Open AccessThe effects of a Chinese herbal medicine (VGHBPH0) on patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia: A pilot study
Author(s) -
Hsin-Fu Yeh,
Tsai Feng Li,
Cheng Hung Tsai,
Pei Wu,
Yi Huang,
William J. Huang,
Fun Jou Chen,
Shinn Jang Hwang,
Fang Pey Chen,
Tina Wu
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of the chinese medical association
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.535
H-Index - 42
eISSN - 1728-7731
pISSN - 1726-4901
DOI - 10.1097/jcma.0000000000000384
Subject(s) - medicine , international prostate symptom score , hyperplasia , quality of life (healthcare) , traditional chinese medicine , urology , benign prostatic hyperplasia (bph) , lower urinary tract symptoms , prostate , traditional medicine , alternative medicine , pathology , nursing , cancer
The current Western medicine treatment options for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) have various degrees of documented effectiveness. However, the uses of these interventions are limited to specific patient populations or have certain side effects that interfere with patient quality of life. This study evaluated the clinical effects of a Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) on patients with BPH.