Personal stories about using injections for an erection problem

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Personal stories about using injections for an erection problem

These stories are based on information gathered from health professionals and consumers. They may be helpful as you make important health decisions.

Fred and Darlene, mid-40s: When my partner was having trouble getting an erection, we talked it over. We did want to have intercourse, so the first thing we did was try Viagra, but that didn't work. The doctor then suggested an injection. While we were trying Viagra, we discovered that we could have a healthy sexual relationship without intercourse, and that, together with the unpleasant idea of injecting something into his penis, made us choose not to use injections.

Howard and Ginger, late 30s: My erection problems had been making intercourse difficult for us. When we heard about Viagra, we were both thrilled! But Viagra did not work for us. The doctor told us about injections. We talked it over and decided to give them a try. We realized that it would be inconvenient, but at this point sex is still quite important to us.

Trevor, age 55: When Viagra didn't work, I was disappointed and asked my doctor what else could be done. He suggested injections. Stopping our lovemaking to give me a shot just didn't seem worth the effort. We turned down the injections and are exploring other ways to express our love to each other.

B.J., age 62: I was having trouble getting erections, and the other medications I take mean I cannot use Viagra. My partner and I still wanted to see if there was anything we could do. The doctor talked to us about injections. We looked at their advantages and disadvantages and decided to go ahead and give them a try.

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Last updated:	May 21, 2008
Author:	Monica Rhodes
Reviewed By:	E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine, Christopher G. Wood, MD, FACS - Urology/Oncology
Editors:	Kathleen M. Ariss, MS, Pat Truman, MATC