Helpful Resources & Instructions

Some helpful videos, instructions and downloads to answer questions about your treatment plan. For additional information, you can always visit our online Forum for insights, answers and feedback from other menMD patients.

Intrauretheral Gel Therapy

This medication works to relax smooth muscle in the penis and increase blood flow to the cavernosal chambers. Download our helpful information packet for details on storage, dosing and proper usage as well as insertion instructions and diagrams.

Helpful Articles

• When the Pill is Just Not Enough - Dr. Martinez discusses intraurethral gel used in combination with oral phosphodiesterase inhibitor (PDE5i) medications for the treatment of ED when the pill alone is not enough.
• Intraurethral Gel Therapy for ED - In this article Daniel Martinez MD discusses the benefits of Intraurethral Gel therapy—a needleless treatment option for men with ED

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Intracavernosal Injection Therapy

Injections work by relaxing the cavernosal smooth muscle cells and should not be used more than once within a 24-hour period. Download our helpful information packet for details on storage, dosing and proper usage as well as injection instructions.

Helpful Articles

• Multi-dose Vials and the 28-day Sterility Rule - In this article Patrick Carpenter, Pharmacist discusses safety guidelines for the use of injectable medicines in multi-dose vials.
• The Art of Optimizing Injection Therapy for ED - In this article Dr. Honig discusses why it's important to set the right dose and teach proper self-injection technique in the first office visit.
• Injection Therapy Guide for Erectile Dysfunction - In this article Patrick M. Carpenter, Pharmacist provides a comprehensive guide to injection therapy for ED
• Willing to Put in the Work? - In this article Patrick M. Carpenter, MS, PharmD, RPh discusses the steps it takes to regain your sexual prowess and how to integrate erectile dysfunction medicines into your sexual routine.
• When Should You Consider Injection Therapy for ED? - In this article Dr. Daniel Martinez discusses Intracavernosal injection therapy for the diagnosis and treatment of erectile dysfunction

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Accessories

Testosterone Therapy

Testosterone reverses the effects of apoptosis (cellular death) in the cavernosal smooth muscle cells. This allows hypogonadal men to improve their sexual function and increase response to ED treatments. Testosterone can be applied topically in a gel, via a patch, or by an intramuscular injection.

Helpful Articles

• Multi-dose Vials and the 28-day Sterility Rule - In this article Patrick Carpenter, Pharmacist discusses safety guidelines for the use of injectable medicines in multi-dose vials.
• Low Testosterone and Your Sexual and Reproductive Health - In this article Dr. Dhir discusses Low T's impact on sexual and reproductive health, plus treatment options and alternatives for couples planning to have children
• Testosterone Hormone Replacement Therapy - In this article Dr. Cohen discusses the role testosterone plays in growth and development as men age, severe symptoms caused by a sudden drop in testosterone, and hormone supplementation therapies that help.

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Vacuum Erection Devices

The Vacuum Erection Device (VED) is the least invasive and most affordable treatment option for erectile dysfunction and penile rehabilitation. A VED is a good choice for men who do not want to, or cannot take medications for ED.

Helpful Articles

• Vacuum Erection Device Use for Erectile Dysfunction - In this article Dr. Jared Wallen discusses the use of vacuum erection devices for the treatment of erectile dysfunction and penile rehabilitation

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