Pump Fails To Increase Penis Size

NEW YORK - Men desiring a longer penis probably should overlook pumps, new research suggests: Long-term suction to the penis does not seem to increase its size and may raise the risk of complications, such as numbness and hematoma.
Vacuum devices have been shown to temporarily increase penis size by causing increased blood flow into the corpus cavernosa and surrounding tissue. However, it was unclear if such devices actually cause a permanent increase in penis size.
"To our knowledge, the present study is the first to assess the long-term effects of vacuum treatment for penile elongation," Dr. Reza Hosseini and colleagues, from Tehran University of Medical Sciences in Iran, note in the April issue of BJU International.
The study involved 37 sexually active men, between 18 and 35 years of age, with a stretched penis length of < 10 cm (3.9 inches). The men were free from any medical diseases that may have affected penis length or erectile function and all were non-smokers and non-drinkers.
The men were instructed to use the Osbon ErecAid Vacuum Therapy System three times a week for 6 months. With the device, the penis is placed into a clear cylinder with silicon cream or lubricating gel applied to the base to maintain an airtight seal. Air is then removed from the cylinder with a hand pump.
The men were told to use the device for about 20 minutes after an erection was achieved. They were instructed not to exceed 30 minutes to reduce the risk of tissue damage.
When the study began the average penile length was 7.6 cm (2.9 inches). With use of the pump, the penis grew only slightly to a mean length of 7.9 cm (3.1 inches).
The pump was considered 11.1% effective, defined as an increase in penis length of at least 1 cm. Thirty percent of the men were satisfied with their results when surveyed.
One case each of penile hematoma and glans numbness were noted, but both resolved spontaneously.
"The vacuum device does not seem to be a useful method for penile elongation," Dr. Hosseini's team concludes, "but it provides psychological satisfaction for some men."
In an interview with Reuters Health, David Talen, president of Timm Medical, maker of the ErecAid device, said that he wasn't surprised by the findings, as their device was never intended to be used for penile elongation, but rather for erectile dysfunction.
"We make no claims either for increasing the length or the girth of the penis. It is not in our FDA labeling and the FDA takes a very hard stance on making such claims," Talen emphasized. Our product "helps men with erectile dysfunction achieve an erection suitable for sexual intercourse."
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