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CC BY 4.0 · Chinese medicine and natural products 2023; 03(03): e117-e125
DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1774412
Review Article

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

Yang Yu
1   Acupuncture Department, Yongchuan Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital Affiliated to Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
,
Xunchao Peng
1   Acupuncture Department, Yongchuan Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital Affiliated to Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
,
Chenglin Tang
2   College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
› Author Affiliations Funding This work was supported by Chongqing Municipal Famous TCM Department Construction Project (Chongqing Traditional Chinese Medicine (2022) No. 2).
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Abstract

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.

Keywords

chronic prostatitis - chronic pelvic pain syndrome - acupuncture - mechanism

CRediT Authorship Contribution Statement

Y.Y. was responsible for conceptualization, formal analysis, investigation, visualization, and writing the original draft. X.P. was responsible for funding acquisition, supervision, writing review & editing. C.T. was responsible for methodology, validation, writing review and editing.




Publication History

Received: 02 April 2023

Accepted: 22 May 2023

Article published online:
27 September 2023

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