Low‐intensity shockwave therapy for erectile dysfunction: An abridged Cochrane review

Key Points

• To evaluate the effects of low-intensity shockwave therapy on erectile dysfunction and related outcomes.
• Conducted a Cochrane review of existing studies on low-intensity shockwave therapy for erectile dysfunction.
• Assessed the impact on long-term erectile function and short-term rigidity.
• Evaluated adverse events and discontinuation rates due to treatment.
• Low-intensity shockwave therapy may improve long-term erectile function.
• Short-term rigidity shows positive results.
• Discontinuation and adverse event rates were comparable, but evidence certainty is low due to methodological issues.