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By Mayo Clinic staffUsing a penis pump won't cure erectile dysfunction, but it may create an erection firm enough for you to have sexual intercourse. You may need to combine use of a penis pump with other treatments, such as taking erectile dysfunction medications.
References
- Lakin M. Erectile dysfunction. In: Carey WD. Cleveland Clinic: Current Clinical Medicine. 2nd ed. Philadelphia Pa.: Saunders Elsevier; 2010. http://www.mdconsult.com/books/page.do?sid=1157836246&eid=4-u1.0-B978-1-4160-6643-9..00053-9--s0035&isbn=978-1-4160-6643-9&uniqId=243566194-7. Accessed May 11, 2011.
- AUA guideline on the management of erectile dysfunction: Diagnosis and treatment recommendation. American Urological Association. http://www.auanet.org/content/guidelines-and-quality-care/clinical-guidelines/main-reports/edmgmt/chapter1.pdf. Accessed May 11, 2011.
- Yuan J, et al. Vacuum therapy in erectile dysfunction - Science and clinical evidence. International Journal of Impotence Research. 2010;22:211.
- Nugteren, HM, et al. Penile enlargement: from medication to surgery. Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy. 2010;36:118.
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