Acupuncture for hot flashes in men treated with androgen deprivation therapy

Can J Urol. 2015 Aug;22(4):7938-41.

Abstract

In men with advanced carcinoma of the prostate being treated with androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), hot flashes can be a significant side effect of the treatment. In this paper we describe using acupuncture as a complementary alternative therapy for treatment of hot flashes in men.

MeSH terms

  • Acupuncture Therapy / methods*
  • Androgen Antagonists / adverse effects
  • Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal / adverse effects
  • Hot Flashes / chemically induced
  • Hot Flashes / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Orchiectomy / adverse effects
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Androgen Antagonists
  • Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal