The disclosure describes a tube pressure sensor to measure penile
tumescence which may be used in a therapeutic penile tumescence control
system. The system senses penile pressure and sends the information to a
stimulator that is capable of stimulation therapy to control an erectile
state, thus treating sexual dysfunction or, more specifically, erectile
dysfunction. Measuring penile tumescence pressure is accomplished through
the use of a tube placed within the urethra of the penis and attached to
a module implanted within the bladder. Pressure on the tube generates an
electrical signal that is sent wirelessly to an implanted stimulator
connected to a lead positioned near pelvic floor nerves that stimulate
erections. An external device may be used to wirelessly send information
to the implanted stimulator to start or stop stimulation in order for the
patient to conduct normal sexual activity. In addition, pressure
information and stimulation information may be recorded and reviewed by a
physician for continued therapy monitoring.