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Vol. 17. Issue 4.
(October - December 2023)
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Vol. 17. Issue 4.
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Acupuncture for erectile dysfunction: Insights and future research directions
Acupuntura para la Disfunción Eréctil: Perspectivas y Futuras Direcciones de Investigación
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Kalina Simõesa, Jorge Magalhães Rodriguesa,b,
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a Research Department in Complementary Therapies, Portuguese Institute of Taiji and Qigong, Maia, Portugal
b Health Level, Atlântico Business School, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
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Table 1. Most commonly used acupuncture points in the studies analyzed by Lai et al. (2019).
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Erectile dysfunction is a condition in which men have difficulty in obtaining or maintaining a satisfactory penile erection, affecting their sexual life and quality of life. It is a common condition and its prevalence is increasing due to lifestyle changes and psychosocial factors. There are various approaches to treat erectile dysfunction, however many patients are not satisfied with conventional treatments and seek alternatives. Acupuncture is a technique that involves the insertion of needles into specific points of the body to promote the regulation of several systems and improve well-being. Regarding erectile dysfunction, acupuncture seems to positively influence the regulation of the hypothalamus, hormonal function, and local nervous function. Acupuncture is a promising therapeutic option, especially when combined with conventional therapies and by directly addressing mental health. However, the scientific evidence on the effectiveness of acupuncture for erectile dysfunction is still limited.

Keywords:
Traditional Chinese medicine
Acupuncture
Mental health
Erectile dysfunction
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La disfunción eréctil es una condición en la que los hombres tienen dificultades para lograr o mantener una erección peniana satisfactoria, lo que afecta su vida sexual y calidad de vida. Es una condición común y su prevalencia está en aumento debido a los cambios en el estilo de vida y factores psicosociales. Existen diversos enfoques para tratar la disfunción eréctil, pero muchos pacientes no están satisfechos con los tratamientos convencionales y buscan alternativas. La acupuntura es una técnica que implica la inserción de agujas en puntos específicos del cuerpo para promover la regulación de varios sistemas y mejorar el bienestar. En lo que respecta a la disfunción eréctil, la acupuntura parece influir positivamente en la regulación del hipotálamo, la función hormonal y la función nerviosa local. La acupuntura es una opción terapéutica prometedora, especialmente cuando se combina con tratamientos convencionales y se aborda directamente la salud mental. Sin embargo, la evidencia científica sobre la efectividad de la acupuntura para la disfunción eréctil sigue siendo limitada.

Palabras clave:
Medicina tradicional china
Acupuntura
Salud mental
Disfunción eréctil

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