Table 2.
Summary of CAM therapies for prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome
| CAM therapy | Total number of studies | Positive outcome significance achieved | Positive outcome | Negative outcome | Data not assessed* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biofeedback | n = 2 | 2 | |||
| Acupuncture | n = 2 | 2 | |||
| High frequency electrostimulation | n = 1 | 1 | |||
| Hyperthermia | n = 3 | 1 | 2* | ||
| Saw palmetto | n = 3 | 2 | 1** | ||
| Pollen extract | n = 7 | 1 | 6* | ||
| Quercetin | n = 1 | 1 | |||
| Other herbal extracts | N/A |
*Data not abstracted in our review.
**Significance not achieved; however, 41% of patients opted to continue saw palmetto therapy.