Phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors (PDE5Is) and low-energy shock wave therapy (LESWT) have created a revolution in the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED). However, they are not able to restore the actual changes in the penis. An emerging new therapy called platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is believed to be more beneficial in treating ED. The objective of this study is to evaluate and compare the efficacy of LESWT and PRP in treating ED. A total of sixty participants of pathological ED was included in the study and divided into two groups. Group A received the LESWT, whereas Group B received the PRP. The benefits were measured by the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF), an erection hardness score (EHS) and Self-Esteem And Relationship (SEAR) questionnaires. The results of this analysis demonstrated a larger effect in treatment group B in percentage terms, but there were no statistical differences in the two groups. In the near future, PCP may be a new modality for treating ED, especially PDE5I non-respondents with organic ED. However, more extensive preclinical and applied research needs to be conducted.
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