Next Chapter… Implants?

[Dreamweaverman]

Hey Fellas, Hope everyone is doing well. So I had my annual visit with Dr. Mulhall (Urologist) yesterday, and after a routine sonogram, the team there informed me that I have a leaky valve in my penis. Dr. Mulhall explained, the penis has 2 valves that carry and hold blood during erections. He also reported that this is very common with patients whom had surgery, radiation and ADT (the trifecta treatment).

Thus I am still unable to get a good erection with the use of drugs and injections. So now I have to choose if I want to keep these often painful injections of trimix (100mg) that give me a barely penetrable erection, or to go for a penile implant. I have been faithful to Dr.Mulhall’s recommendations over the past year and a half, and have injected myself, despite 0- libido and I also kept sexually active during the whole time. However, now that the 1 year ADT is over and I can slowly feel my libido coming back, I am fretting the thought of having to inject in hopes of an erection for the rest of my life. I really want to return to my sexual self before all this, within reason and as much as possible of course. I know sex isn’t everything, but it certainly is important to this 53 year old guy.

In conclusion, I have done some research and also read Dr. Mulhall’s materials on penile implant surgery. In addition, I spoke to one of his patients, who was eager to report that it was the best medical decision he’s ever made. He said he has returned to the spontaneity side of sexual intimacy with his partner. He is 72 and his partner 35. His surgery was 4 years ago. So here I am on the fence and leaning towards doing anything that will increase the possibility of sexual normalcy for myself.

I appreciate any and all thoughts on this.

God Speed,

D

[Daddybearblue]

Hi Dream, I am in line for penile implants my URO will implant AMS 700 in June if I remain undetectable. I am most excited to have spontaneous sexual episodes. I have no choice, now if I want an erection I have to inject my penis but only 3 times per week. We were used to sexual relations daily, and I am 68 and my partner is 48 so we're both excited about hope for the future. Got to wait until June. I can't wait to be one on those guys that are 95 percent pleased and recomended a prosthesis to their buddies. Best of luck! Arlis

[dale112]

Hi Dream, in 2016 I had the AMS 700 three piece penile implant implanted. As with so many others, it was one of the best decisions that I have made. The implant has made such a wonderful difference in my life. Of course you will hear all the horrid stories from others who have no first hand knowledge of what they are talking about. I did not loose any inches, but gained girth. Best of luck with your decision.

Dale