ED Injections
ED Injections in Metairie and New Orleans
Feeling frustrated or defeated by ED? You’re not alone, and it’s treatable. Provider-prescribed ED injection therapy, taught step by step in our Metairie clinic so you can use it confidently at home.*
Medically reviewed by Nauman Rashid, MD, Medical Director
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ED looks different for every man. Your plan should too. Aspire builds a plan for your unique ED, with results at your first visit, guaranteed, or it doesn’t cost a dime. That’s what you won’t get with generic pills bought online or sold at other clinics.
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What ED injection therapy is
ED injection therapy, known medically as intracavernosal injection, delivers a small dose of prescribed medicine into the side of the penis with a very fine needle. The medicine relaxes the blood vessels and lets blood flow in, producing an erection that doesn’t depend on digestion the way a pill does. Because it works locally, it is an option for many men who haven’t done well with tablets.
Injections are one part of the ED treatment we offer at Aspire, alongside ED medication and Soundwave Therapy. Your provider will explain how they compare for you, and some men use more than one.
The idea of an injection puts plenty of men off at first. In practice, most find it quicker and easier than they expected once they have been shown how, which is why we spend real time teaching it in the clinic.
Is injection therapy right for you?
Injection therapy is often considered for:
- Men for whom ED pills don’t work well enough
- Men who can’t take ED pills or get side effects from them
- Men with ED after prostate surgery or pelvic surgery
- Men with diabetes-related ED
- Men who want an option that doesn’t depend on timing around meals
It may not suit men who take blood thinners, have a bleeding disorder, have a curve, or scarring in the penis, or would find handling a needle difficult. Your provider will go through all of this with you.
Think injections might be right for you? Your first visit is free and private. Tell us what’s going on.
How we teach you to self-inject
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Your prescription explained
Your provider explains the medicine, your prescribed dose, how quickly it works, and what to watch for, and answers your questions before you start.
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Hands-on training
We show you how to draw your prescribed dose from the vial, check for air bubbles, find the right spot on the side of the penis and give the injection. Many patients use a small spring-loaded applicator, so you don’t have to push the needle in by hand.
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Practice until you’re comfortable
You practice the steps in the clinic with our team beside you. Take as much time as you need, and we can go over it again at a follow-up visit.
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Videos and support at home
After your visit you get short step-by-step how-to videos to watch whenever you need a refresher, and you can call the clinic with questions.
Always use the dose on your prescription label, rotate between the left and right side, and put used needles in a sharps container. Never use more than prescribed or more often than your provider has told you.
Safety: what to watch for
Minor bruising, a small spot of bleeding, or a mild ache at the injection site are the most common side effects and usually settle quickly.
An erection lasting more than four hours is a medical emergency. Seek emergency medical care immediately. You may also contact our on-call provider at (504) 717-7775, answered 24/7, but do not delay emergency care while calling or waiting for advice.
With long-term use, scar tissue can form inside the penis. Tell us about any new lump, curve, or pain, and keep your follow-up visits so we can check.
Tell your provider about every medicine you take, especially blood thinners, and let us know if your health changes. Follow-up visits are also where we adjust your dose if the effect is too weak or lasts longer than it should, so it is worth keeping them even when things are going well.
Your first visit and cost
You can call first for a free phone consultation, but injections are only prescribed after a free, private, in-person evaluation at our Metairie clinic. A licensed provider reviews your symptoms, health history, and medicines, examines you, and explains every option, not just injections. If injection therapy suits you, your first in-office dose is free, ongoing treatment costs are explained up front, and training can begin once you decide to go ahead. Before you choose an ongoing treatment plan, we explain its cost and payment terms.
The cost of injection therapy depends on the medicine and dose. Financing options are available, subject to approval. No insurance needed for the best pricing.
Your physician
Nauman Rashid, MD
Medical Director and board-certified emergency medicine physician. He makes sure every service at Aspire is delivered safely and in line with current medical standards.
ED injection questions
Do ED injections hurt?
The needle is very fine, and most men describe a brief pinch. Some feel a mild ache as the medicine works. We teach you the technique in the clinic so you know exactly what to expect before you ever do it at home.
How quickly do ED injections work?
Injection therapy usually works within minutes, because the medicine acts directly on the blood vessels in the penis rather than going through your digestion. Your provider will explain what to expect with your prescribed medicine and dose.
What medicine is in the injection?
Injection therapy uses medicines that relax the blood vessels in the penis, often as a combination prepared by a compounding pharmacy. Your provider chooses the medicine and dose for you and explains exactly what you are prescribed. See Viagra, Cialis, TriMix, and BiMix explained.
What are the risks?
The most common problems are minor bruising or aching at the injection site. The most important risk is an erection that lasts too long. An erection lasting more than four hours is a medical emergency. Seek emergency medical care immediately. You may also contact our on-call provider at (504) 717-7775, answered 24/7, but do not delay emergency care while calling or waiting for advice. Over time, scar tissue can form in the penis, which is one reason we follow up regularly.
What is the P-Shot?
The P-Shot uses platelet-rich plasma (PRP) prepared from a small sample of your own blood, which is then injected into the penis. PRP for ED is newer and less studied than injection therapy or medication, and the American Urological Association guideline considers it investigational. Aspire does not offer the P-Shot; your provider can talk through the ED treatments we do provide.
How much do ED injections cost?
Your ED consultation is free. The cost of injection therapy depends on the medicine and dose you are prescribed, and we explain it before you start. Financing options are available, subject to approval. No insurance needed for the best pricing.
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Talk to a licensed provider about ED injections
Tell us what’s going on. Your consultation is free and confidential, at 3445 N Causeway Blvd Ste 900, Metairie, LA 70002.
* Important safety information: ED injections are prescription-only, and you are taught how to use them in the clinic first. Possible side effects include pain, bruising, or bleeding at the injection site and, rarely, scarring. An erection lasting more than 4 hours is a medical emergency. Some injection formulas are compounded, and compounded medications are not FDA-approved. Your provider reviews your health history and current medications before prescribing.