Hyperbaric oxygen can induce angiogenesis and restore erectile function.

Publication: International Journal of Impotence Research
Study Design: Prospective controlled study
Participants: Men with erectile dysfunction due to surgical or vascular causes

🔍What was observed?

This study examines whether Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) can stimulate vascular regeneration (angiogenesis) and restore function in men with erectile dysfunction (ED).

📊 The patients received 40 HBOT sessions over 8 weeks (5 times/week) at 2 ATA pressure with 100% oxygen.

➡️ Result: Erectile function improved significantly – without pharmaceutical support. Imaging techniques showed improved blood flow in the penile tissue.

✨ Highlights & Anmerkungen

“HBOT led to a significant increase in penile perfusion accompanied by a decrease in erectile dysfunction.”
→ The effects were objectively measured by Doppler ultrasound.

✅ 40 HBOT sessions of 90 minutes each
✅ Significant improvements in the IIEF score (questionnaire on erectile function)
✅ Enhanced tissue oxygenation & vascular regeneration (angiogenesis)
✅ No side effects, high tolerability

📌 Good to know

Many patients suffered from erectile dysfunction following prostate surgery – often a result of vascular or nerve damage.

HBOT was able to restore natural blood flow by promoting the growth of new blood vessels (angiogenesis).
The study is one of the first to document the regenerative potentials of HBOT in sexual medicine.

"These results suggest that HBOT should be considered as a novel, non-invasive therapeutic approach for erectile dysfunction with vascular causes."

📈 Conclusion

HBOT shows promising regenerative effects on vascular health—not only for sports and cognitive performance but also in men's intimate health. The study provides a scientifically backed alternative to medication—with a long-term perspective.

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