Erectile dysfunction is predominantly treated with medications prescribed by the medical practitioner. The doctor might also advise quitting smoking and alcohol consumption etc. a change in diet might be advised as well. Exercising and not using recreational drugs might be suggested. Oral medication prescribed for erectile dysfunction normally includes viagra, Levitra, Cialis, etc. These medications will help improve the blood flow to the penis and help men get an erection. If oral medication is not working, mechanical aids like vacuum pumps, penile constriction rings, etc are given. The blood is pumped into the penis with the help of a vacuum pump. A vacuum pump can hold an erection for up to 30 minutes. There are other alternatives such as penile injection therapy where the person is taught how to inject medicine directly into the erection chambers to maintain an erection. Sex therapies are also a way to treat erectile dysfunction. Sex therapies will help the person to get over any psychological issue that might e causing erectile dysfunction. If none of these alternatives work out, there is also an opinion for surgery. Penile prosthesis surgery is conducted to treat erectile dysfunction. In this surgery, an inflatable penile prosthesis is implanted inside the person. This prosthesis will enable the person to have an erection whenever they desire. In the majority of the cases, this procedure lets the person have an orgasm and ejaculate.