Shockwaves are a relatively new treatment prescribed for erectile dysfunction in men and it has been shown to be effective in this area. These waves are already used in other fields, for the arteries of the heart, for certain ulcers which heal with difficulty, for the treatment of bedsores, or to treat tendons.
Who are the shock waves for?
They are not suitable for all cases. A man who, for example, has erection failure due to stress would not benefit from this treatment. Ditto for a man with low testosterone. Indeed, these shock waves act only on the arteries. They do not act on the emotions, nor on the nerves, nor on the hormones. This is why they are indicated in men suffering from erectile dysfunction and whose sexual arteries are damaged: those who smoke, have diabetes, high blood pressure or who present a cardiovascular risk. They are also recommended for men who no longer respond to erection medications or who experience side effects with these treatments.
How’s it going ?
The device used delivers shock waves that strike the tissues of the penis, causing an activating stimulation of cell repair. This treatment thus makes it possible to produce new capillary vessels, which improves circulation in the erectile bodies of the penis.
Several sessions are necessary, between 4 and 12 depending on the case. It is from three sessions that the patient can observe a change. The sessions are spaced a few days to a week apart, the protocol being adapted to each person. The treatment is simple and painless. It is enough to undress, lie down, and the doctor applies the device to the underside of the penis and its roots, presses a pedal and the shock waves are delivered. The patient hears a noise (shock) and feels like vibrations. The session lasts about 20 minutes because the doctor moves the device to treat all areas of the erectile bodies.
What you need to know about shock waves
In my opinion, shock waves should probably subsequently be used in the prevention of erectile dysfunction from the age of 50 in men who want to have an erection. Because the sexual arteries inevitably deteriorate over the years. It seems to me that having recourse to these shock waves early would improve circulation in the penis, which would undoubtedly reduce the age of erection failures and lengthen sex life without medication! Especially since these shock waves are not painful and do not present any risks: indeed, their action is only local and to date, no side effects have been identified.
A negative element all the same: the price. The prices of the shock wave sessions are free, they are not covered by the Health Insurance, which represents a significant expense, between 900 and 1500 €. But some men explain that they would have paid much more for such a result. Especially since erection drugs, even generic ones, end up being expensive.
With shock waves, the result is lasting at least for a few years. It is likely that it will be necessary to repeat a few maintenance sessions from time to time, since the arteries continue to age. But we do not yet know how often.
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