In this episode we discuss penile implants. Most guys are aware of the common treatments for erectile dysfunction ranging from pills to injections to vacuum pumps. But what if those treatments don’t work or have intolerable side effects? Did you know that erectile dysfunction can also be treated by surgically implanting devices into the penis that can create erections on demand? So what is involved with this type of surgery? Are these implants safe? How do they work? What are the risks? And are they durable enough to last for the long haul? To help us answer these questions, we are fortunate to be joined by Dr. Marah Hehemann. Dr. Hehemann is a board certified urologist specializing in male reproductive and sexual health. She earned her medical degree from Rush Medical College. Dr. Hehemann completed her general and urologic surgical training at Loyola University Medical Center and then completed a fellowship in Andrology, Male Reproductive and Sexual Health at the University of Washington. Dr. Hehemann is an active member of several national and international societies including the Sexual Medicine Society of North America and the Society for the Study of Male Reproductive Health, and serves on the Editorial Board of the Video Journal of Prosthetic Urology.
