There are mechanical devices that can create erections using a vacuum pump to suck blood into the penis and a rubber band around the base of the penis to hold the blood there. And finally, there are devices that can be implanted surgically into your penis. A more complicated device actually inflates and deflates from a pump placed into your scrotum. Points to remember Impotence may be a sign of serious disease. Nighttime erections distinguish between emotional impotence and organic impotence.
Drugs are a common cause of impotence.
Nearly all impotence can be treated in one way or another, often with a return to normal orgasmic function. The text presented on these pages is for your information only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice. It may not represent your true individual medical situation. Do not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting a qualified health care provider.