Regenerative therapies for male sexual dysfunction: a review article

Invited state-of-the-art review
Low-intensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy (Li-ESWT), stem cell therapy and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections have emerged as possible treatments for erectile dysfunction (ED) and Peyronie’s disease (PD). Li-ESWT appears to work by prompting angiogenesis, yet clinical trials in ED and PD have yielded contradictory results, often compromised by methodological limitations. Similarly, while preliminary studies on stem cell therapy and PRP suggest potential benefits, their clinical efficacy remains uncertain. Standardised research is needed to establish the possible effect of these approaches.