Effective for erectile dysfunction — even when tablets haven’t worked. Start with a free bulk-billed telehealth assessment, then a Specialist GP sets your first dose and teaches you to self-inject at our discreet East Melbourne clinic. Private, unhurried, judgement-free.
Telehealth assessmentFREE bulk-billed
In-clinic therapy & training$199 $87 rebate
Free telehealth assessment — a Specialist GP confirms the therapy suits you
In-clinic first dose — your dose set safely under supervision
Self-injection training — use it confidently at home, 7 days a week
Penile Injection Therapy in East Melbourne, Seven Days a Week
For many men with erectile dysfunction, oral treatments work well — but not for everyone. When tablets haven’t helped, aren’t suitable, or aren’t wanted, penile injection therapy is one of the most effective alternatives available, and it works for a large majority of men who try it. At our East Melbourne clinic, a Specialist GP assesses you, establishes the right dose in a supervised first appointment, and teaches you to use it confidently at home. We offer this seven days a week, with the discretion and unhurried care a personal subject like this calls for.
It starts with a free, bulk-billed telehealth assessment: a Specialist GP talks through your situation and confirms the therapy suits you. Because the first dose is done in person — so it can be tailored safely to you — being open every day helps: you can book an in-clinic visit that fits your schedule rather than waiting weeks.
What’s involved
Assessment with a Specialist GP, to confirm the therapy suits you and discuss the options.
Supervised first dose in the clinic, to find the right dose for you and check how you respond.
Self-injection training, so you can use the treatment safely and confidently at home.
Dose adjustment and follow-up if the response needs fine-tuning.
Ongoing support and review whenever you need it.
Care that fits around you. Because the therapy starts with an in-person appointment, being open seven days — weekends included — makes getting started genuinely easy, without a long wait or time off work. If you ever need a review or dose adjustment, there’s someone available every day.
💡 How It Works
How Penile Injection Therapy Works — And How Well
Penile injection therapy — also called intracavernosal injection therapy — involves injecting a small amount of medicine directly into the side of the penis using a very fine, short needle. The medicine relaxes the blood vessels in the erectile tissue, increasing blood flow and producing an erection, usually within about five to fifteen minutes. Unlike oral treatments, it acts directly on the erectile tissue rather than relying on the body’s nerve signals, which is why it can work even when tablets don’t. The erection typically lasts long enough for sex and then subsides.
Because the medicine works directly on the blood vessels, it doesn’t depend on arousal or on intact nerve pathways — so it’s often effective for men who’ve had little success with oral treatments, including after prostate surgery or with nerve-related causes. Clinical experience consistently shows high success rates. The fine needle is short and thin, and most men are surprised by how little they feel; the technique becomes second nature after a little practice.
Who it’s for
It’s often a good option if oral treatments haven’t worked well enough or you can’t take them; if your erectile dysfunction is related to nerve or blood-vessel issues, diabetes, or follows prostate surgery; or if you want a reliable, on-demand option that works when you need it. It isn’t right for everyone, which is exactly what the assessment is for — a Specialist GP will review your health, discuss the alternatives, and make sure injection therapy is a safe, sensible choice before you start.
💳 Cost
What It Costs
We keep the process clear and predictable. Your assessment is free, and the in-clinic fee is set out up front with its Medicare rebate — so you always know what to expect before anything goes ahead.
Service
What happens
Fee
Medicare rebate
Out of pocket
Telehealth assessment
Suitability & options, by phone
Free (bulk-billed)
—
$0
In-clinic therapy & training
First-dose assessment and self-injection training
$199
$87
~$112
The medicine is separate. The injectable medicine is obtained on a prescription from a pharmacy and is priced separately. We’ll explain the full details clearly at your assessment. If cost is a concern, please raise it — we’d rather help you find a workable path than let it get in the way of effective treatment.
🩺 Your Appointment
Your First Appointment, Self-Injection & Safety
The first in-clinic appointment is the important one, and it’s done in person for good reason. After confirming the therapy suits you, the Specialist GP gives a carefully chosen starting dose under supervision, so your response can be observed and the dose adjusted to get it right — enough to be effective, without overshooting. This supervised first dose is how the treatment is made both effective and safe for you specifically. You’ll also begin learning the technique here, with expert guidance and no pressure.
Learning to self-inject
Understandably, the idea of injecting yourself can feel daunting at first — but almost everyone finds it far easier than expected. The needle is very fine and short, the injection goes into the side of the penis (not the top or the head), and the technique is simple once shown. Your clinician walks you through each step, watches you do it, and makes sure you’re comfortable and confident before you take it home. Within a session or two, most men are managing it easily on their own.
Safety and side effects
Used correctly, penile injection therapy has a strong safety record. The most common effects are mild: some men notice aching or discomfort in the penis, or minor bruising at the injection site — using the correct technique and rotating the site helps. Injecting too often or at too high a dose can, over time, contribute to scar tissue, which is one reason the dose is set carefully and use is guided. Your clinician will explain the limits on how often it should be used.
An erection that lasts more than four hours is a medical emergency. If an erection doesn’t subside within four hours, seek urgent medical care immediately — go to a hospital emergency department. A prolonged erection (priapism) needs prompt treatment to prevent lasting damage, and the sooner it’s treated the better. This is uncommon, especially once your dose is correctly set, but every man using injection therapy must know the four-hour rule and act on it without delay. Your clinician will make sure you understand exactly what to do before you ever use the treatment at home.
🏛️ Our Clinic
Our East Melbourne Clinic
You’ll find us at Suite 6c, Level 5, 182–184 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne — close to the CBD, Richmond, Collingwood, Fitzroy and the inner east, and easy to reach on public transport. This is a subject a lot of men find hard to raise, so we’ve made the experience as private, respectful and matter-of-fact as it can be: a comfortable clinic, a Specialist GP who’s discussed this many times before, and no judgement whatsoever. Being open seven days — with weekend appointments — means you can choose a discreet time that works for you.
To get started, book your free telehealth assessment online. Once the therapy is confirmed as right for you, we’ll arrange your in-clinic first-dose and training visit at a time that suits — any day of the week.
Ready when you are. Start with a free bulk-billed telehealth assessment, then we’ll arrange your in-clinic first-dose and training visit in East Melbourne — weekdays or weekends.
Yes. Our East Melbourne clinic offers penile injection therapy seven days a week, including weekends. Because the treatment starts with an in-person first-dose appointment, being open every day makes getting started easy, without a long wait or needing time off work. It also means support, reviews and dose adjustments are available any day if you need them.
Your initial assessment is by telehealth and is free, bulk-billed for Medicare card holders. The in-clinic visit for injection therapy and/or self-injection training is $199, with an $87 Medicare rebate. The medicine itself is obtained separately on a prescription. We set out all costs clearly before you commit, so there are no surprises.
Yes. The first step is a telehealth phone assessment with a Specialist GP to confirm penile injection therapy suits you and discuss the options. That consult is bulk-billed, so it’s free for Medicare card holders. The in-clinic first-dose and training visit that follows is $199 with an $87 Medicare rebate.
Often, yes. Injection therapy works directly on the blood vessels of the penis and doesn’t rely on arousal or intact nerve pathways the way oral treatments do, so it’s frequently effective for men who’ve had little success with tablets — including after prostate surgery or with nerve- or blood-vessel-related causes. It has consistently high success rates.
Most men are surprised by how little they feel. The needle is very fine and short, and the injection goes into the side of the penis, not the top or the head. Some men notice a brief sting or mild aching afterwards, but significant pain is uncommon, especially once you’re using the right technique. The clinician will show you exactly how to do it comfortably.
Because the starting dose needs to be tailored to you safely. In the first appointment, a Specialist GP gives a carefully chosen dose under supervision and observes your response, so it can be adjusted to be effective without overshooting. This is how the treatment is made both effective and safe for you specifically, and it’s why injection therapy is started in person rather than simply sent out.
Almost certainly, and more easily than you’d expect. Your clinician teaches you the technique step by step, watches you do it, and makes sure you’re confident before you take it home, with written guidance and ongoing support available. The injection is simple once shown, and within a session or two most men manage it comfortably on their own.
An erection lasting more than four hours is a medical emergency. If it doesn’t subside within four hours, seek urgent care immediately by going to a hospital emergency department — a prolonged erection (priapism) needs prompt treatment to prevent lasting damage, and earlier treatment means a better outcome. It’s uncommon once your dose is set correctly, but every man using injection therapy must know the four-hour rule and act on it without delay.
It’s a well-established treatment with a strong safety record when used correctly and with the dose set properly. Like any treatment it carries some risks — mainly mild discomfort or bruising, the small long-term risk of scar tissue with overuse, and the important but uncommon risk of a prolonged erection. Starting in the clinic with a supervised dose and proper training is what keeps it safe.
Start by booking the free telehealth assessment online. Once penile injection therapy is confirmed as right for you, we arrange your in-clinic first-dose and training visit at Suite 6c, Level 5, 182–184 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne, with weekday and weekend appointments.
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