NSU Research Contributions

Title : Efficacy of Low-Intensity Extra Corporal Shockwave Therapy (LI-ESWT) In Patients With Erectile Dysfunction

Authors : Rayhan Islam, Khandakar Shafiur Rahaman, and Mohammad Delwer Hossain Hawlader

Journal Article Title: Journal of Family and Reproductive Health	Volume Number: 17	Publication Year : 2023	Issue Number: 2
Index: indexed	Ranking: No Ranking	Publisher Name: Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Pages : 7

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Funding Source : None

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Direct Sustainable Development Goals : SDG3 Good Health & Well-being	Indirect Sustainable Development Goals : SDG10 Reduced Inequality	Sustainable Development Sub Goals : Ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health-care services Achieve universal health coverage
Impact statement: This is one of the first clinical studies in Bangladesh to verify the application of low-intensity extracorporeal shockwave therapy (LI-ESWT) for erectile dysfunction, showing that the treatment significantly improves IIEF-5 scores (from a mean of 11.61 to 15.90). The research highlights that LI-ESWT is a safe and effective alternative to traditional oral medications, which often have side effects or high failure rates. By demonstrating that 9.7% of patients with severe ED achieved total resolution of severe symptoms following eight sessions, the study provides a vital evidence-based mandate for the wider adoption of this non-pharmacological modality in Bangladesh to improve male reproductive health and quality of life.	Collaboration: None	Keywords: Erectile Dysfunction; Low-Intensity Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy; Clinical Study; Sexual Disorder