery and Prosteties (?). @glenner075 Hello, Has your doctor mentioned Xiaflex as a treatment? I believe it basically desolves the scar tissue. One downside is it’s cost, I understand it’s more expensive than surgery. Does it allow for the straightening of the Penis?

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@jimhd Hi again Jim,, I just had a thought, have you ever considered trying the tri-mix before you have the surgery just to see if the less invasive method might be effective. I thought the implant was procedure of last resort, only recommended when all other treatments fail. I guess I’m more old fashion and behind times than I thought. One potential benefit, it may be cheaper in the long run. I remember when I tried Cialis it was $60 a pill.

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if your mind is made up do you have the surgery fingers crossed that you don’t have any complications. @jakedduck1 After I read your message, I did some looking and found the reason I opted not to do the injection $$$. I'm not really excited about the surgery or the recovery, but I am tired of living with no libido and no erections - for more than 3 years - and my wife isn't very happy about it either. I'm putting the whole ED discussion on my agenda for my next therapy appointment on Wednesday. I don't think we'll be able to cover it in 1 session, but it has already come up, so I guess it will be a continuation of the subject. We’ll dive into prescription medications shortly, but let’s first tackle OTC sex pills and supplements. These products, often branded as male enhancement supplements, make some pretty bold claims, like the ability to: Some evidence suggests certain ingredients can boost sexual health in men. But that doesn’t mean the ingredients will necessarily improve your erections, sexual stamina, or overall sex life. The Hims guide to increasing your testosterone levels naturally outlines the ingredients that are backed to boost testosterone—and, in turn, your sex life—in more detail. The FDA treats dietary supplements like foods rather than medications. This means many sexual enhancement tablets aren’t rigorously tested for safety. It also means it’s not always clear exactly how or where sexual enhancement supplements are made. Some pills might come from clean, modern facilities, while others might come from facilities that lack safety and cleanliness standards. Shockingly, some pills even contain unlabeled prescription drug ingredients. These hidden ingredients can cause dangerous interactions and potentially serious side effects, especially if you're taking meds for high blood pressure, heart disease, or other common medical conditions. As such, relying on these products to improve your sex life can be risky.

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In fact there have been several times I injected it when I never felt a thing, believe it or not. I feel it less than when I go to the lab to have blood drawn. Don’t let the fact that it’s an injectable scare you off. Works great and works fast, in about 5-10 minutes but I have read it's recommended to wait 20 minutes after injection however no physician ever told me that. Trimix was one of the options my urologist talked about.

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It would surely be less invasive than a penile implant. I'm not sure why we didn't pursue it. As soon as surgery can be scheduled - who knows with covid19 running the show - I plan to have the implant, also called a prosthesis. The recovery sounds pretty painful for the first couple of weeks, and I'm not good at dealing with pain, even though I live with chronic neuropathy pain. But it seems to be the definitive treatment for ED.

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I don't know exactly what has caused ED. It could be tied in with the # of meds I take, though not 300,000. I take a couple of anti-seizure meds for depression. It's possible that the problem is, partly at least, psychological. I've never talked with a therapist about that possibility because none of them have been qualified to address it. Sildenafil is a great option when you need a one-night fix for ED.

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My huge problem is that I have lost all of my libido, and that is no exaggeration. Maybe if I were to look at some porn, it would raise some libido, but not enough to lead then to a sustained erection. I went to an endocrinologist for testosterone propionate injections (getting Free-T into range) that I give my self each week. The side effect there is that it raises estrogen levels , so I need to take a medication (aromatase inhibitors/estrogen blockers, they call them) weekly that keeps the estrogen level on my blood to a normal level. Despite good levels within range for me as for now for both free-T and estradiol, I still have no libido.

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I had some infrequent occasions of libido last fall when I first started taking these meds, making me very hopeful, but the effect didn't last more than a couple of months. Without libido, the vacuum suction option doesn't work for me. Thank you for your response, I appreciate it! I've been seeing a urologist for a couple of years. The reason for my first appointment was mostly about urinary urgency and frequency.

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Oxybutinin has reduced the frequency, but not the urgency. At my last appointment, last week, we focused more on ED. #2 was a pump, which I tried. It's great for masturbation, but a real mood killer when used during intimacy with my wife. Even so, part of ED is the inability to maintain an erection. Like all ED medications, sildenafil can cause side effects like: Our guide to sildenafil side effects goes into more detail and covers potential drug interactions to be aware of if you’re considering taking it as an ED or PE treatment. Tadalafil (Cialis) is a longer-lasting ED pill (up to 36 hours per dose).

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