Low-Intensity Shock Wave Therapy for Erectile Dysfunction
What is Low Intensity Shockwave Therapy? Low-intensity extracorporeal shockwave therapy (LI-ESWT) is a non-invasive medical procedure that uses low-intensity sound waves to treat certain medical conditions. The procedure involves applying a device to the skin, which generates low-intensity sound waves that penetrate the tissues of the targeted area. The procedure is typically performed on an […]
Low Intensity Shockwave Therapy and Cialis Provide Life Changing Treatment for Erectile Dysfunction
Treatment: Low Intensity Shockwave Therapy Thanks for talking with me about your experience. Can you tell me a little about the problem that brought you in here? My personal problem was maintaining erections more than anything else, and pills just weren’t quite cutting it. And you came in to see us here. Yes. And what was […]
When Is Low-intensity Shockwave Therapy a Good Option for Erectile Dysfunction?
This article from the Cleveland Clinic highlights the safety and efficacy of Low Intensity Shock Wave Treatment for Erectile Dysfunction. I am gratified to see more large institutions embrace this valuable technology. To read more, please visit the Cleveland Clinic’s article here. At Dr. Gluck’s Wellness Center, we offer several treatments and therapies for erectile dysfunction. If […]
Sexual Health and Wellness for Women and for Men: There is no expiration date on a healthy sex life
I once received an anonymous letter at my office which changed my practice. As a urologist for 30 years, I have spent much of my career devoted to helping men with erectile dysfunction. It was after helping a man that I received the “anonymous” letter. Like a frightening ransom note, the letters were cut and pasted from magazines. The […]
FAQs – Men’s Sexual Health
Question: There is blood in my semen. Should I be worried? Answer: No, almost all blood in the semen is a benign finding. Sometimes it can be caused by an infection of the prostate or the seminal vesicles (SV). The SV are paired, sac-like organs which sit just behind the prostate, making and storing 90% of the […]
What is the HIFU Procedure for Prostate Cancer Treatment?
HIFU, or High Intensity Focused Ultrasound, is a non-surgical treatment for prostate cancer using sound wave energy to eliminate cancer cells. It has been in continuous use in Europe and around the world since 1996. It was approved in October 2015, here in the USA, by the FDA for prostate use. Ultrasound is very high frequency sound waves, beyond […]
PRP Injection Increases Sexual Function
Procedure: PRP InjectionTime since procedure: 2 weeks “Two weeks ago I came in for my PRP Injection. It’s 5 injections. The first 4 were mild and not too bad. The last one was a bit of a bite, but it’s nothing you can’t endure. I went home and had a large erection. Much larger than what I […]
Prostate Cancer: Understanding All the Options
One in seven men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. Hopefully, it will be diagnosed at an early stage, when it is curable. Hopefully, a yearly PSA (the blood test for prostate specific antigen) and a DRE (digital rectal exam, also known as a “finger wave”) are being followed. When the DRE is suspicious, or […]
Sexual Wellness: A Closer Look at Sexual Health in Men and Women
I am constantly surprised by my patients. It seems there is no age limit on having a healthy sexual relationship. Many patients, well into their 70s 80s and even 90s, are still enjoying the benefits of a healthy sex life. And yet, so many others have given up on their sexual health either because their […]
