A treatment should match the diagnosis.
Low-intensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy (Li-ESWT) uses acoustic energy applied to penile tissue. Research suggests possible benefit for selected men with vasculogenic erectile dysfunction, but protocols vary and guideline recommendations are not identical. It should not be marketed as a guaranteed cure, and suitability should follow a proper ED assessment.
Shockwave Therapy System
A non invasive acoustic wave system used in selected treatment protocols after a clinician confirms that the indication is appropriate.
What the approach may support
- Non-surgical and typically performed as an outpatient procedure
- May be considered for selected vasculogenic ED
- Can be discussed alongside established guideline-based options
- No general anaesthesia is typically required
Suitability is individual.
Only after diagnosis and shared decision-making. Ask about the strength of evidence for your specific situation, the device and protocol used, expected benefit, alternatives and cost.
Questions to ask before starting
- What diagnosis or treatment goal is this addressing?
- What is the quality of evidence for my specific situation?
- What are the alternatives, limitations, costs and possible side effects?
- How will we know whether it is helping, and when will we review progress?
This page is educational and cannot determine the cause of an individual symptom. Treatment choices, prescription medicines and tests require a clinician who knows your history. If symptoms are sudden, severe or accompanied by an emergency warning sign, seek urgent medical care.