Effect of Combined Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture Treatment for Sexual Dysfunction: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Journal · The Journal of Sexual Medicine (2024)
Original authors · 이정환, 김도윤, 최병훈, et al.
DOI · 10.1093/jsxm/qdae045
Summary
A meta-analysis of 14 randomized controlled trials including 892 male sexual dysfunction patients. The combined herbal medicine and acupuncture treatment group showed an average IIEF total score improvement 7.2 points higher than the control group, with significant differences confirmed in all subdomains of libido, erectile function, orgasm, and sexual satisfaction.
Key figures
IIEF Total Score Difference
7.2 points
Total Subjects
892 subjects
Included RCTs
14 RCTs
Conclusion
Combined herbal medicine and acupuncture treatment is effective for multidimensional improvement of male sexual dysfunction, with synergistic effects confirmed compared with single treatments.
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