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Defeat ED with DUO

​GET YOUR SWING BACK

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Sexual confidence is an essential quality of life, and no one should be deprived of the pleasure! Whether it’s medical, physical, or a combination of the two, challenges with sexual health can be frustrating and confusing to tackle.

At times, it may seem the only treatment options are experimenting with medications or devices that often don’t deliver satisfying results. The Be Well Medical Center, specializing in sexual health since 1980, is here to help you defeat ED for good with Alma Duo. This medical procedure is speedy, simple, and painless. 

Alma Duo is a non-surgical and non-invasive treatment that can strengthen and improve men’s sexual function. It is also a patented technology that is FDA-approved, extremely safe, and has a minimal risk of side effects. The innovative energy-based system is an attractive option for men.


ABOUT ALMA DUO 
Alma Duo has received FDA approval and is recommended by doctors. Unlike other ED “remedies,” Alma Duo treats the cause of ED rather than just taking care of the symptoms. 
  • This an in-office treatment that uses painless shock wave therapy, which is clinically proven to stimulate blood flow. 
  • An energy producing wand is applied to areas of the penis, where it delivers the energy that stimulates the body’s healing response. This process naturally revitalizes the tissues needed for sexual performance. 
  • The series of 6 treatments are administered over a course of 3 weeks, and there is no downtime or recovery. 
  • Patients compare the sensation to a gentle tapping, and begin to see results in less than a month. According to a clinical study done involving around 600 participants, shock wave therapy significantly improved the majority of candidates’ erectile function.
Another huge benefit to the procedure is that each session only lasts about 15 minutes. Unlike other treatment options, like medications, you do not have to wait until you’re in the mood to worry about it. Alma Duo boasts results that can last for at least 2 years post-treatment.
HOW DOES SHOCK WAVE THERAPY WORK?
Shock wave therapy works by delivering delicate sound waves to stimulate tissue regeneration. This includes the formation of new blood vessels improving circulation, as well as collagen and elastin production. When applied to the penis, this strengthens and restores the natural mechanisms that cause erections. The Alma Duo uses low-intensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy. Shock Wave Therapy has been used in other areas of medicine such as Lithotripsy to break apart kidney stones, and Orthopedics to speed up the recovery of tissues, joints, and tendons. After a Duo session, the tissues of the penis react to the mechanical stress caused by the sound waves and initiate a wound healing response. 

Alma Duo has been clinically validated to provide long-lasting results and bring spontaneity back to men's and women’s lives using a painless level of the latest gold standard focused low-intensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy (LI-ESWT).

This patented technology results in a cascade of healing responses (Cytokines) to stimulate increased blood flow, stimulate the formation of new blood vessels (angiogenesis), and restore function and support intimacy for patients. 

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Unlike other shock wave technologies, Alma Duo’s patented electrohydraulic applicator is designed to reach in deeper depths (135mm) with 3X fewer pulses and lower energy to effectively treat not just the penile shaft but the penile crus — where 50% of the cavernous bodies that comprise the corpora cavernosa are located.
 
WHAT IS ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION AND WHY DOES IT HAPPEN?
​Erectile Dysfunction is considered the inability to achieve or maintain an erection adequate for sexual activity. Unfortunately, there are many reasons why erectile dysfunction may occur. The process of aging, certain medical conditions and medications, an unhealthy lifestyle, or psychological challenges can lead to this aggravating condition. 
If you begin to notice changes in your erections, it is important to pinpoint any underlying issues and get to the root cause. Sexual health plays a part in successful relationships, stress levels, and emotional wellness. With that being said, Alma Duo is a life-changing treatment that can improve the quality of your physical and mental health, as well as your relationship. 

ALMA DUO CANDIDATES
Ideal candidates for Alma Duo are those who are looking to strengthen and improve their erectile performance without taking prescription medication. 

The ideal candidate for this treatment has eliminated other potential underlying causes of erectile dysfunction, such as any penile, prostate, or testicular tumor, on specific medications, or have untreated endocrine disorders. These candidates are not ideal for Duo treatment. 

WHAT IS THE SUCCESS RATE FOR DUO?
The main question patients have is “Does Alma Duo really work?”

Studies have shown that 76% of patients will have an improvement in their International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) score by more than 5 points. Another study showed that 21 out of 29 patients treated had an improvement of their Erection Hardness Score from 2 to > 3.  In very severe cases of ED where the patient could not get an erection, even when using medications (such as Viagra or Cialis), after treatment with the Duo, over 70% were able to get an erection with these medicines.


It’s impossible to know if Alma Duo will fully work for you, but studies behind the treatment are promising. Also, since there are no side effects or downtime included in the treatment process, it’s well worth the try!
 
PERSONAL CONSULTATION  
During your personal consultation, we will thoroughly discuss the Alma Duo procedure process, and most importantly, your needs. After reviewing your medical history and learning more about the difficulties you’ve been facing, we will be able to determine whether Alma Duo will be a promising solution. We will answer any questions that you have so that you can feel confident about your decision. 

PROCEDURE PROCESS
Alma Duo is a painless procedure that lasts less than 15 minutes. During treatment, patients can sit back and relax. A lubricating gel is applied to the penis. Next, the Alma Duo wand is placed at vital points along the penis and shaft, dispersing the gentle shock wave therapy where it is needed. Patients may feel the sensation of a pleasant, painless vibration from the Alma Duo wand during treatment. There is no down time after the procedure.

HOW MANY TREATMENTS WILL I NEED?
Generally, six treatments are needed to achieve full benefits.
 

ADDITIONAL TREATMENTS
In some cases, additional treatments may be considered to fully kick ED out of the way. As aging occurs, our natural hormones begin to deteriorate and both men and women. We are faced with the decline of estrogen and testosterone as we age. We provide testosterone replacement therapy as required. Testosterone presents a multitude of benefits for men, including higher metabolism, more energy, emotional/mental balance, a boost in libido, and better erections.
 

HOW MUCH DOES ALMA DUO COST?
The cost of Alma Duo Opus will depend on the number of treatments you receive. Generally, the cost for a series of 6 treatments is $3,000. Be Well Medical is offering a introductory discount of 20% ($600.) from now until September 1, 2023 or a 10%  ($300.)  discount from September 2, 2023 through December 31, 2023
The IIEF-5 Questionnaire 
Please circle the response that best describes you for the following five questions:
Over the past 6 months:

 
1. How do you rate your confidence that you could get and keep an erection?
  1. Very Low
  2. Low
  3. Moderate
  4. High
  5. Very High
2. When you had erections with sexual stimulation, how often were your erections hard enough for penetration?
  1. Almost Never or Never
  2. A Few Times
  3. Sometimes
  4. Most Times
  5. Almost Always or Always
3. During sexual intercourse, how often were you able to maintain your erection after you penetrated your partner? 
  1. Almost Never or Never
  2. A Few Times
  3. Sometimes
  4. Most Times
  5. Almost Always or Always
4. During sexual intercourse, how difficult was it to maintain your erection to completion of intercourse?
  1. Extremely Difficult
  2. Very Difficult
  3. Difficult
  4. Slightly Difficult
  5. Not Difficult
5. When you attempted sexual intercourse, how often was it satisfactory
  1. Almost Never or Never
  2. A Few Times
  3. Sometimes
  4. Most Times
  5. Almost Always or Always
Total Score: ____________

​1-7: Severe ED 
8-11: Moderate ED 
12-16: Mild-moderate ED 
17-21: Mild ED 
22-25: No ED

Erection Hardness Score
How would you rate the hardness of your erection? 

0  Penis does not enlarge
1   Penis is larger but not hard 
2  Penis is hard but not hard enough for   penetration 
3  Penis is hard enough for penetration but not completely hard  
4  Penis is completely hard and fully rigid
REFERENCES
  1. Clavijo, RI, Kohn, TP, Kohn JR, Ramasamy R. Effects of Low Intensity Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy on Erectile Dysfunction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. The Journal of Sexual Medicine. 2017;14(1)27-35. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsxm.2016.11.001.
  2. Shamloul, R, Ghanem H. Erectile Dysfunction, The Lancet. 2013;381(9861) 153-165. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(12)60520-0.
  3. Chung, B., Preston Wiley, J. Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy. Sports Med 32. 2002; 851–865. https://doi.org/10.2165/00007256-200232130-00004
 
Publications 
Read Studies about Alma Duo's technology
  • Can Low-Intensity Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy Improve Erectile Function A 6-Month Follow-up Pilot Study in Patients with Organic Erectile Dysfunction
  • Does Low Intensity Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy Have a Physiological Effect on Erectile Function? Short-Term Results of a Randomized, Double-Blind, Sham Controlled Study
  • Low-Intensity Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy—A Novel
    Effective Treatment for Erectile Dysfunction in Severe ED Patients Who Respond Poorly to PDE5 Inhibitor Therapy
  • Low intensity extracorporeal shockwave therapy for erectile dysfunction: a study in an Indian population
  • Low-Intensity Shockwave Therapy Improves Hemodynamic Parameters in Patients with Vasculogenic Erectile Dysfunction A Triplex Ultrasonography-Based Sham-Controlled Trial
  • Low-intensity shockwave therapy for erectile dysfunction: is the evidence strong enough?
  • Shockwave treatment of erectile dysfunction

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