Asian traditional medicine for erectile dysfunction

Low, Wah Yun; Tan, Hui‐Meng

doi:10.1016/j.jmhg.2007.05.010

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“…Despite the fact that men with ED have a lower quality of life with respect to family life, work life, relationship with their sexual partner and general happiness, sexual dysfunction is a taboo and culturally restricted topic. 36 Chinese men are not likely to discuss their sexual dysfunctions with anyone. However, if they do discuss their sexual health, they are more likely to talk to a personal friend or a traditional healer than a medical specialist.…”

Section: Culture and Beliefsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Moreover, in Malaysia, 65% of men felt that traditional medication was better than conventional medication. 36 In China, a significant amount of scientific research has been conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of traditional herbs and acupuncture, and the effects on partial androgen deficiency. These studies suggest that positive outcomes can be obtained with alternative medicine and endorse the pivotal role of traditional methods in the treatment of androgen deficiency.…”

Section: Awarenessmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In contrast, traditional practitioners are regarded as helpful, reassuring and positive. 36 Most studies on traditional medication are conducted in vitro or in animals, and few studies are performed in humans. In addition, the active ingredients of these medications are not easily identifiable; thus, patients take a cocktail of mysterious chemicals of unknown efficiency and efficacy.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The flexibility or non-existence of quality control regulations in some parts of Asia further compounds this issue. 36 Access to health care Accessibility to health care in developing countries is a significant problem, and an inverse relationship between the distance to health facilities and the rate of utilisation has been observed. The aforementioned issue is a significant problem in Asia because the majority of nations are developing countries.…”

Section: Male Sexual Dysfunction Cck Ho Et Al 539mentioning

confidence: 99%

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Male sexual dysfunction in Asia

Ho¹,

Singam²,

Hong³

et al. 2011

Asian J Androl

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Sex has always been a taboo subject in Asian society. However, over the past few years, awareness in the field of men's sexual health has improved, and interest in sexual health research has recently increased. The epidemiology and prevalence of erectile dysfunction, hypogonadism and premature ejaculation in Asia are similar in the West. However, several issues are specific to Asian males, including culture and beliefs, awareness, compliance and the availability of traditional/complementary medicine. In Asia, sexual medicine is still in its infancy, and a concerted effort from the government, relevant societies, physicians and the media is required to propel sexual medicine to the forefront of health care. Asian Journal of Andrology (2011) 13, 537-542; doi:10.1038/aja.2010.135; published online 6 June 2011Keywords: Asia; erectile dysfunction; health; hypogonadism; male; premature ejaculation; sex INTRODUCTIONUntil recently, men's sexual health has taken a backseat in the planning and implementation of health care. When Viagra (sildanefil) burst onto the scene more than a decade ago, it opened up the floodgates for research and development on men's sexual health. As a result, a previously taboo subject was transformed into a popular topic, even in Asia. Being a conservative society, male sexual health was initially embraced with trepidation in Asia. In contrast, the more open culture of the West has seen significant progress in the field of sexual medicine. The purpose of this review is to examine the burden of men's sexual health in Asia and to identify issues that are unique to Asian men in order to develop strategies for the improvement of men's health care in Asia.

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Section: Awarenessmentioning

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Section: Male Sexual Dysfunction Cck Ho Et Al 539mentioning

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Male sexual dysfunction in Asia

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Singam²,

Hong³

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Asian J Androl

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“…Aphrodisiacs, agents to arouse sexual desire and performance, when derived from herbs, have been observed to directly been able to excite male sexual libido, contribute to sustenance of reproductive activities, restore healthy tissue functioning and also aid the neuroendocrine regulation for exhibiting required sexual strength with content state of mind and body [9]. This review, with the aim to highlight the healthy longterm remedy of male sexual problems, concentrates on the scientifically tested herbs which have been reported to accentuate male fertility.…”

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Medicinal herbs in the management of male infertility

Dutta¹,

Sengupta²

2018

J Pregnancy Reprod

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Male infertility can range from neurohormonal imbalances, reproductive tissue disruptions, qualitative and quantitative deterioration of semen to sexual behavioral problems. The global deterioration of male reproductive health is a major concern and the modern therapeutic approaches to combat male infertility are expensive, less accessible, have long term treatment tenure and possess various side effects. Whereas, the herbal therapies, are better positioned to offer more holistic approaches to improve male reproductive health. In Ayurvedic pharmacology, there exists a special group of herbs, classified as vajikarana or aphrodisiacs, which nourishes and stimulates the sexual tissues. This review concentrates on the Ayurvedic approach to ameliorate male reproductive health referring to some of the most important scientifically tested herbs which have been reported to accentuate male fertility by imposing either stimulating or nourishing effects on the male reproductive organs.

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Ginseng for erectile dysfunction

Lee

Alræk

et al. 2021

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

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Background Dietary supplements with ginseng, or ginseng alone, are widely used for a broad range of conditions, including erectile dysfunction. Ginseng is particularly popular in Asian countries. Individual studies assessing its effects are mostly small, of uneven methodological quality and have unclear results. Objectives To assess the effects of ginseng on erectile dysfunction. Search methods We conducted systematic searches on multiple electronic databases, including CENTRAL, MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, AMED, and loco‐regional databases of east Asia, from their inceptions to 30 January 2021 without restrictions on language and publication status. Handsearches included conference proceedings. Selection criteria We included randomized or quasi‐randomized controlled trials that evaluated the use of any type of ginseng as a treatment for erectile dysfunction compared to placebo or conventional treatment. Data collection and analysis Two authors independently classified studies and three authors independently extracted data and assessed risk of bias in the included studies. We rated the certainty of evidence according to the GRADE approach. Main results We included nine studies with 587 men with mild to moderate erectile dysfunction, aged from 20 to 70 years old. The studies all compared ginseng to placebo. We found only short‐term follow‐up data (up to 12 weeks). Primary outcomes Ginseng appears to have a trivial effect on erectile dysfunction when compared to placebo based on the Erectile Function Domain of the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF)‐15 instrument (scale: 1 to 30, higher scores imply better function; mean difference [MD] 3.52, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.79 to 5.25; I² = 0%; 3 studies; low certainty evidence) assuming a minimal clinically important difference (MCID) of 4. Ginseng probably also has a trivial effect on erectile function when compared to placebo based on the IIEF‐5 instrument (scale: 1 to 25, higher scores imply better function; MD 2.39, 95% CI 0.89 to 3.88; I² = 0%; 3 studies; moderate certainty evidence) assuming a MCID of 5. Ginseng may have little to no effect on adverse events compared to placebo (risk ratio [RR] 1.45, 95% CI 0.69 to 3.03; I² = 0%; 7 studies; low certainty evidence). Based on 86 adverse events per 1000 men in the placebo group, this would correspond to 39 more adverse events per 1000 (95% CI 27 fewer to 174 more). Secondary outcomes Ginseng may improve men's self‐reported ability to have intercourse (RR 2.55, 95% CI 1.76 to 3.69; I² = 23%; 6 studies; low certainty evidence). Based on 207 per 1000 men self‐reporting the ability to have intercourse in the placebo group, this would correspond to 321 more men (95% CI 158 more to 558 more) per 1000 self‐reporting the ability to have intercourse. ...

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Asian traditional medicine for erectile dysfunction

Cited by 37 publications

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Male sexual dysfunction in Asia

Male sexual dysfunction in Asia

Medicinal herbs in the management of male infertility

Ginseng for erectile dysfunction

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