Men's Health Services

Shockwave Therapy is considered a regenerative elective procedure and therefore is not  covered by medical insurance.  

No. The treatment and regulation of the intensity is done in constant communication with the practitioner. If something becomes uncomfortable, the intensity can be adjusted immediately. 

Every patient course of disease is different. Number of treatments depends on previous illnesses, concomitant diseases, duration and severity and are therefore difficult to make. On average, most patients need 4-8 treatments initially.  Follow-up sessions are usually every 3-6 months thereafter if you have a good therapeutic response from initial treatment. 

Yes. Many patients who fail to respond to ED medications are good candidates for Shockwave Therapy. 

As with all other treatment options, Shockwave Therapy is not an option for everyone. There is a simple reason for this: the causes of erectile dysfunction are varied - and a careful diagnosis is important to achieving the goal of the therapy. In principle, shockwave therapy is indicated for vascular erectile dysfunction. Shockwave therapy can also be a good option if drug therapy is not an option because of possible side effects. 

Patients with active tumor disease, recent radical prostatectomy, penile prostheses. coagulation disorders, hypogonadism, and patients on blood-thinning medication. The decision to utilize Shockwave Therapy despite any contraindications that may be present is at the sole discretion of the attending physician.