penile rigidity


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penile rigidity

The ability of the erect penis to resist bending or buckling forces applied to its long axis. The greater its resistance, the more effectively the penis can penetrate during intercourse.
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Dissociation: Penile rigidity that is greater at the base than at the tip, indicating a possible vascular problem, such as venous leakage.
The role of nocturnal penile tumescence and rigidity monitoring in the evaluation of impotence
In a previous study, twice as many subjects treated with TA-1790 demonstrated greater than 60% penile rigidity compared to Viagra(R) at the earliest time point tested.
VIVUS Announces Patient Enrollment in At-Home Study with TA-1790 in Men with Erectile Dysfunction
The rapid absorption of TA-1790 supports the efficacy data generated in the in-clinic trial where RigiScan was used to measure penile rigidity in conjunction with visual sexual stimulation.
VIVUS to Present New TA-1790 Data at International Meeting on Sexual Dysfunction
Efficacy was evaluated using RigiScan(R), a standardized device that measures penile rigidity and tumescence.
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