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Regular sessions in an oxygen chamber may improve impotency, new research shows that inhaling 100 per cent oxygen in a pressured environment-a process known as hyperbaric therapy increases the incidences of sustained erections in those with long-standing erectile dysfunction.
In a study, 30 men had daily, 90-minute hyperbaric therapy sessions over a course of two months and 63 per cent were classed as having ‘mild to no’ dysfunction two weeks after the treatment. The treatment proved successful in men who had experienced no success after using Viagra.
Oxygen-based therapy works by providing a blast of pure oxygen to tissue. This triggers the release of healing stem cells and the growth of new blood vessels. Angiogenesis increases the blood flow to the penis to improving sexual function. Researchers recorded the sexual function of participants through questionnaires and MRI scans of seven of the men’s genitals.
All seven scans showed a significant increase of blood flow during and shortly after the treatment. Erectile dysfunction is estimated to affect two thirds of men over the age of 45. Aging narrows arteries, this prevents blood flow around the body.
Stress, excessive alcohol intake and other psychological factors can increase the risk of erectile dysfunction, the major cause is vascular problems such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol. Lifestyle changes like losing weight, giving up smoking and reducing alcohol intake can prevent the condition.
Hyperbaric treatment could provide a long-term solution, good erectile function depends on good blood supply and good tissue oxygen exchange. Hyperbaric treatment can activate new blood vessels enhancing oxygen supply.