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Last update - 10:13 25/11/2009
Israeli scientists: Solve erectile dysfunction with electric shock
By Agencies
Tags: erectile dysfunction, Viagra 
 

A shock wave to your privates can be more effective for erectile dysfunction than Viagra or Cialis, a study by Rambam Medical Center in Haifa has found.

Low-energy shock waves can actually reverse the problem, unlike drugs, which can also require extended therapy, claim the scientists.

Men, worry not: These are very, very low-energy shocks, each delivering roughly 100 bar of pressure.
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"We can really reverse erectile problems with this," researcher Yoram Vardi, head of the neuro-urology department at Rambam Medical Center in Haifa, told the LiveScience Web site.

Taking Viagra or Cialis can help men, but only as long as they take the pills. Rambam's shock-wavetherapy helps patients function without need for medication, Vardi told the site.

Their theory began with the knowledge that low-intensity shocks can stimulate the development of new blood vessels. It was not perhaps that far a reach to figure out that such shock waves could help men grow new blood vessels in their malfunctioning organs.

In four-fifths of cases, erectile dysfunction stems from cardiovascular problems.

It is clear that the potential market is vast, despite potential squeamishness for having electricity applied to one's gonads.

The shock is delivered by a device that comfortingly perhaps looks like a computer mouse. The scientists report that even though the trial consisted of applying about 300 shocks over three minutes to the penis, the men didn't complain of side effects or pain. It helped 15 of the 20 testees, Vardi said.

Certainly, the drug therapies available to treat erectile dysfunction have side effects. Men can develop a dependency on Viagra for instance, not to mention vision abnormalities, chest pain, nausea and more. Men are cautioned by the manufacturer itself, Pfizer, not to take the pill if they take nitrates, lest their blood pressure suddenly drop to hazardous levels.

Pfizer also warns men that if their resultant erection lasts more than four hours, they should seek medical help. Cialis has been associated with side effects that include facial flushing, muscle pain, and backache.
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  1.   Israeli erectile dysfunction 05:51  |  Anonymous 25/11/09
  2.   "It helped 15 of the 20 testees, Vardi said. " 08:09  |  NA 25/11/09
  3.   Thank you 08:38  |  Carik 25/11/09
  4.   what ages were the patients that under went the tests 10:29  |  fluffy 25/11/09
  5.   Get the right lady and forget electricity! 11:14  |  S 25/11/09
  6.   You idiots... CIRCUMCISION is the ultimate cause of E.D.!! 11:51  |  Gene 25/11/09
  7.   fuffy spot on 12:08  |  PETER SM 25/11/09
  8.   See? Israel is a very generous country in the face of adversity 12:37  |  SDHD 25/11/09
  9.   Fluffy @ 4 12:44  |  Ben Alofs 25/11/09
  10.   Mr. 15:22  |  Harald 25/11/09
  11.   ED 15:36  |  Harry 25/11/09
  12.   How About A More Palatable Kharif Instead? 16:12  |  Lavi 25/11/09
  13.   yahooooooo 16:16  |  Viagra Man 25/11/09
  14.   Is there any danger of electrocuting your partner? 16:17  |  Jasper 25/11/09
  15.   Erectile Dysfunction 16:17  |  Miriam Pollack 25/11/09
  16.   Electric shock for ED 16:29  |  Arthur Simon 25/11/09
  17.   #8 SDHD 16:35  |  MR 25/11/09
  18.   Gives new meaning to 17:06  |  Sean 25/11/09
  19.   #15 -- Erectile what? 17:12  |  SBG1576 25/11/09
  20.   Circumcision and Erectile Dysfunction 17:17  |  Ronald Goldman, PhD 25/11/09
  21.   and to Miriam Pollack #15, in addition to what #19 said,... 17:35  |  S 25/11/09
  22.   perfect Eid gift for Ahmadenejad 17:41  |  Irani 25/11/09
  23.   Answer to #6 18:01  |  Col [Res] Cohen 25/11/09
  24.   take a shocking stand dysfunctional erectioners 18:14  |  Mel (M) 25/11/09
  25.   First time I`ve seen everyone happy 18:21  |  AriOren 25/11/09
  26.   Israeli Ingenuity & Iran`s "Electrical" Generation Program Could 18:22  |  Lavi 25/11/09
  27.   You can play with my pens but leave my penis alone 18:35  |  erect dis function 25/11/09
  28.   no surprise 19:31  |  Jochai Rubinstein 25/11/09
  29.   Why go to all that trouble 20:02  |  Mike 25/11/09
  30.   Another brilliant Israeli idea 20:10  |  Brian 25/11/09
  31.   How timely ! What a present ! sure sell-out ! 20:42  |  David 25/11/09
  32.   Ram Bam 20:51  |  Yoram 25/11/09
  33.   electric shock and blood vessel growth 21:32  |  edgar 25/11/09
  34.   Electric Ladyland 21:45  |  W 25/11/09
  35.   What next, waterboarding for frigidness? 21:57  |  Just Asking 25/11/09
  36.   Col [Res] Cohen sounds like some circumsized 22:09  |  had enough 25/11/09
  37.   Erectile dysfunction with electric shock 22:29  |  Lorenzo Ponz 25/11/09
  38.   No punn intended " It helped 15 of the 20 testees" 23:13  |  Sam Sur 25/11/09
  39.   JUST ASKING whats wrong with honor killing? 00:08  |  PETER SM 26/11/09
  40.   Erectile dysfunction 00:18  |  Naomi Zimmerman 26/11/09
  41.   to #6 Gene in Tel-aVIV 09:38  |  DAVID DICK 26/11/09
  42.   Home Kits Available Here 13:29  |  Reader 26/11/09
  43.   To Gene #6 17:49  |  Leviticus 26/11/09
  44.   Miriam Pollack 17:55  |  Leviticus 26/11/09
  45.   ED & Shockwave Therapy 08:12  |  Dr Deepak K Jumani 30/11/09
  46.   Israeli scientists: Solve erectile dysfunction with electric shoc 01:11  |  Ted 23/01/10
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