How Much Does Men's Health Treatment Cost?
If you’ve landed on this page, you’ve probably spent some time searching for a straight answer and not finding one. Most private men’s health clinics don’t publish their prices. Some will only tell you after a consultation. Others give ranges so wide they’re effectively useless.
We think that’s wrong. You deserve to know what treatment costs before you pick up the phone or book anything. So this article gives you exactly that: real numbers, honest context, and a clear explanation of what drives costs up or down so you can make a genuinely informed decision.
We may not be the cheapest option available. But our focus is long-term outcomes, evidence-based treatment, and personalised care, not high-volume quick fixes.
By the end of this article, you’ll know:
- What men’s health treatment at Male Health Clinic actually costs
- Why prices vary so much across the market and what that variance means clinically
- What’s included in a properly structured programme vs. a cheap package
- What treatment costs long-term vs. just upfront
- Whether you’re likely to be a suitable candidate before spending anything
What Does Men's Health Treatment Actually Cost at Male Health Clinic?
Let’s start with the numbers. Here are our current prices.
| Treatment | Cost | What's Included |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Clinical Assessment | £275 (90 minutes) | Full medical and sexual health history, root-cause assessment, lifestyle review, personalised treatment recommendation. No obligation to proceed. |
| ED Rehabilitation Programme | From £1,500 (6 sessions) | Assessment essential + 6 focused shockwave therapy sessions + progress tracking + 8-week review appointment. |
| Peyronie's Disease Programme | From £1,775 (6 sessions) | Assessment + 6 focused shockwave sessions targeted at Peyronie's plaque + curvature monitoring + progress review. |
| Pelvic Pain / CPPS Rehabilitation | From £1,500 (6 sessions) | Assessment + focused shockwave + pelvic floor evaluation + lifestyle guidance. |
| Extended Programme (12 sessions) | From £2,500–£4,595 | For moderate-to-complex presentations requiring a longer course, includes all reviews. |
| Follow-Up Review Appointment | £275 | Post-programme outcome assessment and next-steps discussion. |
Most men require between 6 and 12 sessions, depending on the severity of their condition, how long they’ve had symptoms, and how well their body responds to the initial course. A 6-session programme is the standard starting point for mild-to-moderate presentations. Men with more complex or longer-standing conditions typically need 9–12 sessions.
The 90-minute initial assessment at £275 is the right starting point for almost everyone. It gives you a clinical picture of your situation, a realistic prognosis, and a clear treatment recommendation before you commit to a full programme.
For a full breakdown of our pricing and packages, see our Treatment Pricing page at malehealthclinic.co.uk/price-tariff/
What Makes Men's Health Treatment More Expensive?
Before comparing prices, it helps to understand the factors that legitimately drive costs up, as each reflects something clinically meaningful.Before comparing prices, it helps to understand the factors that legitimately drive costs up, as each reflects something clinically meaningful.
The technology being used
This is the single biggest variable in the market. There are two types of shockwave devices used for men’s health treatment: radial shockwave and focused shockwave.
A radial shock wave scatters energy at the surface. It’s appropriate for sports injuries and superficial musculoskeletal conditions. Focused shockwave delivers concentrated acoustic energy to a precise depth, reaching the cavernous arteries and vascular tissue involved in erectile function. Clinical-grade focused devices cost £50,000–£150,000 per unit to purchase and maintain.
The clinical evidence base for erectile dysfunction treatment is built almost entirely on focused shockwave technology. This is not a marketing distinction; it’s a clinical one.
Male Health Clinic uses clinical-grade focused shockwave therapy. That investment in technology is reflected in our session costs—and in the outcomes we can realistically deliver.
This is the single biggest variable in the market. There are two types of shockwave devices used for men’s health treatment: radial shockwave and focused shockwave.
A radial shock wave scatters energy at the surface. It’s appropriate for sports injuries and superficial musculoskeletal conditions. Focused shockwave delivers concentrated acoustic energy to a precise depth, reaching the cavernous arteries and vascular tissue involved in erectile function. Clinical-grade focused devices cost £50,000–£150,000 per unit to purchase and maintain.
The clinical evidence base for erectile dysfunction treatment is built almost entirely on focused shockwave technology. This is not a marketing distinction; it’s a clinical one.
Male Health Clinic uses clinical-grade focused shockwave therapy. That investment in technology is reflected in our session costs—and in the outcomes we can realistically deliver.
The depth and quality of the clinical assessment
Our initial assessment takes 90 minutes. That is not standard. Most GP appointments for erectile dysfunction last 10 minutes. Many private shockwave providers offer no clinical assessment at all, just a treatment package.
Ninety minutes allows us to take a proper medical and sexual health history, understand the likely mechanism of your symptoms (vascular, neurological, pelvic floor, psychological, or a combination), review relevant lifestyle and systemic factors, and build a treatment plan that’s actually designed for your situation rather than taken off a shelf.
This takes time from a qualified clinician. That time is reflected in the assessment fee, and it’s the foundation on which effective treatment depends.
Condition complexity and chronicity
A man presenting with mild, recent-onset erectile dysfunction requires a different programme than a man who has been living with complex ED for three years alongside Peyronie’s disease and pelvic floor dysfunction. More sessions, more clinical input, more follow-up, more time. More complex conditions cost more to treat properly, and attempting to treat them cheaply usually produces poor outcomes.
What's actually included in the programme
A structured rehabilitation programme includes the clinical assessment, all treatment sessions, built-in progress reviews, and an outcome assessment at 8 weeks post-treatment. This is clinical infrastructure, not padding. Removing any of these components reduces the quality of care and typically the quality of outcomes.
The clinical environment itself
A discreet, professional men’s health clinic in a dedicated location, staffed by clinicians with specialist training, with clinical-grade equipment maintained to standard, with proper indemnity and regulatory compliance costs more to operate than a gym room or a mobile treatment van. Men who value professional care and genuine privacy are partly paying for those standards.
Why Are Some Men's Health Clinics So Much Cheaper?
If you’ve searched online, you’ve probably seen shockwave therapy for ED advertised for £99, £79, or even less per session. Here’s what’s usually behind those prices and why it matters.
Radial shockwave is sold as shockwave therapy
The most common reason for a dramatically lower price is the use of radial rather than focused shockwave equipment. Radial devices are cheap to purchase and fast to use. A 20-minute radial session can be priced at a fraction of the cost of delivering focused therapy. If you use Radial for ED, this is very painful.
The problem is that the evidence for ED treatment is built on focused shockwave therapy. Men who complete a course of radial treatment often report little or no improvement, and they conclude that shockwave therapy doesn’t work. In most cases, the therapy was appropriate, but the technology wasn’t.
This is the most important question to ask any clinic before booking: Is your shockwave device focused or radial? If they can’t answer this clearly, that’s your answer.
No clinical assessment — just a package
Many lower-cost providers skip the assessment entirely and sell treatment packages directly. The same six-session package goes to every man, regardless of whether his ED is vascular, neurological, psychological, or caused by Peyronie’s disease. This is not personalised care. For men with simple presentations, it is occasionally adequate. For men with anything more complex, it almost always isn’t.
High-volume, low-time models
Short sessions, standard protocols, minimal follow-up. These keep staff costs low and allow more men to be seen per day. The economics work for the business. The clinical outcomes are typically below those delivered by a properly structured, individualised programme.
Wellness rather than clinical settings
Some shockwave providers operate in gym, spa, or wellness environments where ED is offered alongside a menu of other services. These are not clinical settings. They are not regulated in the same way. The practitioners may have limited training. For men with mild, short-duration symptoms seeking a low-risk trial, this may be acceptable. For men with established clinical conditions, it carries a real risk of wasted time and money and the associated loss of hope when results disappoint.
Most men who have a poor experience with cheap shockwave therapy don’t conclude that the clinic was the problem. They conclude that shockwave therapy doesn’t work, and they stop trying. That’s the real clinical cost of underpowered, under-assessed treatment.
What's Actually Included in a Male Health Clinic Programme?
Unlike some clinics that sell sessions, we build structured rehabilitation programmes. Here’s what that means in practice.
| Programme Component | What It Involves | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| 90-minute initial assessment | Full medical, sexual health and lifestyle history. Root-cause identification. Personalised treatment recommendation. | Treatment without proper assessment is guesswork. This is where we determine whether you're a suitable candidate and which programme makes sense for you. |
| Focused shockwave therapy sessions | Clinical-grade focused shockwave delivered to the correct anatomical target at evidence-based settings. | The technology and protocol design directly determine whether treatment works. We use focused, not radial. |
| Pelvic health evaluation | Assessment of pelvic floor function where relevant to your presentation. | ED and pelvic pain frequently have a pelvic floor component that standard shockwave-only approaches often miss. |
| Circulation review | Lifestyle and vascular health assessment. | Shockwave works best alongside optimised vascular health. We help identify contributing factors affecting performance and recovery. |
| Lifestyle optimisation guidance | Practical recommendations on lifestyle factors most likely to influence outcomes. | Alcohol, sleep, exercise, weight, and stress materially affect erectile function. Addressing them improves results. |
| Progress tracking | Structured outcome monitoring across the treatment programme. | Without tracking, there’s no reliable way to evaluate progress or make informed adjustments. |
We aim to help every patient understand three things: why their symptoms are happening, what treatment can realistically achieve for their specific situation, and what gives them the best chance of meaningful improvement.
Upfront Cost vs. Long-Term Cost: A Comparison That Changes How This Looks
The number that matters most isn’t the cost of a single programme, it’s the total cost of managing your condition across years. Looking at it this way often changes how the numbers feel.
The ongoing cost of medication
Viagra or Cialis on a UK private prescription typically costs £4–£8 per tablet. At two uses per week, that’s roughly £400–£800 per year. Over five years, between £2,000 and £4,000, for a treatment that works only when you take it, never addresses the underlying cause, requires planning around use, and may become less effective over time.
A focused shockwave programme at Male Health Clinic is a one-off course. For men who respond well, particularly those with mild-to-moderate vasculogenic ED, the result is improved spontaneous erectile function without ongoing medication. The long-term economics of this comparison look very different from the upfront comparison.
| Treatment | Year 1 Cost | 3-Year Total | 5-Year Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viagra / Cialis (2x/week, private) | £400–£800 | £1,200–£2,400 | £2,000–£4,000 |
| MHC Focused Shockwave Programme | £1,500–£2,500 | £1,500–£2,500 | £1,500–£2,500 |
| NHS GP (medication only) | Free | Free | Free |
| Cheap radial shockwave (no improvement) | £300–£600 | £300–£600* | £300–£600* |
*Radial shockwave costs may repeat if the initial course produces no clinical benefit, which is common when the wrong technology is used for vasculogenic ED.
The cost of delay
Vascular erectile dysfunction generally progresses without intervention, particularly in the absence of lifestyle changes. Men who present after two or three years of symptoms typically require more sessions, achieve lower levels of improvement, and take longer to respond than men who act earlier. The clinical evidence is consistent on this point.
In practical terms, a man with mild, recent-onset ED may complete a 6-session programme and achieve significant improvement. The same man, presenting three years later with the same condition, now moderate-to-severe, may need 12 sessions and achieve a lesser outcome. The cost of treatment increases. The likely outcome decreases. That’s the real economics of delay.
The personal cost that doesn't have a price tag
Many men who come to Male Health Clinic say the same thing after their first appointment: they wish they’d come sooner. Not because they wish they’d spent money sooner but because they’d been managing this privately for months or years, and the impact on their confidence, their relationship, and their sense of themselves had been quietly significant the entire time.
This is not a reason to feel guilty about the delay. It’s a reason to have the information you need to make a decision now.
Comparing Your Treatment Options
Most men consider more than one option before deciding. Here’s an honest side-by-side comparison of the main approaches to erectile dysfunction, including what each costs and what each can realistically achieve.
| Treatment | Typical Cost | Temporary or Long-Term | Drug-Free? | Invasive? | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viagra / Cialis | £4–£8 per use (ongoing) | Temporary — works only when taken | No | No | Men wanting immediate, reliable symptom management. Not suitable as a long-term standalone solution for most men. |
| Focused Shockwave Therapy (specialist clinic) | From £1,500 (6-session course) | Long-term aim — stimulates vascular repair | Yes | No | Men with mild-to-moderate vasculogenic ED wanting a non-drug, root-cause approach. |
| NHS GP Treatment | Free | Depends on treatment | No (typically medication) | No | Men wanting an initial assessment and medication trial. Limited treatment options beyond pills. |
| Cheap/radial shockwave | £150–£600 (course) | Variable — depends on the technology used | Yes | No | Men with very mild symptoms who understand the technology limitations. Not recommended for established vasculogenic ED. |
| Penile Injections | £30–£80 per use (ongoing) | Temporary | No | Yes | Men with severe ED who need reliable erections and for whom oral medication has failed. |
| Surgery / Implant | £10,000–£25,000 | Long-term | Yes | Yes | Men with severe ED who have not responded to any other treatment. Irreversible. |
The right option depends on your goals, medical history, symptom severity and cause, and personal preferences. The discovery call exists precisely to help you work through this without any pressure to choose Male Health Clinic if another option is a better fit.
Who Is This Treatment Best Suited For?
One of the most important things we can do on this page is help you self-assess before spending anything. We’d rather you read this section and conclude that treatment at Male Health Clinic isn’t the right fit than come in, spend money, and be disappointed.
| Treatment is likely a good fit if you: | Treatment may not be the best fit if you: |
|---|---|
| Have mild-to-moderate vasculogenic ED | Have severe, untreated cardiovascular disease |
| Are looking for a non-drug, non-surgical approach | Have significant nerve damage (e.g. post-radical prostatectomy, non-nerve-sparing) |
| Want to address the root cause rather than manage symptoms | Have severely uncontrolled diabetes |
| Are recovering after prostate procedures | Have certain neurological conditions affecting erectile function |
| Experience chronic pelvic pain or pelvic floor dysfunction | Are expecting guaranteed results or overnight improvement |
| Have Peyronie’s disease with associated ED | Are unwilling to address contributing lifestyle factors |
| Are willing to commit to a structured programme | |
| Understand that results develop over weeks, not overnight |
We believe honest conversations create better outcomes and stronger trust. If we don’t believe treatment is likely to help in your situation, we will tell you before you spend anything.
Pricing FAQs
These are the questions our team hears most often. We’ve answered them here so you don’t have to ask.here
The initial assessment is £275 and lasts 90 minutes. Yes, it’s worth doing first. It gives you a proper clinical picture of your situation the likely cause of your symptoms, a realistic view of what treatment can achieve, and a personalised recommendation before you commit to a full programme. You’re not obligated to proceed after the assessment. Many men find that the assessment alone gives them significant clarity. It also means that if you do proceed to a programme, the treatment is built around your specific clinical picture rather than a standard package.
The £1,775 programme (6 sessions) includes: 6 focused shockwave therapy sessions using clinical-grade technology, pelvic health evaluation, circulation review, personalised treatment planning, lifestyle optimisation guidance, progress tracking throughout the course, and an 8-week post-treatment review appointment. The initial assessment (£275) is additional if not yet completed. For men who require 9–12 sessions, the programme cost increases accordingly — this will be discussed clearly at assessment before you commit.
Peyronie’s disease requires targeted shockwave treatment aimed specifically at scar tissue (plaque) within the tunica albuginea — a different clinical protocol to vasculogenic ED treatment. The additional clinical complexity, longer session planning, and curvature monitoring built into the programme reflect a slightly higher starting cost of £1,775 for a 6-session course.
Please raise this on your discovery call or at the assessment. We are happy to discuss options. We understand that £1,500–£2,500 is a meaningful amount and that how you pay matters as much as what you pay. We don’t want cost management to be a barrier to men who are suitable candidates for treatment.
In some circumstances, yes. However, structured programmes typically produce better outcomes because they maintain the right session frequency and spacing, include built-in clinical reviews, and provide a complete protocol. Pay-per-session arrangements tend to lead to inconsistent attendance and suboptimal outcomes. We’ll discuss what makes sense for your situation on the discovery call.
In virtually all cases, no. Private health insurance in the UK typically excludes erectile dysfunction and sexual health conditions from standard coverage. Some corporate health plans have broader provisions it is worth checking your specific policy wording directly with your insurer. Most men at Male Health Clinic fund treatment directly, and our pricing is built with self-funding in mind.
You could, but we wouldn’t recommend it or offer it. Treatment without a proper assessment is not clinical care; it’s a product sale. The assessment is how we determine whether you’re a suitable candidate, what the likely cause of your symptoms is, and what protocol is appropriate. Men who come straight to treatment without assessment are more likely to receive inappropriate care and achieve poor outcomes. The 90-minute assessment is an investment in getting the treatment right.
We schedule a review appointment to assess the response and determine why results have fallen short of expectations. Options may include a second course (some men need 12 sessions rather than 6 to achieve full benefit), a reassessment of contributing lifestyle or health factors, or exploration of other clinical pathways. You will not be left without guidance. This is why the 8-week post-treatment review is built into every programme not as an add-on, but as a clinical necessity.
Some men notice changes from session 3 or 4 onwards. For many, improvement continues to develop for 6–12 weeks after the final session as the biological response to shockwave therapy matures; new blood vessel formation and neural regeneration don’t happen overnight. The formal outcome assessment at 8 weeks post-treatment is the right point to evaluate results. Men who assess too early often underestimate their improvement.
Yes, typically a significant one. The most common difference is technology: most cheap providers use radial shockwave equipment, which cannot reliably reach the vascular tissue involved in erectile dysfunction. Male Health Clinic uses clinical-grade focused shockwave technology, the type used in the clinical research on which ED shockwave treatment is based. The difference in outcome between the two is clinically meaningful and is the most common explanation for men reporting that ‘shockwave therapy didn’t work’ after a cheap course elsewhere.
Still Have Questions About Cost or Whether Treatment Is Right for You?
The free discovery call is the right next step. It’s a 15–20 minute confidential conversation with our clinical team. No pressure. No obligation to book treatment. Just honest guidance about whether you’re a suitable candidate and what a realistic programme for your situation would cost.
On the call, we’ll help you understand:
- Whether you’re likely to be a suitable candidate for treatment
- What a realistic programme for your situation would involve
- What the cost would be, specifically for your presentation
- What the realistic outcome timeline looks like
- What other options should you consider
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- Can erectile dysfunction be reversed?
