Erectile dysfunction (ED) is among the most common sex-related health conditions affecting men, with most experiencing trouble getting or maintaining an erection at least one time or another. Research findings about the prevalence of chronic ED vary widely, as many studies differ on how they characterize ED, and men tend to be reluctant to admit they have ED issues. According to the Cleveland Clinic, ED affects over 50% of men over age 50, a figure that may be higher.
The physicians at Dr. B’s Naples, Florida, internal medicine clinic empathize with men whose sexual health and relationships may be impacted by ED. “A one-time or occasional bout of erectile dysfunction can be embarrassing, but a man’s self-confidence quickly returns as long as his equipment resumes working,” says Dr. Michael Hellman. “Recurring or chronic ED can stifle a man’s sex life, devastate their self-confidence, and ruin relationships.”
However, explains Dr. Hellman, men experiencing chronic ED can restore their sexual function in Naples with a minimally invasive, natural treatment called the “P-shot®.” Also referred to as the “Priapus Shot,” “Penis Shot,” or “platelet-rich plasma therapy,” P-Shot® treatment has helped thousands of men restore their sexual health. Dr. Hellman explains what you need to know about platelet-rich plasma for ED and sexual health.
THE HEALING POWER OF PLATELET-RICH PLASMA
Everyone’s blood contains specialized cells called platelets that are critical for blood clotting and promote healing and tissue regeneration. Doctors can concentrate a patient’s platelets into platelet-rich plasma (PRP) via centrifugation and inject it back into the patient to supercharge natural healing. Researchers began using PRP therapy experimentally in the 1990s to help patients recover from bone and soft tissue injuries. Such treatment expanded significantly in the 2000s, as professional and college athletes started using it to help speed recovery from their sports-related injuries. Today, PRP therapy is widely used by sports medicine practitioners, and other surgical specialties have adopted it to help patients recover from osteoarthritis, tendinitis, musculoskeletal injuries, bone grafting, and oral surgery.
While the medical field still considers the therapy experimental, researchers have identified more than 30 PRP growth factors, proteins, and cytokines that stimulate cellular repair and promote stem cell-induced new tissue growth. Researchers continue to study the regenerative capabilities of PRP, while initial research indicates the therapy is safe and effective.
WHAT’S THIS HAVE TO DO WITH ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION?
With training and certification in P-shot® treatment in Naples, Dr. Hellman explains that PRP injected into the penis helps stimulate new tissue and blood vessel growth, which enhances nerve sensations and boosts penile blood flow. This promotes stronger and longer-lasting erections and ramps up the orgasmic response. Studies have also determined that repeated P-shot® therapy sessions can moderately increase penile length and girth. In addition, PRP treatment has also proven effective at easing the symptoms of Peyronie’s disease (excessive penile curvature).
Dr. Hellman says men who have undergone P-shot® treatment at Dr. B’s Naples clinic report the following improvements to sexual health:
- Decrease in ED incidents
- Firmer, longer-lasting erections.
- Increase in penile length and girth.
- Boost in libido.
- Increased orgasmic response.
- Enhanced sexual stamina.
- Improved sexual function after prostate surgery.
P-SHOT® THERAPY IN NAPLES IS QUICK AND EASY
Few men relish the idea of having one’s penis jabbed with a needle, which might make many men with ED reluctant to undergo P-shot® treatment. However, Dr. Hellman reports that a strong topical anesthetic and ultra-fine needle minimizes pain, and the procedure requires no downtime. A P-shot® session at Dr. B’s clinic begins with the application of the anesthetic to targeted penile injection sites. While the sites numb, Dr. Hellman draws blood from the patient’s arm and extracts the PRP via centrifuge. He then gently injects the plasma into the targeted areas, after which patients can leave the clinic and resume their regular activities.
Most patients experience mild swelling and bruising at the injection sites, but this quickly subsides. Because the P-Shot® is not a drug, it does not cause any associated side effects or allergic reactions, and studies have not uncovered significant long-term complications.
WHAT TO EXPECT WITH P-SHOT® RESULTS, DURATION
P-shot® results tend to vary among men due to ED severity and physiological differences. In general, most men experience improved sensitivity, erectile function, libido, and sexual performance within a week or two. Patients experience additional sexual health enhancements over the ensuing months as the PRP continues to promote new tissue growth, improved blood flow, and nerve sensitivity. The duration of the P-shot’s® positive effects also varies depending on the patient’s overall health, lifestyle factors, and number of treatments, but one session typically provides a minimum boost in sexual health for at least a year.
SCHEDULE YOUR P-SHOT® CONSULTATION IN NAPLES
If you struggle with ED issues, notice a significant decline in your sex drive or performance, have Peyronie’s disease, or are otherwise concerned about your sexual health, Dr. Hellman would be glad to consult with you. During this consultation, Dr. Hellman can determine whether P-shot® therapy might be effective and explore other viable treatments. To learn more, contact Dr. Michael Hellman at Dr. B’s Naples-based Internal Medicine practice today through our easy online form or by calling (239) 261-9990.
