Corvette wrote:I too have suspected shrinkage over the last years. I used to have a strong 5.5" flaccid and a strong 6" erect. My Wife a few years ago decided to take a vacation from Sex and told me if I found it somewhere else, I would wind up like Mr. Bobbitt with no length. So I've dealt with the E.D. and the Shrinkage. My Wife has now decided to come out and play and I can't get in the Game. My Female Urologist wouldn't remark about shrinkage and was against an implant due to the Hospital being connected with the Catholic Church, her hands were tied, after that she was replaced with 3 other males in succession. I have now found a new Urologist who is also a Surgeon at a new local hospital and is very open to doing implants and many other things. My Female Urologist was a little afraid of touching my penis but didn't have a problem doing a vigorous rectal exam. Figure that out?
I'd enjoy some discussion about what I should do? I'm scared to death of surgery and of the future. I'm 67 years old and don't want to go and just sit. There are just too many choices.
Thanks
Corvette
There is considerable evidence that penile size can be maintained (even with E.D. or complete impotence) by the use of a Vacuum Erection Device (VED) to simulate/replace the normal daily/nightly erections that fully functional penises experience. VED use (without constriction rings, but just to get the penis flushed with fresh oxygenated blood regularly and tissues stretched to maintain elasticity) is important for men who do not get erections regularly by the usual means (nature).
Even the cheap sex-shop/novelty-store devices can do the job as well as more expensive medical grade ones available by prescription. So, if a urologist won't get you one, get one yourself is my recommendation.
Relationship with your wife is EXTREMELY important. Did she tell you why she took the vacation? Did she tell you why she is willing to come back? Is she on board with the idea of an implant? Have you tried less invasive treatments like oral medications? They can do wonders. Injections, even more so. VEDs also make sex possible when combined with constriction rings.
Relationship with your medical care team is also extremely important. I am one who believes in being a very participatory patient.
Good luck.