Penile Implant 2026

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Posted 07 Apr 2026 at 22:54

Hi,

I’m 63, diagnosed with PC in 2015. I had a succesful protastectomy that year, though it was a close run thing. Since then, yearly PSA tests have revealed 0.5 or lower. I consider myself extremely lucky.

However, I lost one set of nerves. Since then, despite pumps, pills and injections, I’ve been unable to achieve anything like a proper erection. Sensitivity in that area is pretty much non-existent. It’s depressing and frustrating, though I’ve coped with it.
That said, I’ve lately been considering a penile implant. I was briefed on this when I had the operation, but I was also warned about the complications, namely infections, which was enough to put me off at the time. Sounded ghastly.

So, has anyone who’s had this procedure got any thoughts to share, good or bad ? Is it even worth it at such an age , and do the positives outweigh the negatives ?

It’d be much appreciated . Thank you.

User

Posted 08 Apr 2026 at 06:21

Hi, Albie.

Welcome to the forum, mate.

There are very few blokes on here who've had penile implants. We've temporarily lost our search facility so I cant direct you to conversations on the subject.

As far as I can remember, most have found the op a bit problematic and haven't been totally satisfied with the results.

I know I was once considering the procedure but decided not to after doing various research.

I'm not medically trained but from your history it seems that you've been 'cancer free' for 11 years, but have had no erections during that time. I'm wondering whether this inactivity and the likelihood of penile atrophy would effect your suitability for the procedure.

I'm surprised that youve found penile injections ineffective. Are you sure that you were injecting correctly?

A few weeks ago another poster asked a similar question to yours. He'd found injections didn't work, but after questioning his injection technique, he tried them again and they were effective.

This conversation may help you.

https://community.prostatecanceruk.org/posts/t29845-Hooray-for-Invicorp

My advice, and the advice from at least a couple of the lads who've had implants, would be to give injections another go, before deciding on any operation.

Best of luck. 👍

User

Posted 09 Apr 2026 at 15:15

Hello. I have a penile implant. My advice would be to exhaust all other options first. I am not 100% satisfied with the implant, but it has been 100% effective in that I can have an erection at the push of a button.

User

Posted 10 Apr 2026 at 20:09

Thank you both for your responses. It’s pretty much confirmed my own thoughts, in that the implant Isn’t worth the hassle.

The injections didn’t really work for me. They didn’t last long and also led to a distension of the penis, which is why I was taken off them. Also, as I don’t have a long-term, understanding and sympathetic partner, the procedure involved is unlikely to be the beginning of a beautiful friendship

Thanks anyway, though

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