Erectile Dysfunction

What is erectile dysfunction?

Erectile dysfunction is a common men’s health problem that makes it difficult to get or maintain an erection long enough to have sex. Almost every man experiences erectile dysfunction at one point or another, but if the problem persists or gets worse, it may point to an underlying health problem such as heart disease or depression. 

How is erectile dysfunction treated?

Simple Men’s Health offers a wide range of treatments for erectile dysfunction, including:

Acoustic wave therapy

Acoustic wave therapy is a noninvasive treatment developed by Storz Medical that directs targeted sound waves at plaque build-up inside the penis. The sound waves break down these plaques, promoting healthy blood flow and, in turn, longer-lasting, firmer erections. 

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) is also a noninvasive treatment. Instead of using sound waves, though, it uses small bursts of targeted electrical energy. These electric pulses encourage the creation of healthy blood vessels in the penis. The new blood vessels boost circulation, resulting in longer-lasting, firmer erections. ESWT is particularly effective for severe cases of ED caused by damage to the soft tissues deep beneath the skin.

Extracorporeal pulse activation technology

Extracorporeal pulse activation technology (EPAT®) is an FDA-cleared, noninvasive treatment that takes ESWT technology to the next level. EPAT uses a proprietary technology that creates targeted pressure waves. By directing these pressure waves at the penis, it’s possible to stimulate the metabolism, enhance blood flow, and accelerate your body’s natural healing process. Of all the types of treatment for ED, EPAT is the quickest and most successful. 

Radial shockwave therapy

Radial shockwave therapy uses small, targeted bursts of electric energy to treat plaque build-up and damage to the soft tissues just beneath the skin of the penis. This makes it ideal for minor to moderate cases of ED caused by the natural aging process. 

P-shots

A Priapus shot, or P-shot, is a treatment for ED that uses platelet-rich plasma. A P-shot involves your Simple Men’s Health provider injecting a platelet-rich solution into your penis. The high concentrations of growth factors increase circulation and encourage the formation of new blood vessels. When combined, these factors improve the strength and duration of your erections.

TRIMIX

TRIMIX is an injectable treatment for ED containing three prescription drugs, papaverine, phentolamine, and prostaglandin E1. You receive your first TRIMIX injection in-office at Simple Men’s Health. Afterward, you perform the injections at home, on your own. The medications used in TRIMIX improve circulation to the penis.

What type of erectile dysfunction treatment is right for me?

Before making a treatment recommendation for erectile dysfunction, Simple Men’s Health takes your physical and neurological health into account. Following a thorough physical exam, a discussion of your symptoms and goals, and a review of your medical history, they develop a custom care plan that might include one specific treatment or a combination of several.

To explore your treatment options for ED at Simple Men’s Health, call the office or book an appointment online today.