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Treating erectile dysfunction with external vacuum devices: impact upon sexual, psychological and marital functioning
L A Turner1, S E Althof, S B Levine
1Department of Psychiatry, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio.
The Journal of Urology
|July 1, 1990
Summary
External vacuum devices offer a safe and effective treatment for erectile dysfunction (ED). This non-invasive therapy significantly improved sexual function and psychosocial well-being for men and their partners.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Sexual Medicine
- Psychology
Background:
- Erectile dysfunction (ED) affects a significant number of men, impacting their quality of life.
- Various treatment options exist, but non-invasive and well-accepted methods are highly sought after.
Purpose of the Study:
- To prospectively evaluate the medical, sexual, and psychosocial outcomes of using external vacuum devices for ED treatment.
- To assess patient and partner satisfaction and identify potential adverse effects.
Main Methods:
- A prospective study involving 29 men who regularly used external vacuum devices for 6 months.
- Data collection included assessments of erectile quality, sexual function, psychosocial parameters, and adverse events.
Main Results:
- Statistically significant improvements were reported in erectile quality, intercourse frequency, orgasm frequency, and sexual satisfaction.
- Men experienced decreased psychiatric symptoms and increased self-esteem, with a trend toward improved marital satisfaction.
- The device was effective in producing erections in 89% of men, with high patient and partner acceptance.
Conclusions:
- External vacuum devices are a safe, effective, and inexpensive non-invasive treatment for erectile dysfunction.
- The therapy demonstrates high patient and partner acceptance with manageable adverse effects.