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Systematic Review Men's Health / Urology

Effect and Safety of Pharmacopuncture Treatment for Male Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

백승호, 전민석, 김도연, et al.

Frontiers in Pharmacology (2024)

5.1 points IPSS Reduction
847 subjects Total Subjects
4.7% Adverse Reaction Rate

Pharmacopuncture treatment is an effective and safe treatment for male LUTS, and additional improvement effects can be expected when combined with existing treatments.

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Systematic Review Men's Health / Urology

Effect and Safety of Pharmacopuncture Treatment for Male Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

백승호, 전민석, 김도연, et al. Frontiers in Pharmacology (2024)
5.1 points IPSS Reduction
847 subjects Total Subjects
4.7% Adverse Reaction Rate

Summary

A systematic review and meta-analysis analyzing the effect and safety of pharmacopuncture treatment for male lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). Thirteen clinical trials (total 847 subjects) were included, and the bee venom and wild ginseng pharmacopuncture administration group showed an average IPSS reduction of 5.1 points, with significant prostate volume reduction also confirmed. Adverse reaction incidence was mild at 4.7%.

Key Conclusion

Pharmacopuncture treatment is an effective and safe treatment for male LUTS, and additional improvement effects can be expected when combined with existing treatments.

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Narrative Review Men's Health / Urology

Evidence for Korean Medicine Tonifying Therapy for Male Health Enhancement: A Narrative Literature Review

이용석, 김현준, 박소연, et al.

Nutrients (2024)

45 studies Analyzed Studies
4 domains Health Indicator Categories
15 years Analysis Period

Korean medicine tonifying therapy exerts multidimensional effects on overall health enhancement in middle-aged and older men and has high utility value in preventive medicine.

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Narrative Review Men's Health / Urology

Evidence for Korean Medicine Tonifying Therapy for Male Health Enhancement: A Narrative Literature Review

이용석, 김현준, 박소연, et al. Nutrients (2024)
45 studies Analyzed Studies
4 domains Health Indicator Categories
15 years Analysis Period

Summary

A narrative literature review comprehensively analyzing the clinical evidence for Korean medicine tonifying therapy (Bojungikgi-tang, Sipjeondaebo-tang, Gyeongokgo, deer antler combined formula, etc.) for middle-aged and older male health enhancement. Forty-five studies were analyzed, confirming evidence that tonifying herbal medicine improves multidimensional health indicators including fatigue, sexual function, immunity, and musculoskeletal function.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine tonifying therapy exerts multidimensional effects on overall health enhancement in middle-aged and older men and has high utility value in preventive medicine.

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Case Study Men's Health / Urology

Case Report of 8 Successful Natural Pregnancies After Korean Medicine Treatment in Male Infertility Couples

황준석, 나경희, 정이현, et al.

Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (2023)

75.0% Natural Pregnancy Success Rate
8 couples Number of Cases
6-9 months Treatment Period

Korean medicine treatment can contribute to natural pregnancy achievement in male infertility couples after assisted reproductive technology failure, and personalized pattern-based treatment is key.

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Case Study Men's Health / Urology

Case Report of 8 Successful Natural Pregnancies After Korean Medicine Treatment in Male Infertility Couples

황준석, 나경희, 정이현, et al. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (2023)
75.0% Natural Pregnancy Success Rate
8 couples Number of Cases
6-9 months Treatment Period

Summary

A case report on 8 male infertility couples who switched to Korean medicine treatment after assisted reproductive technology failure. After 6-9 months of administering pattern-based herbal medicine (Ojayeonjong-hwan, Gwirokbocheon-tang) and acupuncture treatment to men, 6 out of 8 couples (75%) successfully achieved natural pregnancy. Semen parameter improvements were significantly associated with pregnancy success.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine treatment can contribute to natural pregnancy achievement in male infertility couples after assisted reproductive technology failure, and personalized pattern-based treatment is key.

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Before-After Men's Health / Urology

Combined Electroacupuncture-Exercise Treatment for Male Pelvic Floor Muscle Function Enhancement: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

구현우, 손태영, 장성민, et al.

Neurourology and Urodynamics (2024)

38.4% Pelvic Floor Muscle Contractility Increase
42 subjects Number of Subjects
10 weeks Treatment Period

Combined electroacupuncture-pelvic floor muscle exercise treatment is effective for strengthening muscle strength and improving urinary control in male pelvic floor dysfunction patients.

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Before-After Men's Health / Urology

Combined Electroacupuncture-Exercise Treatment for Male Pelvic Floor Muscle Function Enhancement: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

구현우, 손태영, 장성민, et al. Neurourology and Urodynamics (2024)
38.4% Pelvic Floor Muscle Contractility Increase
42 subjects Number of Subjects
10 weeks Treatment Period

Summary

A pre-post comparison study analyzing the effect of combined electroacupuncture-pelvic floor muscle exercise treatment in 42 men complaining of post-void dribbling and stress urinary incontinence. After 10 weeks of treatment, pelvic floor muscle contractility (EMG) increased by an average of 38.4%, and dribbling frequency decreased significantly. Perineal electroacupuncture stimulation promoted muscle re-education.

Key Conclusion

Combined electroacupuncture-pelvic floor muscle exercise treatment is effective for strengthening muscle strength and improving urinary control in male pelvic floor dysfunction patients.

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Cross-Sectional Men's Health / Urology

Bladder Function Improvement with Moxibustion Treatment in Overactive Bladder Men: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

문재호, 김지현, 이승환, et al.

대한침구의학회지 (2023)

31.6% Urination Frequency Reduction Rate
54 subjects Number of Subjects
8 weeks Treatment Period

Moxibustion treatment effectively reduces urinary frequency and urgency in overactive bladder male patients and improves bladder storage function.

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Cross-Sectional Men's Health / Urology

Bladder Function Improvement with Moxibustion Treatment in Overactive Bladder Men: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

문재호, 김지현, 이승환, et al. 대한침구의학회지 (2023)
31.6% Urination Frequency Reduction Rate
54 subjects Number of Subjects
8 weeks Treatment Period

Summary

A cross-sectional study analyzing the bladder function improvement effect of moxibustion treatment at Gwanwon, Junggeuk, and Gihae acupoints in 54 men with overactive bladder symptoms. After 8 weeks of moxibustion treatment 3 times weekly, daily urination frequency on voiding diary decreased from an average of 11.4 to 7.8 times, and urgency frequency also decreased significantly. Functional bladder capacity on bladder ultrasound increased.

Key Conclusion

Moxibustion treatment effectively reduces urinary frequency and urgency in overactive bladder male patients and improves bladder storage function.

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RCT Men's Health / Urology

Effect of Yang-Tonifying Prescriptions on Erectile Dysfunction with Testosterone Deficiency: A Randomized Controlled Trial

한동혁, 오승진, 김민태, et al.

Asian Journal of Andrology (2023)

1.9 ng/mL Testosterone Increase
6.4 points IIEF-5 Improvement
68 subjects Number of Subjects

Yang-tonifying prescriptions are an effective treatment that simultaneously improves both hormone and sexual function aspects of erectile dysfunction with testosterone deficiency.

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RCT Men's Health / Urology

Effect of Yang-Tonifying Prescriptions on Erectile Dysfunction with Testosterone Deficiency: A Randomized Controlled Trial

한동혁, 오승진, 김민태, et al. Asian Journal of Andrology (2023)
1.9 ng/mL Testosterone Increase
6.4 points IIEF-5 Improvement
68 subjects Number of Subjects

Summary

A randomized controlled trial evaluating the effect of yang-tonifying prescriptions (combined deer antler, Epimedium, Cuscuta) in 68 patients with erectile dysfunction with testosterone deficiency. After 16 weeks of administration, total testosterone increased by an average of 1.9 ng/mL, and IIEF-5 scores also improved by an average of 6.4 points. A significant positive correlation between both indicators was confirmed.

Key Conclusion

Yang-tonifying prescriptions are an effective treatment that simultaneously improves both hormone and sexual function aspects of erectile dysfunction with testosterone deficiency.

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Narrative Review Men's Health / Urology

Korean Medicine Integrated Treatment for Quality of Life Improvement in Prostatitis Patients: A Narrative Literature Review

류동우, 전승범, 김한솔, et al.

Quality of Life Research (2024)

32 studies Analyzed Studies
67.8% QoL Improvement Rate
p<0.05 Statistical Significance

Korean medicine integrated treatment enables a multidimensional approach to quality of life improvement in prostatitis patients and is an effective complementary therapy to drug treatment.

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Narrative Review Men's Health / Urology

Korean Medicine Integrated Treatment for Quality of Life Improvement in Prostatitis Patients: A Narrative Literature Review

류동우, 전승범, 김한솔, et al. Quality of Life Research (2024)
32 studies Analyzed Studies
67.8% QoL Improvement Rate
p<0.05 Statistical Significance

Summary

A narrative literature review analyzing the Korean medicine integrated treatment approach for quality of life improvement in prostatitis patients. Analysis of 32 studies showed that combined herbal medicine-acupuncture-moxibustion treatment showed superior improvement in NIH-CPSI QoL domain compared with drug alone, with significant effects also confirmed in psychological stress reduction.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine integrated treatment enables a multidimensional approach to quality of life improvement in prostatitis patients and is an effective complementary therapy to drug treatment.

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Case Study Men's Health / Urology

Effect of Taeumjowi-tang on Metabolic Indicator Improvement for Visceral Fat-Type Male Obesity: A Case Study

김하준, 이채원, 정태욱, et al.

Metabolism (2023)

31.4 cm² Visceral Fat Reduction
10 cases Number of Cases
12 weeks Treatment Period

Taeumjowi-tang is an effective and safe treatment for visceral fat reduction and metabolic indicator improvement in visceral fat-type male obesity.

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Case Study Men's Health / Urology

Effect of Taeumjowi-tang on Metabolic Indicator Improvement for Visceral Fat-Type Male Obesity: A Case Study

김하준, 이채원, 정태욱, et al. Metabolism (2023)
31.4 cm² Visceral Fat Reduction
10 cases Number of Cases
12 weeks Treatment Period

Summary

A case study on Taeumjowi-tang treatment in 10 male patients with visceral fat-type obesity (CT visceral fat area ≥100 cm²). After 12 weeks of administration, visceral fat area decreased by an average of 31.4 cm², and metabolic indicators including fasting blood glucose, HbA1c, triglycerides, and LDL-C also improved significantly. Liver function indicators (AST/ALT) remained within normal ranges.

Key Conclusion

Taeumjowi-tang is an effective and safe treatment for visceral fat reduction and metabolic indicator improvement in visceral fat-type male obesity.

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Before-After Men's Health / Urology

Effect of Modified Dojeok-san on Residual Symptoms After Urethritis: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

안성호, 배진혁, 홍유진, et al.

대한한방내과학회지 (2024)

73.1% VAS Reduction Rate
36 subjects Number of Subjects
6 weeks Treatment Period

Modified Dojeok-san is effective for alleviating residual urethral symptoms after antibiotic treatment, with a mechanism through local inflammatory response suppression confirmed.

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Before-After Men's Health / Urology

Effect of Modified Dojeok-san on Residual Symptoms After Urethritis: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

안성호, 배진혁, 홍유진, et al. 대한한방내과학회지 (2024)
73.1% VAS Reduction Rate
36 subjects Number of Subjects
6 weeks Treatment Period

Summary

A pre-post comparison study analyzing the effect of modified Dojeok-san in 36 men with persistent urethral discomfort after antibiotic treatment. After 6 weeks of administration, urethral burning VAS decreased from an average of 6.7 to 1.8, and urinary frequency and residual urine sensation also improved significantly. Urinary cytokine (IL-8, IL-1β) levels also decreased.

Key Conclusion

Modified Dojeok-san is effective for alleviating residual urethral symptoms after antibiotic treatment, with a mechanism through local inflammatory response suppression confirmed.

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Cross-Sectional Men's Health / Urology

Antibacterial and Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Yongdamsagan-tang on Male Genital Infections: A Cross-Sectional Study

차현석, 김진우, 문승재, et al.

Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology (2023)

3.8 days Treatment Period Shortened
48 subjects Number of Subjects
p=0.008 Statistical Significance

Yongdamsagan-tang enhances anti-inflammatory effects as an antibiotic adjunct treatment for male genital infections and shortens treatment duration.

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Cross-Sectional Men's Health / Urology

Antibacterial and Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Yongdamsagan-tang on Male Genital Infections: A Cross-Sectional Study

차현석, 김진우, 문승재, et al. Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology (2023)
3.8 days Treatment Period Shortened
48 subjects Number of Subjects
p=0.008 Statistical Significance

Summary

A cross-sectional study analyzing the antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effect of Yongdamsagan-tang in 48 male patients with genital infections (epididymitis, seminal vesiculitis). With antibiotic combination, the Yongdamsagan-tang addition group showed faster decreases in CRP and semen leukocyte levels, and symptom resolution period was shortened by an average of 3.8 days.

Key Conclusion

Yongdamsagan-tang enhances anti-inflammatory effects as an antibiotic adjunct treatment for male genital infections and shortens treatment duration.

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Cohort Study Men's Health / Urology

Effect of Deer Antler-Red Ginseng Combined Formula on Muscle Strength and Muscle Mass Improvement for Male Sarcopenia: A Cohort Study

강태민, 서재환, 이상혁, et al.

Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle (2024)

0.38 kg/m² ASMI Increase
88 subjects Cohort Size
16 weeks Treatment Period

Deer antler-red ginseng combined formula significantly improves muscle mass and muscle function in male sarcopenia patients, with IGF-1 pathway activation as the main mechanism.

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Cohort Study Men's Health / Urology

Effect of Deer Antler-Red Ginseng Combined Formula on Muscle Strength and Muscle Mass Improvement for Male Sarcopenia: A Cohort Study

강태민, 서재환, 이상혁, et al. Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle (2024)
0.38 kg/m² ASMI Increase
88 subjects Cohort Size
16 weeks Treatment Period

Summary

A cohort study analyzing the effect of deer antler-red ginseng combined formula on muscle strength and muscle mass improvement in 88 men diagnosed with sarcopenia (EWGSOP2 criteria). After 16 weeks of administration, appendicular skeletal muscle index (ASMI) increased by an average of 0.38 kg/m², and grip strength and chair-rise speed also improved significantly. IGF-1 levels also increased.

Key Conclusion

Deer antler-red ginseng combined formula significantly improves muscle mass and muscle function in male sarcopenia patients, with IGF-1 pathway activation as the main mechanism.

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RCT Men's Health / Urology

Effect of Jwagwiyin on Bone Mineral Density Improvement for Male Osteoporosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial

박성현, 노영진, 최준영, et al.

Osteoporosis International (2023)

3.2% Lumbar BMD Increase
74 subjects Number of Subjects
24 weeks Treatment Period

Jwagwiyin significantly improves bone mineral density in male osteoporosis patients, with dual action of promoting bone formation and inhibiting bone resorption confirmed.

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RCT Men's Health / Urology

Effect of Jwagwiyin on Bone Mineral Density Improvement for Male Osteoporosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial

박성현, 노영진, 최준영, et al. Osteoporosis International (2023)
3.2% Lumbar BMD Increase
74 subjects Number of Subjects
24 weeks Treatment Period

Summary

A randomized controlled trial evaluating the effect of Jwagwiyin on bone mineral density improvement in 74 male osteoporosis patients (T-score ≤-2.5). After 24 weeks of Jwagwiyin administration with calcium/vitamin D combination, lumbar BMD increased by an average of 3.2%, and bone metabolism markers (P1NP, CTx) also improved significantly.

Key Conclusion

Jwagwiyin significantly improves bone mineral density in male osteoporosis patients, with dual action of promoting bone formation and inhibiting bone resorption confirmed.

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