Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is a frustrating condition that experts say affects approximately 50% of men between the ages of 40 and 70.
Officially called low-intensity extracorporeal shockwave therapy (Li-ESWT), the procedure is more commonly known as shockwave therapy. Treatment consists of noninvasive low-intensity sound waves that pass through erectile tissue, restoring natural erectile function by clearing plaque out of blood vessels and encouraging the growth of new blood vessels. The shockwave treatment offers a cure in that it reverses the problems that cause the dysfunction in the first place- the most desired win-win outcome coveted by men with ED.
To qualify for treatment, patients must meet the following criteria:
- Be a male between 30 and 80 years of age.
- Have ED lasting for over six months but not more than five years
- Have had a stable sexual relationship for over three months prior
Shockwave therapy for treating ED is different from extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL) used to treat kidney stones. ESWL has a smaller focal volume and the energy is concentrated to one spot, as opposed to ED where the shock waves are radial, the area is larger, and the energy is spread over the greater area.
Shockwave therapy is the only current treatment on the horizon for ED that might offer a cure, which is the most desired outcome for men with ED. Shockwave therapy has also been suggested to improve the effect of pill therapy in nonresponders, reducing the need for more invasive treatments.
As an additive we recommend utilizing a penis pump to increase blood flow to the treatment area. Follow the instructions as follow: apply lubricant, such as KY jelly, to pump base, inset penis, and pump to 10mm HG. Maintain pressure for 10 minutes twice a day X 4 weeks. Bruising may occur due to the negative pressure of the pump