Types of Penile Prostheses: How to Choose with Dr. Paulo Egydio

Different types of penile prostheses may represent a therapeutic alternative for patients with erectile dysfunction who have not achieved adequate results with conventional treatments, always after a careful medical evaluation.

Erectile dysfunction is often related to alterations in penile blood flow and may also be associated with neurological, hormonal, or structural factors. In some cases, the presence of penile fibrosis, such as that observed in Peyronie’s disease, may further compromise erectile function.

Penile prostheses are devices surgically implanted into the corpora cavernosa with the purpose of providing mechanical support for penile rigidity, enabling penetration according to clinical indication. This treatment is indicated only in specific situations, after other therapeutic options have been exhausted.

When properly indicated, a penile prosthesis may help restore sexual activity while respecting each patient’s anatomical, functional, and emotional limits. Outcomes vary according to individual factors such as prior clinical condition, realistic expectations, and adaptation to the device. In some patients, this functional improvement may positively influence the perception of well-being and quality of life, always on an individual basis and without guarantees of results.