Open AccessThe efficacy and safety of acupuncture in the treatment of erectile dysfunction
Author(s) -
Yuliang Zhou,
Shenghui Chen,
Duanjun Zhang,
Huaxiang Lu,
Wenliang Yao,
Wanxue Jiang,
Yinglv Yu,
Chaoren Jiang
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.59
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1536-5964
pISSN - 0025-7974
DOI - 10.1097/md.0000000000025892
Subject(s) - medicine , acupuncture , erectile dysfunction , cochrane library , moxibustion , randomized controlled trial , medline , alternative medicine , physical therapy , meta analysis , intensive care medicine , psychiatry , pathology , political science , law
Background: Erectile dysfunction (ED) can negatively affect men's mental health, interpersonal relationships, and overall well-being. ED has affected >150 million men worldwide, and this number will reach approximately 322 million by 2025. Although PDE5-Is is a landmark in the treatment of erectile dysfunction, it may have side effects such as penile pain, cardiovascular dysfunction, and deafness. Some studies have shown that acupuncture may have a positive effect on the pathophysiology of ED. Therefore, we will select all randomized controlled trials related to evaluate the efficacy and safety of acupuncture treatment of ED. Methods: This study will systematically search 7 digital databases including China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang, VIP, China Biology Medicine, Cochrane Library, PubMed, and Embase for randomized controlled trials without language restrictions. Two researchers will independently read the title, abstract, and full text to screen for studies that can be included in the meta-analysis. If there is any dispute, the third party will be required to reach a consensus. Results: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of acupuncture in the treatment of ED and the difference in the impact of different types of acupuncture on ED. Conclusion: Judge whether acupuncture and moxibustion can help improve the symptoms of ED by evaluating relevant literatures, and make up for the lack of relevant research. INPLASY registration number: INPLASY 202140040