Overcoming Erectile Dysfunction

Simple steps to Erection

Many men experience erectile dysfunction, that is, problems gaining or sustaining erections. Fortunately, self-injection can provide an effective solution. Your doctor will show you exactly how to do your self-injection. The process is simple and done with a tiny needle. You might want to talk with your doctor about injection devices that can simplify the process even more.

The following steps will help you gain an erection. Your penis should become full enough or hard enough for sexual intercourse- and your ability to have an orgasm won't be affected.

1. Preparing for Injection

• Wash your hands thoroughly and prepare the medication, if necessary.
• IN a warm, well-lit room, sit or stand in a comfortable position (in front of a mirror, if you can't see your penis well). Find an injection sit on one side of your penis, in a place where there are no visible veins.
• Clean the injection site with an alcohol swab. Grasp the head of your penis (don't just pinch the skin) firmly with your thumb and forefinger. Rest your penis against your inner thigh. 

 2. Inserting the Needle

• Hold the syringe between your thumb and fingers, like you're holding a pen. Rest your forearm on your thigh for support.
• Insert the entire length of the needle at a 90-degree angle into the injection site. Do not twist or rotate your penis.

 3. Injecting the Medication

• Move your thumb to the plunger and inject the medication slowly (try counting slowly to ten). Remove the needle and dispose of it safely.

 4. Gaining an Erection

·        Hold your penis around the injection site for a few minutes. This prevents swelling and bruising and helps spread the medication through your penis.

·        You may want to stand up to help your erection develop. Foreplay usually helps as well. Your erection should occur within 10-20 minutes and should last for at least an hour.

Notes and Warnings

• Talk with your doctor about how often you can safely repeat injections.
• You may feel a mild burning during injection, but if you feel severe pain, stop the injection immediately.
• If you inject in the wrong spot, you may not gain an erection.
• To prevent scarring, don't inject in the same area each time.
• Injections should not be used if you have a bleeding disorder or any risk of infection.
• Your doctor will talk with you about follow-up exams and injection supplies.

Complications

Call your doctor if you notice any of the following:

• Prolonged erection (your erection should not last longer than 2-3 hours; your doctor may give you specific instructions about this)
• Bleeding or bruising
• Severe pain
• Scarring
• Injection drugs stop working

Anatomy of an Erection

Sexual intercourse can be frustrating or even impossible without a firm, erect penis. The penis may seem like a simple organ, but its ability to become erect can be affected by a variety of factors. It's helpful to understand what can cause- or prevent- an erection.

Gaining an Erection                      Why the Problem?

The penis is made up                                                Whether for physical or

of spongy tissue filled                                                psychological reasons,

with blood vessels.                                                    your penis may not get

When stimulated, the                                                 the amount of blood that

blood vessels relax and                                              it needs for erection.

expand, bringing more                                                If penile vessels don't

blood to the penis. The                                               dilate, the tissue doesn't

tissue swells, becoming                                             get any extra blood and

firm enough for satisfac-                                             the penis remains soft.

tory sexual intercourse.

Why Injections Can Help

The medications used for self-injection relax the penile blood vessels. Blood can then flow freely into the penis. Your doctor can discuss which medication is best for you.

A Satisfying Sex Life

Penile self-injection is a simple technique that may make a dramatic difference in your sex life. Some men even find that regular use of injection therapy leads to an increase in natural erections. If you have any questions or concerns about this therapy, feel free to talk with your doctor.