Overactive Bladder
Overactive bladder (OAB) is a condition in which the bladder contracts too often and too strongly, causing a sudden and frequent urge to urinate and potentially leading to urinary incontinence.
Also known as: OAB
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Meta-analysis showed that acupuncture was comparable to drugs in the reduction of overactive bladder symptoms.
Overactive Bladder
Acupuncture might have effect in decreasing the number of micturition episodes, incontinence episodes, and nocturia episodes.
Insomnia Overactive Bladder
Acupuncture might have effect in decreasing the number of micturition episodes, incontinence episodes, and nocturia episodes.
Bladder Conditions Overactive Bladder
Pumpkin seed oil appears effective for improving men's health conditions such as enlarged prostate, overactive bladder, and hair loss due to its anti-inflammatory properties and radical scavenging.
5-Alpha Reductase Androgenic Alopecia Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Some comparative trials showed the benefit of acupuncture to be comparable with antimuscarinic treatment for overactive bladder.
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Research Articles
Published research studies are articles that present the findings of original research that has undergone a peer-review process and has been made publicly available in scholarly journals, books or other media.
Electroacupuncture for post-stroke overactive bladder: a multi-centre pilot randomized controlled trial
2020 Jul 09 Acupuncture in Medicine Chen H, Wang C, Zhou M, Yan Chan P, Lo Yam L, Lok Lam W, et al.
A six-session EA treatment was feasible and appeared to reduce OAB symptoms in post-stroke patients. Further fully powered trials are warranted to confirm the efficacy of EA for those with post-stroke OAB.
Randomised Controlled Trial Stroke RehabilitationAcupuncture for overactive bladder in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis
2019 Dec Acupuncture in Medicine Mak TC, Chen HY, Cho WC
Systematic Review Meta-Analysis Overactive BladderMeta-analysis showed that acupuncture was comparable to drugs in the reduction of overactive bladder symptoms.
The beneficial effects of Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepoL.) seed oil for health condition of men
2018 Jun 28 Food Reviews International Ramak P, Mahboubi M
Review Article Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Overactive Bladder Pumpkin Seed 5-Alpha Reductase Androgenic AlopeciaPumpkin seed oil appears effective for improving men's health conditions such as enlarged prostate, overactive bladder, and hair loss due to its anti-inflammatory properties and radical scavenging.
Acupuncture for adults with overactive bladder: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
2018 Feb 23 Medicine Zhao Y, Zhou J, Mo Q, Wang Y, Yu J, Liu Z.
Systematic Review Meta-Analysis Insomnia Overactive BladderAcupuncture might have effect in decreasing the number of micturition episodes, incontinence episodes, and nocturia episodes.
Acupuncture for adults with overactive bladder
2018 Feb 23 Medicine Zhao Y, Zhou J, Mo Q, Wang Y, Yu J, Liu Z
Systematic Review Meta-Analysis Overactive Bladder Bladder ConditionsAcupuncture might have effect in decreasing the number of micturition episodes, incontinence episodes, and nocturia episodes.
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Meta-analysis showed that acupuncture was comparable to drugs in the reduction of overactive bladder symptoms.
2019 Acupuncture in Medicine Acupuncture for overactive bladder in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis Mak TC, Chen HY, Cho WC
Systematic Review
Seven eligible trials involving 695 participants were included. Meta-analysis showed that acupuncture was comparable to drugs (tolterodine tartrate/solifenacin) in the reduction of micturition episodes over 24 hours, increase in voided volume of each micturition episode, and reduction of overactive bladder symptom score. In addition, acupuncture was not significantly different compared with placebo in the reduction of overactive bladder symptom score. No serious adverse events were reported.
Pumpkin seed oil appears effective for improving men's health conditions such as enlarged prostate, overactive bladder, and hair loss due to its anti-inflammatory properties and radical scavenging.
2018 Food Reviews International The beneficial effects of Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepoL.) seed oil for health condition of men Ramak P, Mahboubi M
Review Article 5-Alpha Reductase Androgenic Alopecia Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
The study methodology entailed the review of various clinical trials that examined the impacts of pumpkin seed oil on different health conditions common in men. These conditions included Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland), overactive bladder, and androgenic alopecia (a hair loss condition). The decision to focus on these conditions was based on the potential therapeutic value of the biochemical components of the oil, such as its rich contents of essential, highly unsaturated fatty acids and phytosterols.
In discussing the results, it was observed that the beneficial effects of pumpkin seed oil in treating the examined health conditions are potentially linked to the oil's contents of phytoestrogens and unsaturated fatty acids. It was suggested that these compounds may inhibit the enzyme 5-alpha reductase, which is an important factor in the enlargement of the prostate and hair loss. Additionally, the oil's anti-inflammatory properties and its capacity to scavenge free radicals might contribute to its therapeutic advantages. Furthermore, it is postulated that the oil may also have a relaxation effect on the bladder sphincter, thereby aiding patients with urination difficulties.
Acupuncture might have effect in decreasing the number of micturition episodes, incontinence episodes, and nocturia episodes.
2018 Medicine Acupuncture for adults with overactive bladder: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials Zhao Y, Zhou J, Mo Q, Wang Y, Yu J, Liu Z.
Systematic Review Insomnia
Overactive bladder is stated as the occurrence of urinary urgency which will cause negative impacts and decrease patients’ health-related quality of life. The aim of this systematic review is to assess the efficiency and safety of acupuncture for adults with overactive bladder (OAB) comparing with sham-acupuncture, drugs, and acupuncture plus drugs.
Acupuncture might have effect in decreasing the number of micturition episodes, incontinence episodes, and nocturia episodes. However, the evidence is insufficient to show the effect using acupuncture alone or the additional effect to drugs in treating OAB.
Acupuncture might have effect in decreasing the number of micturition episodes, incontinence episodes, and nocturia episodes.
2018 Medicine Acupuncture for adults with overactive bladder Zhao Y, Zhou J, Mo Q, Wang Y, Yu J, Liu Z
Systematic Review Bladder Conditions
According to the results of meta-analysis, acupuncture might have effect in decreasing the number of micturition episodes, incontinence episodes, and nocturia episodes. However, the evidence is insufficient to show the effect using acupuncture alone or the additional effect to drugs in treating OAB. Nevertheless, acupuncture is comparatively with few adverse reactions and safe. In the future, studies with high methodological quality and larger sample sizes are required.
Some comparative trials showed the benefit of acupuncture to be comparable with antimuscarinic treatment for overactive bladder.
2016 International Urogynecology Journal The role of acupuncture in managing overactive bladder; a review of the literature Forde JC, Jaffe E, Stone BV, Te AE, Espinosa G, Chughtai B.
Review Article
Initial animal studies suggest several biochemical mechanisms of action underlying the effect of acupuncture on overactive bladder (OAB) suppression. The experience in humans includes two case series and six comparative trials. All studies demonstrated subjective improvement in OAB symptoms, and some reported objective improvement in urodynamic studies. Notably, some comparative trials showed the benefit of acupuncture to be comparable with antimuscarinic treatment.
Despite their limitations, existing studies serve as a promising foundation for suggesting a role for acupuncture as an alternative therapy for OAB. Further well-designed studies are required to investigate optimal technique and their outcomes.
Review Articles
Review articles summarise and critically evaluate the current state of research on a specific topic or field by synthesising multiple primary research studies.
Acupuncture for overactive bladder in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis
2019 Dec Acupuncture in Medicine Mak TC, Chen HY, Cho WC
Systematic Review Meta-Analysis Overactive BladderMeta-analysis showed that acupuncture was comparable to drugs in the reduction of overactive bladder symptoms.
The beneficial effects of Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepoL.) seed oil for health condition of men
2018 Jun 28 Food Reviews International Ramak P, Mahboubi M
Review Article Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Overactive Bladder Pumpkin Seed 5-Alpha Reductase Androgenic AlopeciaPumpkin seed oil appears effective for improving men's health conditions such as enlarged prostate, overactive bladder, and hair loss due to its anti-inflammatory properties and radical scavenging.
Acupuncture for adults with overactive bladder: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
2018 Feb 23 Medicine Zhao Y, Zhou J, Mo Q, Wang Y, Yu J, Liu Z.
Systematic Review Meta-Analysis Insomnia Overactive BladderAcupuncture might have effect in decreasing the number of micturition episodes, incontinence episodes, and nocturia episodes.
Acupuncture for adults with overactive bladder
2018 Feb 23 Medicine Zhao Y, Zhou J, Mo Q, Wang Y, Yu J, Liu Z
Systematic Review Meta-Analysis Overactive Bladder Bladder ConditionsAcupuncture might have effect in decreasing the number of micturition episodes, incontinence episodes, and nocturia episodes.
The role of acupuncture in managing overactive bladder; a review of the literature
2016 Jan 6 International Urogynecology Journal Forde JC, Jaffe E, Stone BV, Te AE, Espinosa G, Chughtai B.
Review Article Overactive BladderSome comparative trials showed the benefit of acupuncture to be comparable with antimuscarinic treatment for overactive bladder.
Clinical Trials
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Meta-analysis showed that acupuncture was comparable to drugs in the reduction of overactive bladder symptoms.
Pumpkin seed oil appears effective for improving men's health conditions such as enlarged prostate, overactive bladder, and hair loss due to its anti-inflammatory properties and radical scavenging.
Acupuncture might have effect in decreasing the number of micturition episodes, incontinence episodes, and nocturia episodes.
Acupuncture might have effect in decreasing the number of micturition episodes, incontinence episodes, and nocturia episodes.
Some comparative trials showed the benefit of acupuncture to be comparable with antimuscarinic treatment for overactive bladder.
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