Research Article
Effects of Electroacupuncture on Benign Prostate Hyperplasia Patients with Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms: A Single-Blinded, Randomized Controlled Trial
Table 4
Effect of electroacupuncture on lower urinary symptoms and prostate specific antigen in patients with benign prostate hyperplasia.
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Data present as mean ± standard deviation; EG: electroacupuncture group; CG: sham electroacupuncture group; IPSS: international prostate symptom score; PSA: prostate-specific antigen; Baseline: before electroacupuncture; 3 weeks: at finishing 3 consecutive weeks total six times electroacupuncture; 6 weeks: at finishing 6 consecutive weeks total twelve times electroacupuncture; Baseline-3 weeks: the difference between baseline and at 3 weeks; Baseline-6 weeks: the difference between baseline and at 6 weeks. |