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The introduction of Viagra and related oral ED medications has ushered in a new era of treatments for erectile dysfunction. However, these drugs are not for everyone. According to the most recent studies, more than 50% of all men have experienced erectile dysfunction, or ED, at some time or another.
Research shows that 40 percent of men in their forties have reported some changes in erectile function - and the incidence and the decline in quality of erections increases with age. Because it’s such a widespread challenge, erectile dysfunction (ED) treatments are proliferating at an accelerated rate. Men are being barraged with solutions, from pills to penis pumps, to address ED, some more evidence-based than others.
While the number of men undergoing prostatectomies may be declining, the percentage of men experiencing urinary incontinence and ED following the procedure is significant.
Multiple causal factors may contribute to Erectile Dysfunction (ED). Peyronie’s disease, or Peyronie disease, is also a common affliction, affecting up to 23% of the worldwide male population between the ages of 40 and 70 years.* In many cases, Peyronie’s disease leads to ED.
Premature ejaculation (PE), which is also known as early or rapid ejaculation, is defined according to three essential criteria: (1) loss of control; (2) brief ejaculatory latency (reaching ejaculation in two minutes or less); and (3) psychological distress in the patient and/or partner. PE is a fairly common issue in men, with the Mayo Clinic stating that as many as one-third of men report that they experience this problem at some time in their lives.
Shockwave therapy has been employed in the medical field since the 1980s - used to treat everything from breaking up kidney stones to addressing conditions like joint pain, bursitis, and tendinitis. More recently, physicians and scientists have had encouraging results using this kind of therapy to treat erectile dysfunction (ED).
Even though I’ve been studying and practicing Regenerative Medicine for over a decade, I am continually amazed at the human body. One of the most miraculous aspects I’ve come to appreciate is our regenerative capacities. In particular - the power of Plasma-Rich Platelets (PRP). Why, you ask? Because harnessing and applying PRP has allowed me to help heal countless patients - helping with all manner of ailments.
The topic of Erectile Dysfunction (ED) makes many men uncomfortable; it is oftentimes difficult to discuss with anyone - friends, loved ones or your physician. You should know, however, that you are not alone. The Massachusetts Male Aging Study reported that approximately 52% of men report some level of erectile dysfunction.
