One of the most frequently asked questions by patients considering ESWT shockwave therapy is the treatment schedule: "How many sessions will treatment take, how long will sessions last, and how often do I need to visit the clinic?". This article outlines how many sessions ESWT treatment takes and the standard treatment protocols applied.
Standard Number of Sessions and Duration
The number of ESWT sessions is determined according to clinical guidelines and the severity of erectile dysfunction:
- Mild to Moderate Erectile Dysfunction: A total 6-session protocol, typically 2 sessions per week, is usually sufficient.
- Severe Erectile Dysfunction or Peyronie's Cases: A course of 12 sessions in total is recommended.
- Session Duration: Each ESWT session takes an average of 15 to 20 minutes. During the procedure, a total of 3000 shockwaves are focused on different points of the penis.
What Should the Interval Between Sessions Be?
To trigger tissue regeneration and neo-vascularization, a rest period of at least 48 hours must be left between sessions. For this reason, sessions are usually planned 2 days a week (for example, Tuesday and Friday). Completion of the treatment takes 3 to 6 weeks.