Israeli scientists: Solve erectile dysfunction with electric shock
Low-energy shock waves, unlike drug treatment, can actually reverse the problem, claims Haifa study.
By Agencies Tags: Israel newsA 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.
"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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Where can I buy the device and how much money is it. I am desperate.
Is there a way to keep up with this development?
Dear Sir, I am Sexual Health Physician attached to a Public hospital here in Mumbai. Please tell us more about the equipmentbused to deliver these shockwave therapy ? The cost and overheads and availability. We are interested in having one for our poor paitents in a public hospital here in Mumbai.
Dear Miriam, As someone who was circumcised as an adult, I can assure you that what ever you write here is a load of nonsense. Not to mention, I'm not even sure how can you even participate in this discussion, since, how to say, you don't have penis.
Sir, As someone who was circumcised at adult age, I can assure you that that your assumption is gravely mistaken - it works just fine, if not better, you idiot!
The number of Jews and Israelis who don't let their male babies be circumcised is growing yearly. What nature has given should be sacred, or ate least remain subject to the individual personal decision of the formed adult who can determine by himself whether he wants to keep his foreskin or not. Basically, you are right. My experiences with men reveal that circumcision does significantly reduce the sensitivity of the glans. The loss of sensitivity is more painful than circumcision itself! Parents: stop this amputation and you will see it won't change your attitude to your religion.
Sigmund Freund said: Sometimes pen is always a pen, and not a substitute of a penis.
it does not seem to bother the UN enough to commission a report
Great line that one....was meant to be a punn do you think?
Sounds really great! Being a MD I would appreciate to get some published scientific referencies, so could anyone give me more information? Thank you a lot.
..advice, never heard of 'different strokes for different folks'?
One presumes that'll be playing in waiting room.
If specialised electric shocks grow new blood vessels, I wonder if shocks to the heart area would grow new vessels there, which could only be helpful.....
now how did they ever come up with this idea at Ram Bam (!) Center . Maybe some side effect of new interrogation techniques.
And just in time for Hanukkah. A perfect gift from both HIM to Her or vice versa. All that's needed is a cute sexy design and catchy blue-white packaging ! David
...when there is an all natural substance that you can eat that will treat those symptoms?
With direct electrocution from the mains.erection are stronger. Anyone wants to try?
... team up and help the whole world to make love all the time so they don't have any opportunity for starting silly wars.
This might be the first time I've seen people commenting on an article not attacking Israel or each other. Mazel tov all you ED sufferers!
Where on earth did you receive this rediculous anlysis regarding uncircumsized penis has better "feelings"? It all depends on foreplay by both partners and good concentration without music in the room and a dim environment for a healthy love-making session, NOT 'Wham Bam Thankyou Mam' in the back seat or on the beach with people walking around. Secondly, the men are selfish, they satisfy themselves & not their woman partner. Consentration is important then hear the THUNDER by both. In my opinion, you are NOT experienced in this particular matter so you should receive mental therapy.
just a thought
...your partner is less likely to have AIDS. As about your "(circumcision is) creating a secondary loss of sensitivity as the man ages.", you shouldn't worry about lack of pleasure in older Jews - we do and enjoy it until we die! Explosively!
A sensitivity study showed that circumcision removes the five most sensitive areas of the penis. The area of lost erogenous tissue is about 12 square inches. A man circumcised as an adult reported it was like seeing in black and white compared to seeing in color. Please see www.circumcision.org for more information.
To #15, medical research upholds the fact that women whose partners have been circumcised have a 60% -- that's right, 60% -- reduced chance of contacting cervical cancer. As a female, that should be on serious interest to you, darling! Source for this information is the New England Journal of Medicine.
blowing a fuse.
Not if they boycott Israel
This is GREAT! Israel is the BEST!
There is a much simpler way to deal with erectile dysfunction: stop circumcising! Circumcision subtracts a large amount of highly sensitive tissue from the penis. It is estimated that over 20,000 exquisitely sensitive touch receptor nerves are in the foreskin. The foreskin comprises up to half of the tissue on an erect male penis. Its removal cannot be neutral. It has multiple sexual functions including allowing a man a broad, nuanced climb to orgasm. It protects the glans designed to be an internal, mucosal covered organ analogous to the clitoris. Removing the foreskin results in the drying and thickening of the glans creating a secondary loss of sensitivity as the man ages. For more information on the functions of the foreskin and the highly erroneous pseudo-scientific excuses for continuing this savage practice against men, you may check out www.nocirc.org or www.cirp.org or www.doc.org.
Or are you supposed to turn off the juice before using?
Do I need an Israeli Visa? How do I go about getting it? Christmas came early this year.
Most ED is the mild form where medication like Viagra isn't absolutely necessary but is very helpful. I have found that Viagra enhances performance greatly and studies show that it also enhances the entire experience, with a resulting greater intensity. So Viagra does more than help with erections. Don't knock it if you haven't tried it. I'm on meds for enlarged prostate, and Viagra helps cancel out some of the unwanted side effects of that medication.
"Alfred, the jackhammer" Hahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa, ou.....
The researchers tested a group of volunteers with an average age of 56 years old who had mild or moderate erectily dysfunction roughly for the last three years. You are right that diabetes is an important causative factor. Diabetes essentially is a disease of the small blood vessels and it does affect one's ability to get an erection. While circulatory causes are most common there are other causes like dysfunctional nerves or muscles. One would expect therefore that people with neurological conditions will not benefit from this new therapy. This was only a preliminary study and it is now going to be expanded with double blind randomized clinial trials with larger groups of patients. It sounds quite promising and could indeed be an advance from taking pills. But don't forget that taking a pill to get an erection was an advance from having to inject one's own penis with alprostadil in order to get an erection!
Even in the face of daily criticism by the impotent anti-Israeli loons, Israel discovers a cure for them. Now, perhaps they'll discover that life has more value than moaning about Israel all day.
plus what if any medications were test subjects taking? Including Antidepressant and other psychiatric medications: Antihistamine medications (certain classes of antihistamines are also used to treat heartburn): High blood pressure medicines and diuretics: Among the anti-hypertensive medications, thiazides are the most common cause of ED, followed by beta-blockers. Alpha-blockers are, in general, less likely to cause this problem. Parkinson's disease medications: Chemotherapy and hormonal medications:
Circumcision reduces penis sensitivity by over 70% in all cases (by amputating the most sensitive erogenous zones of the entire male body), and there is evidence that instances of Erectile Dysfunction are significantly lower in uncircumcised adults. But of course I will hear tons of ridiculous unprovable arguments like "I'm circumcised and feel just fine!" or "I'm quite happy with how sensitive I am..." etc., which of course can only be made having never had a foreskin to compare the sensation to. (Certainly people born without an arm would not have any longing for the unfathomable sensation of having a second arm!) The solution is intactness.. not electroshock therapy, pills, witch doctors... Just think about it before you respond.
HOW OLD WERE THE MEN TESTED? WHERE THERE SUFFERERS OF DIABETES? THESE 2 QUESTIONS ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL BECAUSE THESE ARE THE BIGGEST CAUSES OF THE PROBLEM CONCERNED.
" It helped 15 of the 20 testees, Vardi said." Brilliant and entertainingly written piece - Thumbs up ;)
that's the best line
How much does the machine cost and where can it be purchased?