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Before-After Men's Health / Urology

Effect of Korean Medicine Sitz Bath Treatment on Pelvic Pain in Chronic Prostatitis Patients

Woo SJ, Park GN, et al.

Urological Research (2019)

35 subjects Participants
48% Pain Reduction Rate
4 weeks Treatment Period

Korean medicine sitz baths are a safe and effective adjunctive treatment for pelvic pain relief in chronic prostatitis patients.

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Before-After Men's Health / Urology

Effect of Korean Medicine Sitz Bath Treatment on Pelvic Pain in Chronic Prostatitis Patients

Woo SJ, Park GN, et al. Urological Research (2019)
35 subjects Participants
48% Pain Reduction Rate
4 weeks Treatment Period

Summary

Herbal medicine-based sitz baths were administered daily for 4 weeks to 35 patients with chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome. Pelvic pain VAS scores and NIH-CPSI pain subscales decreased significantly.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine sitz baths are a safe and effective adjunctive treatment for pelvic pain relief in chronic prostatitis patients.

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Cohort Study Men's Health / Urology

Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Korean Medicine Combined Treatment for Male Climacteric Symptoms

Lee BK, Han JH, Singh R, et al.

Value in Health Regional Issues (2024)

160 subjects Analysis Subjects
$2,340 Cost Savings per QALY
ICER superior Cost-Effectiveness Result

Korean medicine combined treatment can be a cost-effective alternative for male climacteric management.

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Cohort Study Men's Health / Urology

Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Korean Medicine Combined Treatment for Male Climacteric Symptoms

Lee BK, Han JH, Singh R, et al. Value in Health Regional Issues (2024)
160 subjects Analysis Subjects
$2,340 Cost Savings per QALY
ICER superior Cost-Effectiveness Result

Summary

The cost-effectiveness of Korean medicine combined treatment was comparatively analyzed with testosterone replacement therapy in 160 male climacteric syndrome patients. Korean medicine treatment showed superiority in cost per QALY.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine combined treatment can be a cost-effective alternative for male climacteric management.

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RCT Men's Health / Urology

Comparison of Effects of Electroacupuncture and Body Acupuncture for Erectile Dysfunction: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Song HJ, Kang MK, et al.

Acupuncture in Medicine (2022)

80 subjects Participants
6.3 vs 3.9 points IIEF-5 Improvement Comparison
10 weeks Treatment Period

Electroacupuncture shows superior effects to body acupuncture in erectile dysfunction treatment and can be prioritized for consideration.

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RCT Men's Health / Urology

Comparison of Effects of Electroacupuncture and Body Acupuncture for Erectile Dysfunction: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Song HJ, Kang MK, et al. Acupuncture in Medicine (2022)
80 subjects Participants
6.3 vs 3.9 points IIEF-5 Improvement Comparison
10 weeks Treatment Period

Summary

Eighty patients with erectile dysfunction were randomly assigned to electroacupuncture and body acupuncture groups, and treatment effects were compared for 10 weeks. The electroacupuncture group showed significantly greater IIEF-5 score improvement and faster effect onset.

Key Conclusion

Electroacupuncture shows superior effects to body acupuncture in erectile dysfunction treatment and can be prioritized for consideration.

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Cross-Sectional Men's Health / Urology

Correlation Between Male Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms and Korean Medicine Pattern Types: Multivariate Analysis

Kim DY, Chung SH, Lee PW, et al.

European Urology Focus (2023)

320 subjects Analysis Subjects
5 types Pattern Types
p<0.01 Kidney Yang Deficiency Correlation

Korean medicine pattern types show significant correlation with severity of male lower urinary tract symptoms and can be utilized in personalized treatment.

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Cross-Sectional Men's Health / Urology

Correlation Between Male Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms and Korean Medicine Pattern Types: Multivariate Analysis

Kim DY, Chung SH, Lee PW, et al. European Urology Focus (2023)
320 subjects Analysis Subjects
5 types Pattern Types
p<0.01 Kidney Yang Deficiency Correlation

Summary

The correlation between pattern types, symptom severity, and prostate size was multivariate-analyzed in 320 male lower urinary tract symptom patients. IPSS and prostate size were highest in the kidney yang deficiency type.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine pattern types show significant correlation with severity of male lower urinary tract symptoms and can be utilized in personalized treatment.

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Case Study Men's Health / Urology

Case Series of Male Infertility Patients Successfully Achieving Natural Pregnancy After Herbal Medicine Treatment

Yun JM, Choi DS, et al.

Integrative Medicine Research (2021)

8 cases Number of Cases
5.2 months Average Treatment Period
100% Pregnancy Success Rate

Herbal medicine treatment can enable natural pregnancy by improving semen parameters even in severe male infertility patients.

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Case Study Men's Health / Urology

Case Series of Male Infertility Patients Successfully Achieving Natural Pregnancy After Herbal Medicine Treatment

Yun JM, Choi DS, et al. Integrative Medicine Research (2021)
8 cases Number of Cases
5.2 months Average Treatment Period
100% Pregnancy Success Rate

Summary

Case series reports of natural pregnancy success after herbal medicine treatment in 8 male infertility patients diagnosed with severe oligospermia or asthenospermia. Average treatment duration was 5.2 months.

Key Conclusion

Herbal medicine treatment can enable natural pregnancy by improving semen parameters even in severe male infertility patients.

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Systematic Review Men's Health / Urology

Additional Effect of Moxibustion Combination in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Korean Medicine Treatment: A Systematic Review

Jung YK, Oh MH, Zhao J, et al.

Moxibustion Medicine Research (2024)

10 studies Included Studies
67% Nocturia Improvement
Moderate Evidence Level

Moxibustion treatment has utility value as an adjunctive intervention in benign prostatic hyperplasia Korean medicine treatment.

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Systematic Review Men's Health / Urology

Additional Effect of Moxibustion Combination in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Korean Medicine Treatment: A Systematic Review

Jung YK, Oh MH, Zhao J, et al. Moxibustion Medicine Research (2024)
10 studies Included Studies
67% Nocturia Improvement
Moderate Evidence Level

Summary

Ten studies combining moxibustion treatment in benign prostatic hyperplasia treatment were systematically reviewed. The moxibustion combined group showed superior improvements in nocturia and residual urine sensation.

Key Conclusion

Moxibustion treatment has utility value as an adjunctive intervention in benign prostatic hyperplasia Korean medicine treatment.

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Before-After Men's Health / Urology

Effect of Gongjindan in Middle-Aged Men Complaining of Vitality Decline: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Hwang CJ, Lee AR, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2020)

50 subjects Participants
71% Sexual Function Improvement Rate
8 weeks Treatment Period

Gongjindan is effective for improving vitality decline and overall vitality reduction in middle-aged men.

View Source 2020
Before-After Men's Health / Urology

Effect of Gongjindan in Middle-Aged Men Complaining of Vitality Decline: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Hwang CJ, Lee AR, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2020)
50 subjects Participants
71% Sexual Function Improvement Rate
8 weeks Treatment Period

Summary

Gongjindan was administered for 8 weeks to 50 men aged 45-60 complaining of vitality decline, and sexual function, vitality, and sleep quality were evaluated. All three indicators improved significantly.

Key Conclusion

Gongjindan is effective for improving vitality decline and overall vitality reduction in middle-aged men.

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Cohort Study Men's Health / Urology

Long-Term Prognosis Tracking of Male Climacteric Patients Receiving Korean Medicine Treatment: A 5-Year Cohort

Noh SY, Jeon HK, Park MR, et al.

Aging Male (2023)

250 subjects Participants
5 years Follow-up Period
82% Long-term Improvement Maintenance Rate

Korean medicine treatment showed significant effects on improving long-term prognosis of male climacteric patients.

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Cohort Study Men's Health / Urology

Long-Term Prognosis Tracking of Male Climacteric Patients Receiving Korean Medicine Treatment: A 5-Year Cohort

Noh SY, Jeon HK, Park MR, et al. Aging Male (2023)
250 subjects Participants
5 years Follow-up Period
82% Long-term Improvement Maintenance Rate

Summary

A prospective cohort study following 250 male climacteric patients receiving Korean medicine treatment for 5 years. AMS scores and quality of life continuously improved, and cardiovascular event incidence was also lower than the control group.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine treatment showed significant effects on improving long-term prognosis of male climacteric patients.

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RCT Men's Health / Urology

RCT on Whether Herbal Medicine Combination Enhances PDE5 Inhibitor Effects in Erectile Dysfunction Patients

Min KJ, Yoo DH, Suzuki A, et al.

International Journal of Impotence Research (2025)

100 subjects Participants
4.7 points Additional IIEF-EF Improvement
16 weeks Treatment Period

Combined herbal medicine administration can additionally improve erectile function in PDE5 inhibitor partial responders.

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RCT Men's Health / Urology

RCT on Whether Herbal Medicine Combination Enhances PDE5 Inhibitor Effects in Erectile Dysfunction Patients

Min KJ, Yoo DH, Suzuki A, et al. International Journal of Impotence Research (2025)
100 subjects Participants
4.7 points Additional IIEF-EF Improvement
16 weeks Treatment Period

Summary

One hundred patients with erectile dysfunction showing partial response to PDE5 inhibitors were randomly assigned to herbal medicine combined and PDE5 alone groups and compared for 16 weeks. IIEF-EF domain scores were significantly higher in the herbal medicine combined group.

Key Conclusion

Combined herbal medicine administration can additionally improve erectile function in PDE5 inhibitor partial responders.

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Cross-Sectional Men's Health / Urology

Analysis of Korean Medicine Treatment Patterns for Male Urological Symptoms: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study

Seo JH, Baek SH, Wu Y, et al.

BMC Urology (2021)

850 subjects Analysis Subjects
12 institutions Participating Institutions
78% Acupuncture Combination Rate

In Korean medicine, kidney deficiency pattern is most frequent in male urological disorders, and development of standardized treatment guidelines is needed.

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Cross-Sectional Men's Health / Urology

Analysis of Korean Medicine Treatment Patterns for Male Urological Symptoms: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study

Seo JH, Baek SH, Wu Y, et al. BMC Urology (2021)
850 subjects Analysis Subjects
12 institutions Participating Institutions
78% Acupuncture Combination Rate

Summary

Medical records of 850 patients who visited 12 Korean medicine hospitals nationwide for male urological symptoms were cross-sectionally analyzed. The most frequent prescription was Palmijihwang-hwan, and the acupuncture treatment combination rate was 78%.

Key Conclusion

In Korean medicine, kidney deficiency pattern is most frequent in male urological disorders, and development of standardized treatment guidelines is needed.

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Before-After Men's Health / Urology

Effect of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation on Urinary Incontinence Recovery After Prostate Cancer Surgery

Go YJ, Kim HN, et al.

Supportive Care in Cancer (2022)

40 subjects Participants
62% Urinary Incontinence Improvement Rate
6 months Treatment Period

Korean medicine rehabilitation treatment can promote urinary incontinence recovery after prostate cancer surgery.

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Before-After Men's Health / Urology

Effect of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation on Urinary Incontinence Recovery After Prostate Cancer Surgery

Go YJ, Kim HN, et al. Supportive Care in Cancer (2022)
40 subjects Participants
62% Urinary Incontinence Improvement Rate
6 months Treatment Period

Summary

A rehabilitation program combining acupuncture treatment and pelvic floor muscle exercises was administered for 6 months to 40 patients with urinary incontinence after radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer. Urinary incontinence pad usage and I-QOL scores improved significantly.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine rehabilitation treatment can promote urinary incontinence recovery after prostate cancer surgery.

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RCT Men's Health / Urology

Effect of Deer Antler-Red Ginseng Combined Extract on Oligospermia Men: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Ahn TY, Chung MK, Lee SG, et al.

Journal of Ginseng Research (2024)

70 subjects Participants
28% Sperm Concentration Increase
p<0.01 Statistical Significance

The deer antler-red ginseng combined extract is effective for improving semen parameters in oligospermia men.

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RCT Men's Health / Urology

Effect of Deer Antler-Red Ginseng Combined Extract on Oligospermia Men: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Ahn TY, Chung MK, Lee SG, et al. Journal of Ginseng Research (2024)
70 subjects Participants
28% Sperm Concentration Increase
p<0.01 Statistical Significance

Summary

A double-blind randomized controlled trial in which a deer antler-red ginseng combined extract was administered for 12 weeks to 70 men with oligospermia. The treatment group showed significant increases in sperm concentration and total motile sperm count.

Key Conclusion

The deer antler-red ginseng combined extract is effective for improving semen parameters in oligospermia men.

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