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With the application, also known as ESWT shock wave therapy, which removes the blockages in the vessels that provide blood flow to the penis and triggers the formation of new vessels in the region, we can achieve very successful results in patients with mild to moderate erection problems.

The method is effective, moreover, the results can be permanent if the precautions to be taken into consideration are followed in the post-treatment period. However, as I always say, the right patient and the right treatment match are critically important for the success of the treatment. For this reason, it is necessary to know the important elements of shock wave therapy.

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What is Shockwave Therapy?

 

Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy, that is, ESWT therapy, which has come to the fore in recent years among the treatment methods for erectile dysfunction, is used to stimulate blood vessels, trigger new blood vessel formation and accelerate blood flow to the penis by applying shock waves formed by high-pressure sound waves to different parts of the penis with the help of a special probe. It is a method of treatment.

In the ESWT method, the power of shock waves created by high-pressure sound waves is utilized. Clinical studies have shown that shock wave therapy, which has been applied for many years not only in the field of urology and andrology but also in various fields of medicine, provides high efficiency in the recovery process of erectile dysfunction and can permanently correct the erection problem by triggering the formation of new vessels in the penis. (1)

Shock wave therapy is frequently preferred within the scope of erectile dysfunction treatment because it is safe and maximizes patient comfort, and is applied both alone and in combination with other treatments when necessary.

 

How is Shock Wave Therapy Applied?​

Shock wave therapy, which is recommended to be applied to patients who are found to have mild to moderate erectile dysfunction as a result of the performed penile color Doppler ultrasound and meet the necessary criteria in line with the results of blood tests, is performed in a clinical setting.

Before the application, a gel is applied to the penis that provides the transmission of shock waves, and then a special probe is used to transmit the shock waves obtained from high-pressure sound waves to different parts of the penis.

Before the treatment, a local anesthetic cream is applied to the penile skin. In this way, the method becomes painless and painless. The intensity of shock waves applied to the surface of the penis is so light that the patient cannot feel it. No pain is felt during the post-session period.

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Who Is Shock Wave Therapy Suitable For?
In line with the results of penile color Doppler ultrasonography and blood tests,

Diagnosed as having erectile dysfunction caused by mild or moderate arterial insufficiency,
Do not have chronic diseases such as diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or cardiovascular diseases or are kept under control even if they are present,
Those who do not smoke or decide to quit,
Shock wave therapy can be applied to patients who are willing to determine a lifestyle that will support cardiovascular health.
On the success rate of ESWT treatment, it is necessary to determine the suitability of the patient for treatment, to comply with the number of sessions recommended for shock wave therapy, and of course, the patients should adopt healthy lifestyle habits after the application.

Since I frequently receive questions about the number of shock wave therapy sessions, I would like to share the answer to this question with you.

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How Many Sessions of Shock Wave Therapy Are Performed?
Although it may vary for the patient, ESWT treatment is applied for 6 sessions and each session is completed in approximately 15-20 minutes.

The treatment period lasts 2 weeks and 48 hours are left between each session. My patients can have sexual intercourse during this process and they do not have to wait for a return to social life.

Although the effects of ESWT treatment vary from person to person, they generally occur within the first month of treatment. In order to experience positive effects, it is important for patients to eat healthily, maintain weight control, exercise, and avoid smoking, which poses a multidimensional danger to both health and sexual health.

 

 

 

Is Shock Wave Therapy Permanent?
The main element we aim with the shock wave treatment method is to open the vessels that provide blood flow to the penis and have lost their ability to open and trigger new vessel formations in the region.

In the post-treatment period, we can achieve permanent results with the advantages of choosing the right patient. However, it is the patient's preferences that determine the answer to this question.

Although the treatment gives results when the transition to a healthy life is not performed, vascular problems can show their effect again in the post-processing period.

 

Why is ESWT Treatment Preferred?
Medical studies conducted specifically for ESWT treatment show that this method is revolutionary. This statement may sound ambitious, but scientific research is in this direction.

I would like to share a few scientific study examples with you.

In a study carried out in 2013, shock wave therapy is a revolutionary treatment with unprecedented qualities in the treatment of erectile dysfunction; It has been stated that it does not cause any negative or undesirable side effects and that it improves erectile function without the need for additional medication.

As a result of a study examining the responses to treatment with the participation of 710 male patients with organic vascular erectile dysfunction in 2017, it was shown that there was a statistically significant improvement in erection quality without side effects in patients who received or did not receive oral or intracavernous treatment. (2)

In addition to all these, I can easily state that the treatment has advantages such as not preventing the process of returning to social life, being painless and painless, not requiring advanced anesthesia, not having a surgical nature, and having permanent results.

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