Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy takes blood from the patient and processes it to concentrate growth factors and platelets. Physicians have long-used PRP to increase cell development and regeneration in the joints after surgery or injury, speeding the healing process and reducing inflammation. 

A recent study in the Journal of Sexual Medicine evaluated PRP therapy for erectile function. Sixty-six patients were randomized to receive either platelet-rich plasma therapy for ED or a placebo. The patients who received PRP achieved much better results, with the vast majority being exceptionally pleased with their outcomes. 

A review article from 2020 in the same journal noted, “It is important to mention that PRP therapy has the potential for treating male sexual dysfunction.” It recommended more extensive studies to learn more.

At R3 Anti Aging in Scottsdale, AZ, we use PRP injections in the penis, sometimes along with other biologics, to achieve better sexual function, with excellent results. Our providers are so experienced with the procedure that R3 trademarked "E Shot" to denote our proprietary process. After undergoing PRP therapy, patients report added sensation, sexual pleasure, and intimacy in their relationships.

Shock wave therapy offers a non-invasive treatment option for kidney stones and orthopedic injuries. Now, its effectiveness in treating erectile dysfunction for Scottsdale men provides proven results as well. 

At R3 Anti-Aging, shock wave therapy uses targeted sound waves from a small, wand-like device to stimulate penile tissue, grow new blood vessels, and encourage blood flow. Shock wave therapy treatments apply these low-intensity waves over a brief period once a week for at least four to six weeks. 

Numerous studies have shown the effectiveness of shock wave therapy for ED, including a review article from 2019 in the American Journal of Men’s Health. Over 500 patients were included in the review, with the vast majority reporting better ability to achieve and maintain spontaneous erections.

A 2020 review article in the World Journal of Men’s Health concluded that “Existing literature supports the use of low-intensity shock wave therapy in men with ED . . . many clinical studies reported encouraging results with improved erectile function, good safety profile and short-term durability.”

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is an all-natural, non-invasive treatment that is highly effective in treating ED. HBOT allows patients to breathe pure oxygen in a pressurized environment. 

At R3 Anti-Aging, our Scottsdale ED patients use a hospital-grade hyperbaric oxygen therapy chamber, where the air pressure is three times higher than normal air pressure. As a result, our chamber allows the lungs to gather considerably more oxygen. 

Blood then carries this extra oxygen throughout the body, helping to fight bacteria and stimulating the release of stem cells and growth factors, which promote healing. 

A 2018 study in the International Journal of Impotence Research evaluated hyperbaric oxygen therapy on 30 patients for one month of daily treatments. Erectile function improved by 88%, and 80% of the patients reported positive outcomes.