After a Penile Prosthesis: Recovery and Sex Life
Recovery after a penile prosthesis and the return to sex life are planned with adherence to the doctor's recommended follow-up programme.
The most common questions after penile prosthesis surgery concern recovery time and the return to sex life. Although the process varies from person to person, following the recommended care and follow-up programme is decisive.
The early period
Local tenderness and swelling can be expected during recovery; these subside over time. Adherence to the recommended care and check-ups is important in this period.
Using the device
How to use the device is explained in detail after recovery is complete. In inflatable models, using the pump becomes a habit in a short time.
Returning to sex life
Return to intercourse is planned, with the doctor's approval, after recovery is complete. In most patients the prosthesis safely provides the firmness needed for intercourse, with high satisfaction. Open communication with a partner supports a healthy process.
Remember: every patient's recovery is individual. You can share any questions about your process with your doctor without hesitation.