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Not So Fast

 

Morning

Let me say this again. Maybe louder for the folks in the back: Your boner is your barometer of health.

There's mounting evidence that long-term use of boner meds is detrimental to boners.

In that men and their physicians are ignoring underlying health issues that cause the ED in the first place. The main cause of ED --- when it's not a mental issue --- is "blood flow" to the penis. The doc prescribes boner pills. But does he try to get to why there is a lack of blood flow?

Evidently, some men seem to need a higher and higher dosage over time. When their doctor deems it "unsafe" to increase again, they may suggest a switch to injections.

The boners are back, baby! How wonderful, right?

Not so fast. It appears that repeated injections are causing Peyronies Disease. Yes, that's a very tiny hole being made, but when it heals, it leaves a scar. All those teeny little scars add up and begin to cause a bend in the boner.

According to National Institutes of Health it's a real thing.  New York Urology, says 15-20% of men develop Peyronies due to repeated, long-term use of injectable boner meds.

Guys, before you start any ED medication, make sure the underlying cause is being addressed.

BoCOX

 

Morning

"I just came across an article about men having Botox injections in their penis and was shocked, but also greatly intrigued.  The article's focus was more on the aesthetics of it making things fuller and hang longer, but also gives you harder erections.  After a deeper dive, it is also being used as a possible help for people with ED.  

I was wondering if you'd heard of this, posted on it, or had any general thoughts.  Seems crazy to inject toxins there, but as someone who suffers from ED, I'm curious."

Yes, Botox --- called BoCOX by some men --- is now being used off-label to treat ED. Off-label means it has not been FDA-approved for this use. However, current studies report it to be up to 77% effective, especially for men who are not responding to typical medications like Cialis and Viagra.

It is injected directly into the corpus cavernosa at multiple points and relaxes that "smooth muscle" to allow for more blood flow --- the culprit behind most ED. The procedure takes about 30 minutes. Just like Botox treatments for one's face, this would require repeat injections every 4 to 9 months.

I don't believe it can add length, but it might add girth. 

Remember, this is a toxin. There can be complications with this procedure just as there may be for facial treatments. I would suggest a visit to a Urologist who specializes in ED treatments to decide if it's something to pursue.

If you want to do a "deep dive" into the safety and effectiveness of the treatment: PubMedCentral.