Frequently Asked Questions about about the causes and treatments of impotence and about the Usenet newsgroup alt.support.impotence.
This FAQ about Impotence
was compiled and written by Sine Nomine llama@drizzle.com
with numerous contributions by others.
NOTE: This FAQ copyright Deb Martinson, 1998. All rights
reserved. I am not a doctor or medical professional; this information
comes from medical sources and consensus of opinion on
alt.support.impotence. I am not responsible for the results of your
following any of this advice. If you have ED, see your doctor.
1.1 What is alt.support.impotence?- alt.support.impotence is a Usenet newsgroup for discussion of ...
- 1.2 Can women post here?
- Well, the FAQ was begun by a woman. When women have posted ...
- 1.3 What is Erectile Dysfunction?
- Erectile Dysfunction is defined as difficulty achieving or ...
- 1.4 I {can't have an orgasm, come too soon, have retrograde ejaculation, etc}; is this Erectile Dysfunction?
- NO. See 1.3 above. These sexual dysfunctions have different causes ...
- 1.5 What causes Erectile Dysfunction?
- There are two broad classes of causes: organic and psychological. ...
- 1.6 What medications can cause Erectile Dysfunction?
- The most common culprits seem to be blood-pressure medications,...
- 1.7 When should I seek medical help? Who should I see?
- If you are consistently having problems achieving or maintaining ...
- 1.8 What can I expect at the doctor's office?
- It varies greatly from patient to patient (and from doctor ...
- 1.9 I'd rather not seek treatment. Is my sex life over?
- Not necessarily. Many men with Erectile Dysfunction (for example, ...
- 1.10 My Erectile Dysfunction has psychological roots. What are my options?
- The traditional treatment for psychogenic Erectile Dysfunction is ...
- 1.11 Won't a young fresh partner solve any problems with impotence?
- If the nerves and vessels in the penis aren't working right or you'...
- 1.12 I've got a really great sex machine/tape/phone service guaranteed to give you a hard-on.
- That's nice; why don't you go play with it now? The people on ...
- 2.1 What is a cock ring?
- A cock ring is a strap or ring that fits behind the scrotum around ...
- 2.2 How does a cock ring work?
- It constricts the base of the penis, preventing blood from ...
- 2.3 Where can I get a cock ring? How much do they cost?
- Just about any shop or catalog that sells sex toys should ...
- 2.4 Are cock rings effective?
- Maybe. If you can't get any sort of erection at all, then no. If ...
- 2.4 What are some herbal treatments?
- Among the herbs used for this are yohimbine, gingko biloba (...
- 2.5 How well do herbal treatments work?
- It varies. The only studies I know of have been on yohimbine, and ...
- 2.6 What are penile sheaths?
- A penile sheath or prosthesis is a rigid or semi-rigid support ...
- 2.7 How well do penile sheaths work?
- Some people say they help a great deal; others complain of ...
- 3.1 What is a vacuum pump?
- A vacuum pump is a mechanical or electrical device. The penis ...
- 3.2 How effective are pumps?
- They seem to work for most people. Common complaints are lack ...
- 3.3 Will my penis fall off if I use a vacuum pump and leave the ring on too long?
- The manufacturers recommend leaving the ring on no more than ...
- 3.4 Can I urinate with the constriction ring on?
- Sure, though you might want to urinate before putting the ring on ...
- 3.5 Why should I spend $400 for a prescription pump when I can get one at a sex shop for $50?
- Insurance coverage, for starters. It's likely that your insurance ...
- 4.1 What injectable medications are available?
- Three injectable drugs are used, alone or in combination, to ...
- 4.2 What is bi-mix? Tri-mix?
- Bi-mix, also called PP, is a mixture of the two ...
- 4.3 Ouch! Won't it hurt to inject something into my penis?
- It may hurt a little, but there are things you can do to reduce ...
- 4.4 Do injectables work?
- In about 70-80% of cases, yes. You will achieve an erection ...
- 4.5 What are the possible side effects of injectables?
- The most common side effect is mild to moderate pain after ...
- 4.6 How do I actually do the injection?
- 4.7 Should I be trying to inject into a vein or artery?
- Definitely not. For the medication to work, it needs to be in ...
- 4.8 How long should I wait for my erection to subside before worrying?
- If an erection lasts more than four hours, contact your doctor or ...
- 4.9 Will injectables affect my partner?
- There is no physical effect on your partner. The medicine is ...
- 4.10 What dosage should I take?
- This varies greatly from person to person. The best way to find out ...
- 4.11 Can I raise the dosage myself?
- Many people do this. The best approach would seem to be to ...
- 4.12 Why are there daily/weekly limits on how often you can use injectables?
- Good question. No one seems to be quite sure; several people on ...
- 4.13 Do I have to use that huge syringe that came with my medication?
- NO! Almost everyone on the newsgroup using injectables tosses ...
- 4.14 Can I reuse syringes?
- Well, yes, *but*... syringes are pretty cheap. Reusing them presents ...
- 4.15 What are autoinjectors? Are they worth the money?
- An autoinjector is a device that makes injecting medication easier....
- 4.16 After only one injection, the bottle is still mostly full. Do I really have to throw it away?
- According to most urologists, no. Once mixed, injectable ...
- 4.17 What if I don't want to pay for kit syringes I never use?
- You can purchase PGE1 or various mixes without syringes. Consult ...
- 4.18 Will testosterone treatment help me?
- Probably not. Only about 3% of cases of Erectile Dysfunction ...
- 5.1 What is MUSE?
- MUSE (Medicated Urethral Suppository for Erection) is a small ...
- 5.2 Does MUSE work?
- Theoretically, but most of the men on the newsgroup who've tried ...
- 5.3 What side effects does MUSE have?
- Pain in the penis, urethra, testes and pelvic area, as well as ...
- 5.4 Doesn't it hurt an awful lot to insert something in your urethra?
- Apparently, application of the drug doesn't hurt as much as the ...
- 5.5 Can MUSE affect my partner?
- Yes. I couldn't find any information about male partners, but ...
- 5.6 MUSE is alprostadil, the same stuff as Caverject. Does that mean that if MUSE doesn't work for me, Caverject won't either?
- No. It appears as though the problem with MUSE isn't so much ...
- 5.7 Is it true that the makers of MUSE are being sued?
- Yes. A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Vivus by a group ...
- 6.1 What oral medications are available?
- The only one currently approved by the US FDA for treatment ...
- 6.2 Do oral meds work?
- Viagra has reported success rates between 65-88% overall, as ...
- 6.3 What are the dosage instructions for Viagra?
- Pfizer recommends that you take 50 mg of Viagra anywhere from 4 ...
- 6.4 What drugs are harmful when taken with Viagra?
- Viagra taken with organic nitrates (like nitroglycerin tablets) ...
- 6.5 What side effects are possible?
- In trials, Viagra caused headaches (16%), flushing (10%), ...
- 6.6 How do I get oral meds?
- Right now, the only oral medication available outside of ...
- 7.1 What are penile implants?
- There are three sorts of implants: semi-rigid rods, multi-...
- 7.2 What other kinds of surgery are used to treat Erectile Dysfunction?
- Vascular surgery can be used to correct blood-vessel problems ...
- 8.1 Finding information on the web
- Many websites have a great deal of information on ...
- 8.2 Where to obtain autoinjectors
- Several companies make them:...
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