Erectile Dysfunction
What are penile injections for ED?
What is the short answer?
A tiny needle is used to inject medicine into the side of the penis.
It relaxes blood vessels and creates an erection in about 5 to 20 minutes, without needing pills.
Should you book a visit?
If pills haven't worked, ask whether injections fit you.
What else should I know?
Most men say it's much easier than they expected after training.
An uncommon but serious risk is an erection that lasts more than four hours.
What happens at a visit?
In Rockdale County, your visits with us take place at our Conyers Clinic (1366 Wellbrook Circle Suite B, Conyers, GA 30012), and we’re glad to help you book.
How do our urologists approach this?
When pills haven’t worked well, many men find injections are easier than they expected. Our urologists train you in the office and find the right dose with you. We also make sure you know exactly what to do if an erection lasts too long. Vacuum devices, shockwave therapy and implants are other options we can discuss.
What happens at a visit?
Your first injection visit is hands-on. We’ll show you each step, give a test dose and watch how you respond. Bring your medicine list, especially blood thinners.
How should I prepare?
Bring your medicine list, especially blood thinners, and tell us which ED pills you’ve tried. Plan on a little extra time at your first visit, since we’ll train you step by step.
When should I call?
Call us if you notice bruising, pain or a curve that wasn’t there before. An erection that won’t go down after four hours needs the ER right away.
What do patients often ask?
These are the questions we hear most, each with a short answer.
How fast does it work?
It creates an erection in about 5 to 20 minutes, without needing pills.
What is the main risk?
An erection lasting more than four hours is uncommon but serious and needs the ER right away.
Is there a video on this?
Dr. Marc Greenstein hosts this Advanced Urology webinar on ED treatments.
- Watch: Advanced Urology and Coloplast host a webinar on Erectile Dysfunction with Dr. Marc Greenstein What the video covers: A webinar on erectile dysfunction with Dr. Marc Greenstein, hosted by Advanced Urology and Coloplast.
Where can I learn more?
For general information. It can’t replace an exam. More Rockdale articles