The Therapeutic Potential of Acupuncture in Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome

Chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS) represents the most common type of CP, characterized by complex pathogenesis and a wide array of symptoms, making diagnosis and treatment challenging. Acupuncture, a widely used treatment for chronic and painful conditions, has demonstrated...

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Published inChinese medicine and natural products Vol. 3; no. 3; pp. e117 - e125
Main Authors Yang Yu, Xunchao Peng, Chenglin Tang
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Georg Thieme Verlag KG 01.09.2023
Subjects
acupuncture
chronic pelvic pain syndrome
chronic prostatitis
mechanism
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Summary:Chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS) represents the most common type of CP, characterized by complex pathogenesis and a wide array of symptoms, making diagnosis and treatment challenging. Acupuncture, a widely used treatment for chronic and painful conditions, has demonstrated clinical efficacy in restoring prostate function and enhancing the quality of life for affected patients. This article critically examines the intricate pathogenesis of CP/CPPS and explores the related therapeutic mechanisms of acupuncture. Additionally, it summarizes the advancements made in the last decades regarding the use of acupuncture for treating CP/CPPS and elucidates potential effect pathways, laying the groundwork for further fundamental research.
ISSN:2096-918X
2749-568X
DOI:10.1055/s-0043-1774412