Pollen Extract for Chronic Prostatitis—Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome - 04/08/11
, Thomas Bschleipfer, MD, PhD, Adrian Pilatz, MD, Wolfgang Weidner, MD, PhDRésumé |
Prostatitis syndrome is a frequent condition in men. It is not known in most patients if the prostate is the only organ involved. Therefore, the disease is characterized as chronic prostatitis–chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP-CPPS). Although many studies have been performed in patients with CP-CPPS, current trial evidence is conflicting and therapeutic options are controversial. Given the need for long-term treatment in CP-CPPS patients, phytotherapeutics, such as pollen extract, are an option due to few side effects. Preclinical studies on pollen extract have shown effects on smooth muscles of the bladder and urethra, strong antiinflammatory effects, and antiproliferative effects.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Chronic prostatitis, Chronic pelvic pain syndrome, Chronic prostatitis symptom index, Pollen extract, Clinical efficacy
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Vol 38 - N° 3
P. 285-292 - août 2011 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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