Re: Venous leak embolization
Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2024 2:54 pm
I had this procedure when I was 25 years old; 6 years ago.
It somewhat helped: First 2 weeks almost normal erections, efficacy faded quickly after that, in 1-2 month I was just slightly better than my baseline. That slight effect also gradually faded in 2-3 years.
I dont really think the numbers mentioned for the long term success in medical articles reflects the truth.
I have never seen/talked a person who had this procedure and kept benefits for more than couple years.
Operation was not painful, there was mild to moderate pain after operation for 3-5 days but was easily managable with ordinary painkillers.
I had size loss and some sensation loss. Size loss was 1 inch, but it was temporary, size came back to normal in 2-3 months.
Sensation loss was probably because of the incision made on dorsal part of penis. I still can orgasm but it takes more time. Sensation loss did not get better with time
About new developed techniques; I believe they can access the veins with only needle puncture without surgical incision. It may help preventing possible sensation loss. However I dont think 3d CT matters so much, as they (doctors) usually glue everywhere they see and they can in angiogram during procedure.
My opinion: do not rely upon it as a “cure”, it is not. On the other hand if it helps, and if you manage to keep the benefits for a while it may delay the implant for 2-5 years.
It somewhat helped: First 2 weeks almost normal erections, efficacy faded quickly after that, in 1-2 month I was just slightly better than my baseline. That slight effect also gradually faded in 2-3 years.
I dont really think the numbers mentioned for the long term success in medical articles reflects the truth.
I have never seen/talked a person who had this procedure and kept benefits for more than couple years.
Operation was not painful, there was mild to moderate pain after operation for 3-5 days but was easily managable with ordinary painkillers.
I had size loss and some sensation loss. Size loss was 1 inch, but it was temporary, size came back to normal in 2-3 months.
Sensation loss was probably because of the incision made on dorsal part of penis. I still can orgasm but it takes more time. Sensation loss did not get better with time
About new developed techniques; I believe they can access the veins with only needle puncture without surgical incision. It may help preventing possible sensation loss. However I dont think 3d CT matters so much, as they (doctors) usually glue everywhere they see and they can in angiogram during procedure.
My opinion: do not rely upon it as a “cure”, it is not. On the other hand if it helps, and if you manage to keep the benefits for a while it may delay the implant for 2-5 years.