The use of acupuncture in the treatment of erectile dysfunction.

摘要: The efficacy of acupuncture as a mono-therapy was evaluated in pilot study 16 patients suffering from erectile dysfunction (ED). In nine no organic co-morbidity encountered. period four weeks, treatment performed twice week for total eight sessions. Each session consisted puncture the same acupoints, which were connected to Swiss made constant current Doltron ESA 600 stimulator. Low frequency electrical stimulation (5 Hz and 10 mA) applied these whereas other points. After 30min, terminated all needles removed. Blood samples drawn according fixed time schedule, profile number stress hormones, example, adrenocorticotropic hormone, antidiuretic hormone cortisol, gonadotrophines follicle stimulating leutinizing sex steroid testosterone its binding globulin, within period. Based on diary both patient partner, an interview one month after end treatment, changes sexual activity over 12 starting weeks prior during treatment. An improvement quality erection experienced by 15% patients, while 31% reported increase their activity. No profiles hormones detected. use mono-therapeutic modality ED, did not influence but improve restored with overall effect 39%. definite conclusions can be this study. A controlled blinded including more will needed before any definitive conclusion reached.