Causing “stress” to the penis can cure impotence, say Israeli researchers at the Rambam Healthcare Campus in Haifa. They call the method “low-intensity extracorporeal lithotripsy shock therapy.” It is the application of extracorporeally induced shock waves on tissues that stimulate the formation of new blood vessels in the penis. In this way, the ability to have an erection is increased and the blood supply to the genital organ is improved. Extracorporeally induced shock waves are obtained with the help of a special apparatus, which is also used to break up kidney stones. Study volunteers were given a series of sessions involving the application of 300 shock waves lasting 3 minutes at 5 specific points on the shaft of the penis. NEWS_MORE_BOX Extracorporeally induced shock waves are of low intensity. Men do not complain of pain or discomfort during the manipulation. The results show a 75% improvement in male potency. The purpose of the study is to find out if this type of therapy is more effective than taking Viagra. Impotence and erectile dysfunction can occur as a result of diabetes, problems with the cardiovascular system, with advancing age and other reasons that can lead to improper erection of the penis. The study is still in its early stages. Further research is pending to confirm the benefits of the method.