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Impotence or erectile dysfunction is not an uncommon phenomenon. Globally, men experience the condition for different reasons. Some may seek treatment while others may suffer embarrassment and not get the care they need to improve the quality of their sexual experience.

Impotence may have a physical, medicational, or psychological basis. Researchers strive to find a cure for impotence. There are varied treatments available depending on the cause of impotence, however some do not offer a cure for the underlying cause and others treat impotence symptoms.

Erectile dysfunction is diagnosed through discussion, physical examination, blood and laboratory tests, ultrasound and neurological testing. Disease, injury, and stress may affect erections and ability to have orgasm.

Treatments for physical causes of impotence include medications, hormone therapy, vacuum pumps, surgery and Kegel exercises. Psychological causes of erectile dysfunction may be treated through exercise, counselling, talk therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

Low intensity shockwave therapy

A new innovation in impotence treatment is electric shock therapy. The therapy is developed by Israeli scientists from Haifa Rambam Medical Centre and is now available at Spire Murrayfield Hospital in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Considered safe, non-invasive and pain-free, the electric shock therapy works by stimulating blood flow to the penis to produce erection. The treatment is offered through out-patient services, provided for 12 sessions over a nine-week period. Electric shock therapy for treatment of impotence is an alternate treatment to medications, pumps, hormonal treatments and surgery.

Scotland and the UK are one of a number of countries embracing the low intensity shockwave treatment to offer men options in therapies for impotence. Consulting about the condition is the first step that enables diagnosis of cause and identification of a suitable type of treatment. Electric shock therapy not only treats the symptoms of impotence but provides a cure for certain patients.

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