Erectile Dysfunction
Treatments for erectile dysfunction include oral medications, urethral suppositories, penile injections, testosterone supplementation, and inflatable penile prosthetics. Below is a description of vacuum therapy. Treatment depends on many factors. Feel free to make an appointment to discuss which therapy is right for you.
Causes of Erectile Dysfunction
The process of erection is a complex interaction of muscles, nerves and blood vessels. Eighty - five percent of all Erectile Dysfunction cases are caused by a breakdown of this process due to medical problems such as vascular disease, diabetes or pelvic surgery. Smoking, alcohol abuse, high cholesterol and many prescription medications can also cause Erectile Dysfunction. Psychological factors such as depression, anxiety or marital discord account for the remaining 10-15% of Erectile Dysfunction.
The ErecAid System is easy to use
Vacuum Therapy with the ErecAid System is very easy to learn and has been recognized by doctors to be the safest of all the current treatment options. The majority of users feel comfortable with the system after three to five practice sessions.
As with any new process, you may have questions as you learn the vacuum method of creating an erection. Endocare provides you with a variety of educational materials and support services to assure long-term success with the ErecAid System.
Getting Started with the ErecAid System
Once you and your doctor have chosen the ErecAid System, you may want to schedule an in-office training session. A trained and certified technician will show you and your partner (if desired) how to use the ErecAid System. Your doctor will then prescribe the ErecAid System for you.
Packaged with your new ErecAid System, you will find an easy-to-follow videotape and instruction manual to use at home. For additional personal assistance, you may call our toll-free patient assistance line, which is staffed by certified professional advisors. Endocare also offers a generous 90-day return option so you'll have plenty of time to confirm success with your ErecAid System before making a final decision.
How the ErecAid System works
In simplest terms, the ErecAid System employs the principle of negative pressure, first developed for use as an erectile dysfunction treatment by Geddings D. Osbon, Sr., over 30 years ago. This process, now referred to as The Osbon Technique, work like this:
Place your penis inside the cylinder and use ErecAid System's specially designed pump to produce the vacuum that pulls blood into the penis.
The vacuum allows you to create a near-natural erection within a few minutes.
After you slip the Pressure-Point tension ring off the cylinder onto the base of the penis and remove the cylinder, you can safely and easily keep the erection for up to 30 minutes, using only the tension ring.
Once you remove the tension ring, your penis returns to its soft state.
The ErecAid System is covered by insurance.
The ErecAid System is the most cost-effective Erectile Dysfunction treatment available today. We offer a lifetime warranty against defects or breakage on the pump and cylinder, so you purchase the ErecAid System only once, unlike treatments using medications that must be purchased continually.
Because the ErecAid System is an approved treatment method for diagnosed patients, Medicare and most private insurers will cover the cost. To insure prompt coverage, your doctor may also wish to provide a secondary diagnosis for Erectile Dysfunction.
If you have insurance questions about your ErecAid System, call Endocare to speak to our Reimbursement Specialists. 1-800-438-8592
The ErecAid System is available by prescription. Make an appointment to be evaluated and see if this treatment option is for you.