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What is shockwave therapy for ED?
Low-intensity shockwaves are gently applied to the penis to stimulate blood vessel growth and improve blood flow.
How it works
Low-intensity shockwaves are gently applied to the penis to stimulate blood vessel growth and improve blood flow.
What sessions are like
Sessions are short, with no needles.
Who it may help
It may help men with mild to moderate ED related to blood flow. Results build over weeks.
What research shows
Research is still evolving, and results vary.
Could it help me?
Shockwave therapy is one of the erectile dysfunction options Advanced Urology discusses, often for milder or moderate symptoms, alongside medicines and, when they fit, other procedures. A visit at our Alpharetta / Roswell office starts with your history, medicines and, when it would change the plan, lab work or an exam. Our urologists will say whether this approach is a reasonable next step in your case, and will go over risks first.
Request a visit at Advanced Urology to go over your options.
Questions to bring to your visit
- Is my ED mild to moderate?
- Is my ED related to blood flow?
What happens at your visit with us?
Our urologists start with your health history, medicines and a short exam, and may check blood sugar, cholesterol and hormone levels. Sometimes a penile ultrasound is used to look at blood flow.
When should I call us?
Call us if erections have been getting weaker over time, or if pills work less well than they once did. The visit at our Alpharetta / Roswell office usually includes a history, medicines review and, when it would change the plan, blood work. Sudden chest pain or symptoms of a heart attack are for emergency care, not a routine ED visit.
How do our urologists approach this?
Shockwave therapy is one choice among several. Our urologists may pair it with lifestyle steps or medicine, and they will be open with you about what the research does and does not show.
Our urologists, physician assistants and nurse practitioners see adults from Alpharetta, Roswell, Milton, Crabapple and Mountain Park at our Alpharetta / Roswell office.
Related video
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For education, not medical advice. Every treatment has risks and benefits. Emergency? Call 911 or go to an emergency room.
Whenever you’re ready, our Alpharetta / Roswell team would be glad to hear from you.