What Benefits Can a Man Have from the “Shot“?

• Stronger, firmer erections
• Easier to achieve and maintain erections (i.e., improved sexual stamina)
• Increased penile length and girth
• Improvement in or resolution of penile curvature from Peyronie’s Disease
• Resolution of penile pain with erection
• Increased sensitivity in the penis
• Better overall blood flow to the penis

Is this “Shot” the Same Thing as Trimix Injections?

• No. TriMix is a shot to produce an erection for a brief period of time and must be given every time you wish to have an erection; however, this “Shot” is a treatment that revives and enhances your natural erections.

How Does the “Shot“ Work?

• The growth factors & proteins released by the high concentration of platelets in PRP in turn activate stems cells and stimulate cellular repair and regeneration wherever they are applied in the body. In addition, collagen production and the formation of new blood vessels occurs and further aids in tissue repair.

How Is PRP for the “Shot” Acquired?

• A small amount of blood is drawn in the office at the time of the procedure. Your blood is then spun in a specially designed centrifuge which separates the platelets and plasma from the rest of the blood. The platelets are isolated and then injected back into the body wherever their benefits are needed. Along with numbing cream on the skin, a block can be performed on the penis, so there is no pain. 

How Long Does the “Shot” Procedure Take to Perform?

• The PRP injection is performed in our office. It should take about 60 minutes from start to finish but we do usually allow a little extra time. You may drive yourself home after the procedure. 

Is There Anything Else That I Will Need to Do After the Procedure?

• Yes. Using a VED, or Vacuum Erection Device, is essential for achieving optimal success from the procedure. This is usually done twice daily. It requires only a few minutes of your time and without it, success rates are usually lower. We will walk you through it the first time.

When Can I Resume Sexual Activity After the “Shot” Procedure?

• You may resume sexual activity about 4 hours after procedure on the same day. 

What Are the Potential Side Effects of the “Shot”?

• Since PRP is extracted from your own blood, there are few and only minor potential side effects. These include minor bleeding or bruising, swelling, and very rarely infection.

Sex Problems in Men

What type of sex problems can men have?

Sex problems in men can include:

~Being unable to get or keep an erection most times you have sex.  Doctors call this “impotence” or “erectile dysfunction”.

~Having little or no interest in sex.  Doctors call this “low libido”.

~Ejaculating to soon after sex begins, before they are ready to ejaculate.  Doctors call this “premature ejaculation”.

~Being unable to ejaculate (even though they can get and keep an erection).

What causes sex problems?

Men can have trouble getting or keeping an erection if they have a condition that keeps the penis from getting enough blood flow.  Things that reduce blood flow to the penis can include:

~Getting older

~Diabetes

~High blood pressure

~Smoking

~Drinking alcohol or taking drugs

Sex problems can also occur when men feel depressed or worried, or have problems with their partner or relationship.  Plus, sex problems can be a side effect of certain medications.  For example, medications to treat depression or heart disease sometimes cause sex problems.

Should I see a doctor?

Your doctor can help figure out the cause of your problem.  He or she will talk with you, do an exam, and order blood tests.  He or she might also order another test, such as a test that measures your night-time erections.

Is there anything I can do on my own to improve things?

Maybe, if you are having relationship problems, you can try to improve your relationship with your partner.  For example, you can:

~Talk to your partner about how to make sex better

~Make an effort to have more fun together by having a regular “date night”

~Read books or websites about sex

~Go to counseling, either on your own or with your partner

If you are overweight, losing weight might help improve your sex problems.  Getting regular exercise can help too, even if you are not overweight.

How are sex problems treated?

Treatment depends on the cause of the problem and can include:

~Medications to help you get and keep an erection – Examples of these medications include sildenafil, vardenafil, tadalafil, and avanafil.  These medications can cause side effects, such as low blood pressure.  it is important to follow your doctor’s instructions closely when taking these medications.  Also, let your doctor know if you are taking any other medications, as certain combinations can be unsafe.  Men who take certain medications should not take medications to get an erection.  Examples include “nitrates” that are used to treat heart problems, and certain “alpha blockers” that are used to treat an enlarged prostate gland.

Some medications for treating sex problems are sold over the internet however, these are not always safe, and they can even contain harmful ingredients.

~Devices to help you get and keep an erection – Erection devices work in different ways.  Some are implanted into the penis to form an erection while others work a bit like a vacuum and help pull blood into the penis.

~Hormone treatment – Sex problems can happen when a man’s body does not make enough male hormones (testosterone).  If your hormone levels are very low, your doctor may treat you with testosterone, which can come in a shot, skin patch, skin gel, capsule, tablet that sticks to your gums, or bio-identical hormone pellets.

~Treatment to improve mood – Doctors might prescribe medications or counseling for men who feel depressed or worried.

~Treatments to delay ejaculation – Doctors can prescribe medications to keep men from ejaculating to quickly.  Some of the medications used to treat depression work very well for this.  Some men also use a method called “pause and squeeze”.  In this method, a man stops having sex and presses behind the tip of the penis when he feels like he is going to ejaculate.  After the feeling goes away, he continues having sex.

~Treatment to help ejaculation problems caused by depression medications – Sometimes medications used to treat depression can make it hard or impossible for a man to ejaculate.  Let your doctor know if this happens, he or she can change your dose or your medication so the problem gets better.