Male pelvic health issues like urinary incontinence (UI), erectile dysfunction (ED), and even aspects of ejaculatory function can significantly impact a man’s quality of life. High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic (HIFEM) muscle stimulation is emerging as a promising non-invasive treatment option, offering a potential solution to multiple concerns.
The Studies
Recent studies have investigated the effectiveness of HIFEM muscle stimulation for men experiencing these challenges. Let’s look at the key findings from two separate research efforts:
Study 1
- 20 patients, aged 27-72 years, with UI and ED, were recruited.
- Each patient received 10 procedures, each lasting 28 minutes, administered once a week.
- Results:
- 46% improvement in nocturia (frequency of nighttime urination).
- 37% improvement in maintaining an erection during intercourse.
Study 2
- 12 men, average age of 57, completed a similar protocol of weekly 28-minute HIFEM treatments for 4 weeks.
- Researchers measured the effects of HIFEM on ejaculation, erectile function, and urination.
- Results:
- The LuBE Score (measuring volume, force, duration, and intensity of ejaculation) increased significantly.
- A six-point increase in IIEF-15 (erectile function) score.
- A 3-4 point decrease in IPSS (urination) score.
The Takeaway
These findings suggest that HIFEM muscle stimulation offers a multifaceted approach to improving male pelvic health. Not only does it show promise in alleviating urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction, but it also appears to positively impact ejaculatory function.
One of the study authors noted surprise at the improvements in IIEF-15 and IPSS and believes further investigation is warranted. They also suggest that more treatments than the four provided may lead to even greater benefits.
The evidence points to the strengthening of the bulbocavernosus, ischiocavernosus muscles, and the pelvic floor itself as the mechanism behind these improvements.
References:
Pelvic Floor HIFEM in Men Improves Ejaculation – ScienceDirect
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tRT7yNt9YIV95h57PI3WmV_WWszhi0vG/view?usp=sharing