Erectile Dysfunction Treatment in Ottawa: What Focused Shockwave Therapy Involves
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is difficulty getting or keeping an erection firm enough for sex. It is common, it has many possible causes — including blood-flow, nerve, hormonal, medication-related, and psychological factors — and it is worth getting assessed properly rather than assuming one cause or one solution.
What ED can look like
Some men notice erections that fade quickly. Others can get an erection but not maintain it, or find that pills that once helped are working less well. ED can develop gradually, or after illness, surgery, or a change in medication. A consultation is the place to sort through that history, because the right next step depends on the cause.
How focused shockwave therapy is thought to work
FocusWave Clinic uses the Storz Medical DUOLITH SD1, a Health Canada licensed device, to deliver focused low-intensity extracorporeal shockwave therapy (LI-ESWT). In plain terms, focused acoustic pulses are directed at a specific area, rather than spread broadly over the surface.
For ED, the idea discussed in the research literature is that these pulses may help by stimulating local blood-vessel activity and microcirculation, and by affecting tissue in a way that may support erectile function over a course of treatments. That is a mechanism being studied, and results vary from person to person.
What a first visit and assessment involves
A first visit at FocusWave Clinic starts with an assessment, not with a treatment assumed in advance. That typically includes a health history, a discussion of symptoms and any medications, and an assessment by the clinic’s nurse, followed by a suitability check with Drew Klein, the clinic director. If a person is suitable and chooses to proceed, a treatment plan is discussed, including the men’s health program at $2,500. If a person is not suitable, or decides not to proceed, that is discussed honestly at the consultation — assessment comes first.
Who should call first instead of assuming treatment is suitable
Call the clinic before assuming shockwave therapy is right for you if any of these apply: a pacemaker or implanted device, an infection or open wound in the treatment area, cancer in the treatment area, or a bleeding disorder or use of blood thinners. These need to be discussed at assessment, and they may mean treatment is not appropriate or needs extra care.
A note on expectations
Shockwave therapy is not a pill, and it is not an instant fix. Any plan is discussed after assessment, including what a course involves, what it costs, and what is realistic to expect. If ED has changed suddenly, or comes with other new symptoms, that should also be discussed promptly with a clinician.
Talk to FocusWave Clinic in Ottawa or Waterloo
FocusWave Clinic has clinics in Ottawa and Waterloo.
If ED is affecting you and you want to discuss whether focused shockwave therapy might be an option, call first for a consultation discussion.
Ottawa: 2249 Carling Ave, Suite 201, Ottawa ON K2B 7E9 — 613-422-9283
Waterloo: 109 Erb St. W, Suite B, Waterloo ON N2L 1T4 — 226-476-4147
Toll-free: 888-558-9283 | info@focuswaveclinic.com | www.focuswaveclinic.com
