Study strategies for acupuncture treatment of chronic nonbacterial prostatitis.

Abstract

By retrospectively reviewing the current status of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and Western medicine treatments of chronic nonbacterial prostatitis (CNP), the TCM understanding of its etiologies and pathogenesis, the therapeutic principles and the mechanisms of acupuncture treatment of CNP, the clinical study strategies of acupuncture treatment for CNP were further proposed, which could provide more scientific basis and support for the definite longer-term therapeutic efficacy of acupuncture treatment of CNP. Breakthrough in the treatment of CNP will be achieved with the application of acupuncture therapy both in clinical practice and experimental research.

• Authors: Zhuo-xin Yang, Peng-dian Chen, Hai-bo Yu, Min Pi, Wen-shu Luo, Yuan-yuan Zhuo
• Journal: Zhong xi yi jie he xue bao = Journal of Chinese integrative medicine (Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Xue Bao) Vol. 10 Issue 3 Pg. 293-7 (Mar 2012) ISSN: 1672-1977 [Print] China
• PMID: 22409918 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)

Topics

• Acupuncture Therapy
• Humans
• Male
• Prostatitis (therapy)