Ask a Sexpert: Can You Have An Erection Too Long?

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What is priapism, and what should I do to treat it?

In the "Ask a Sexpert" video series, we aim to answer some of the most common sexual medicine questions patients ask their providers.

 

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Thread 'How Priapism Leads to Penile Implants (And When It's Too Late)'

Apr 13, 2026

In this video, Dr. Jonathan Clavell, men's health specialist and top penile implant expert in Houston, Texas explains what ischemic priapism is, why an erection lasting more than four hours is a true medical emergency, and how delayed treatment can lead to permanent erectile dysfunction.

Dr. Clavell breaks down the difference between ischemic and non-ischemic priapism, explains the underlying pathophysiology, and highlights why timing is critical when it comes to preserving erectile...

• madman
• priapism; ed; treatments; aspiration/surgery
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• Forum: Health & Wellness

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