FLAT MAGNETIC STIMULATION: A NEW TECHNOLOGY FOR THE TREATMENT OF ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION

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Abstract Objectives The erectile dysfunction (ED), which is the inability to achieve and or sustain a penile erection sufficient to result in a satisfying sexual performance, represents a very common complaint for men over forty years old. The purpose of this study was to evaluate if Flat Magnetic Stimulation (FMS) technology could help individuals with symptomatic erectile dysfunction. Methods A total of 40 patients with a mean age of 43 (±10.4) (range 21-53) affected by erectile dysfunction, underwent eight sessions of about 30 minutes each in a twice a week frequency with the study device. During treatments, every potential side effect was monitored. The International Index Erectile Function (IIEF) and Erection Hardnes Score (EHS) (range 0-4) were selected and analysed before, at the end of the treatment, 1 month follow up (1MFU) and at 3 months follow up (3MFU). Results the IIEF mean value significantly (P < 0.001) increased from 22.6 (±2.4) at baseline to 26.4 (±2.7) at 3MFU. The EHS mean score significantly (P < 0.001) increased from 2.7 (±0.4) at baseline to 3.4 (±0.6) at 1MFU and the improvement persists for up to 3MFU, thus supporting the clinical usefulness of this treatment. Conclusions The study findings showed that FMS represents a promising treatment option to individuals affected by symptomatic erectile dysfunction. Conflicts of Interest none.

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