Decreased sexual pleasure and changes in sexual desire are typical as women age, which can affect one’s overall wellness. At Weight Loss & Skin Center, our highly trained and compassionate team understands your sexual wellness issues and is pleased to offer female shockwave therapy. By employing state-of-the-art Alma Duo™ technology, feminine shockwave therapy uses low-intensity extracorporeal shockwave therapy, which is applied to the intimate region to encourage blood flow, helping to improve your libido and heighten sexual sensations. Schedule an in-person or virtual consultation at our Alexandria VA location today to learn more and find out if feminine shockwave therapy is a good fit to address your goals.

WHAT IS FEMALE SHOCKWAVE THERAPY TREATMENT?

A 15min in-office treatment for Females with Orgasmic Disorder (FOD) that uses gold standard shock wave technology, focused low-intensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy (LI_ESWT), clinical validation to treat the complete tissue structure to stimulate blood flow to the vaginal area to enhance sensation and improve experience.

• No topical anesthetic. No downtime. No pain
• No pills. No needle. No surgery.
• Long-last clinical proven results*
• FDA approval (Regulation 890.5660)
• Indications for use:  Intended use
  • Temporary increase in local blood flow
  • Activation connective tissues

*Source: http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/erectile-dysfunction

WHAT IS FEMALE ORGASMIC DISORDER (FOD)? 

• FOD refers to difficulty reaching orgasm – it may take a woman longer to have an orgasm or she might not reach orgasm at all.
• FOD is persistent and causes the woman significant distress, often causing conflict in her relationships

It is a common female condition. 

• Insufficient blood flow to the vaginal area can contribute to female orgasmic problems. 
• This could be due to poor circulation, low hormone levels, and lack of lubrication. 

According to a U.S. Nationak Sample and The “Healthy Women/Lippe Taylor Women’s Health Behavior Index” of 1,092 U.S. women aged 18 years and older in April 21–29, 2015 70% of women don’t orgasm during sex1  and 60% of women are dissatisfied with their sex life2

We understand your sensitivities related to FOD. We are here for you.

WHAT IS THE CAUSE OF FOD? 

Situational and psychologic factors can contribute to orgasmic disorder. They include the following:

• Lovemaking that consistently ends before the woman is aroused enough (as when the man ejaculates too soon)
• Insufficient foreplay
• In one or both partners, lack of understanding about how their genital organs function
• Poor communication about sex (for example, about what sort of stimulation a person enjoys)
• Problems in the relationship, such as unresolved conflicts and lack of trust

• Anxiety about sexual performance
• A physically or emotionally traumatic experience, such as sexual abuse
• Psychologic disorders (such as depression)

Physical disorders can also contribute to orgasmic disorders. They include nervous system damage (as result of diabetes, spinal cord injuries, lichen sclerosus, or multiple sclerosis), and abnormalities in genital organs.

Certain drugs, particularly selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs, a type of antidepressant), may specifically inhibit orgasm.

HOW IT WORKS

We use non-invasive, low-intensity sound waves that are delivered into the tissue of the penis to stimulate healing. In just a few short minutes, the sound waves promote healing and restoration of your natural sexual function by clearing plaque out of blood vessels and stimulating the growth of new ones.

Rather than relying on pills or injections, shockwave therapy reverses the underlying issues causing erectile dysfunction or Peyronie’s disease in the first place.

The result? Stronger erections and a healthier sex life than you’ve had in years.

A 6-treatment series is administered over the course of three weeks and most patients notice positive benefits quickly in the process.

WHAT TO EXPECT

A virtual consultation call or an in-person consultation visit is needed to determine if you are a candidate before your treatment is scheduled.

• We understand patient sensitivities related to ED. 
• Greeted with a warm welcome.
• You will be asked to fill out the IIEF and EHF forms to confirm performance issues.
• We do a quick test and start by applying ultrasound gel to the low-intensity shock wave handpiece and start the treatment.
• There will be 300 pulses in each 3 areas. 4 and a half minutes for each area. It is a very comfortable and completely pain-free treatment.
• You can expect to see full results after 3 weeks.
• Twice a week treatment. 6 treatments need to be completed.

1 January 2018, Volume 47, Issue 1, pp 273–288, Differences in Orgasm Frequency Among Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Heterosexual Men and Women in a U.S. National Sample

2 The “Healthy Women/Lippe Taylor Women’s Health Behavior Index” of 1,092 U.S. women aged 18 years and older. April 21–29, 2015.