Erectile Dysfunction · Short answers
Low-Intensity Shockwave Therapy for ED: what happens during a session?
You lie back in an exam room, and a handheld probe with gel is moved along the shaft and base of the penis.
The short answer
You lie back in an exam room, and a handheld probe with gel is moved along the shaft and base of the penis.
A closer look
Most men feel light tapping or tingling, not pain, so no numbing or anesthesia is needed. A session takes about 15 to 20 minutes.
A full course is usually six to twelve sessions over several weeks, and you can drive home and resume normal activity right away. The research is still developing, and results differ from man to man.
What you can do next
If you have mild to moderate ED and want a treatment without pills or needles, ask whether shockwave therapy fits you.
How we talk about this in Johns Creek and Cumming
Nothing on this page replaces an exam at our Johns Creek or Cumming office. If the situation sounds urgent, go to an emergency department; otherwise call us and we will offer the openings we have.
A related official video
An official Advanced Urology video on this topic.
Watch: #017 - A Sound Solution: How Shockwave Therapy is Changing Erectile Dysfunction TreatmentWhat the video covers. Titled "#017 - A Sound Solution: How Shockwave Therapy is Changing Erectile Dysfunction Treatment." The public description covers how low-intensity shockwave therapy is presented for men with erectile dysfunction, a condition the description states can affect quality of life and relationships.
Where to read more
- Our page on this topic
- Johns Creek Clinic & Surgery Center
- Cumming Clinic
- Read this topic on learn.advancedurology.com
- Related page on advancedurology.com
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Low-Intensity Shockwave Therapy for ED: what happens during a session?
You lie back in an exam room, and a handheld probe with gel is moved along the shaft and base of the penis.
Can I discuss this at either office?
Yes. We see patients at the Johns Creek Clinic & Surgery Center and at the Cumming Clinic. Mention erectile dysfunction when you book, and we will place the visit.
Request an appointment at Advanced Urology. Call 678-344-8900 or Book online.
Whenever a visit would help, the Johns Creek and Cumming teams are a phone call or a booked appointment away.