Non-Invasive ED Treatment, No Pills or Surgery
Soundwave Therapy uses low-intensity acoustic waves aimed at blood flow in the penis, one of the most common physical causes of ED. It's drug-free, non-invasive and done in the clinic, and it has been studied in clinical trials for improving blood flow.
What the evidence says
Soundwave Therapy is our name for low-intensity shockwave therapy, sometimes called acoustic wave therapy. A handheld applicator sends gentle pulses of acoustic energy into the tissue of the penis. The aim is to encourage better blood flow, which is one of the most common physical reasons erections become harder to get or keep.
It has been studied in clinical trials for improving blood flow in men with ED, and the results so far are mixed. It is not FDA-cleared for treating ED, and the American Urological Association guideline still considers low-intensity shockwave therapy for ED investigational. We would rather tell you that up front than oversell it.
It is not a fit for everyone. It tends to be considered for men whose ED is mild to moderate and linked to blood flow, and for men who would prefer to avoid or reduce medication. If your ED is mainly psychological, related to nerve damage, or more severe, ED medication or ED injections may suit you better. Your physician will talk through all of it at your consultation and explain the full range of ED treatment options at Aspire, including ED medication and ED injections.
What a session is like
You stay clothed from the waist up and lie back on a treatment table. A gel is applied and the applicator is moved over a few areas for a short session. There are no needles and no anesthetic, and most men describe a mild pulsing. You can drive yourself home and go straight back to your day. Treatment is given as a course of sessions over several weeks, and your physician sets the schedule with you.
What patients ask before their first visit
Most men feel a mild pulsing and nothing more. There's no anesthetic, no needles and no downtime, so you can go straight back to your day.
Soundwave Therapy is given as a course of short sessions spread over several weeks. Your physician sets the number and spacing for you at your consultation, based on your history and how you respond.
Low-intensity shockwave therapy has been studied in clinical trials for improving blood flow in men with ED, with mixed results. It is not FDA-cleared for ED, and the American Urological Association guideline still considers it investigational. It tends to be considered for mild to moderate ED linked to blood flow, and your physician will tell you honestly whether it makes sense for you.
It isn't a fit for everyone. ED that is mainly psychological, caused by nerve damage, or severe may respond better to other options such as ED medication or ED injections. Some conditions, including certain bleeding disorders or blood thinners, need a closer look first. Your physician reviews all of this before recommending it.
Yes. Some men use Soundwave Therapy alongside ED medication. Your physician will explain whether a combination makes sense and how the plan would work.
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