What To Expect From Shockwave Therapy

There is growing scientific evidence that shockwave therapy is an effective & safe treatment for male sexual function. The treatments are quick, comfortable and easy. Most men experiencing erection weakness & dysfunction can be helped by focused shockwave therapy treatments. Shockwave can also help to boost and rejuvenate sexual performance.

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Shockwave therapy works best for men experiencing:

  • Mild to moderate erectile dysfunction
  • Men with mild to moderate erectile dysfunction that respond well to PDE-5 medication may be able to regain their erections naturally and significantly reduce or remove their dependence on medication
  • Vascular related erection problems due to age and/or lifestyle
  • Erectile dysfunction when ED medicines have been tried and failed
  • Men with moderate to severe erectile dysfunction that do not respond to PDE-5 medication and rely on injections or other treatments may become more respondent to PDE-5 medication after shockwave therapy
  • Severe cases of ED have been treated, however in this case it may be necessary to take ED medicines in combination with Shockwave treatments.

There are some factors which cause erectile dysfunction that are not treatable using Shockwave Therapy, a consultation is required to determine if this is the right treatment for you.

Following a treatment patients will be able to carry on as normal. Significant clinical benefits are often experienced 6-8 weeks after treatment, if not sooner.

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The treatment:

During an approximate 20 minute session, a hand held device, through which the shockwaves are emitted, is applied at different points on and around the penis. A series of low-level painless shockwaves are administered to the treatment areas on the penis and on the perineum (the area between the anus and the scrotum).

The number of repetitions will be decided by the physician depending on the condition and symptoms. Treatments are carried out by a medically trained shockwave specialist.

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Is shockwave therapy for erectile dysfunction painful?

Despite the name focused shockwave therapy for erectile dysfunction is not painful. Shockwaves are in fact sound waves that have an analgesic effect and therefore the treatment is reported as being very comfortable. It is important that if you do feel discomfort during the treatment you let your medical practitioner know so they can adjust the shockwave intensity accordingly.

A mild aching pain may occur a few hours after treatment, this can last for a day or so. If necessary patients may take ordinary prescription-free painkillers but do not take anti-inflammatory medication or apply ice to the treated area as both may interfere with the body’s self-healing processes.

How many treatments will I need?

We recommend a minimum of 6 twenty-minute sessions over a three week period. As there is no ‘one size fits all’ for any medical treatment the number of sessions will largely depend on the severity of ED, the presence of any other medical conditions and individual patient responses to treatment.

Are the results of shockwave therapy for ED permanent?

The biological effects of shockwave therapy are permanent and have been scientifically proven. However, erectile dysfunction can be caused by a number of factors and those factors will determine if and when the condition can reoccur.

Lifestyle factors or underlying health conditions could cause the problem to resurface in time if they are not resolved.

Results can not be guaranteed and may vary from individual to individual.

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