Penile implants became popular about 10 years ago as a way to resolve erectile dysfunction (ED). These were suggested as a remedy when there was a clear medical cause of ED.
The other stipulation was the problem couldn’t be fixed with other types of medical treatments or naturally.
What Is a Penile Implant?
This is a surgical implant into the penis that includes two bendable silicone rods, a reservoir, and an inflatable, hydraulic prosthesis inserted into one of the ball sacs.
The man then pumps his penis to achieve an erection anytime he wants.
However, there are criticisms of the implants because of all the complications that can happen with them.
There are three major issues that are highly possible even if the implant surgery goes well.
Three Complications of Implants
Like any implant, a penile implant has several possible issues that could threaten your health.
Some of those are associated with the surgery and others can happen post-surgery.
Uncontrolled Bleeding
One of the possible issues is uncontrolled bleeding occurring post-surgery.
This can be common, depending on the patient and the surgeon’s skill. This can result in additional surgery.
Infection
Infections are one of the most prominent problems associated with penile implants. Metal, which is what the bars are made of most of the time, are magnets to infection.
So, if there is any type of infection in your body, even from a cold or kidney infection, it could move into the bars in your penis. The worst-case scenario is it could cause sepsis.
Mechanical Failure
Mechanical failure is always possible when you are dealing with a device and that would require additional surgery.
The rate of failure for the type of device you are getting should be given to you before you decide to get the surgery.
One thing to remember is a penile implant doesn’t necessarily make your lovelife better.
It does improve sexual function but doesn’t affect organisms. You need to weigh the benefits against the risks.
