TABLE 2.
Decreased adverse effects of radiation therapy by soy isoflavonesa
| 3 Mo
|
6 Mo
|
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Variable | Soy (n = 13) | Placebo (n = 13) | Soy (n = 13) | Placebo (n = 13) |
| Genitourinary effects | ||||
| Leakage or dripping of urine | 15.4%(2) | 23.1%(3) | 7.7%(1) | 28.6%(4) |
| Big/medium problem with frequency | 38.5%(5) | 38.5%(5) | 0% | 7.1%(1) |
| Big/medium problem with urgency | 0% | 30.8%(4) | 0% | 0% |
| Function same as before RT or better | 92.3%(12) | 92.3%(12) | 92.3%(12) | 85.7%(12) |
| Gastrointestinal effects | ||||
| Cramping or diarrhea | 15.4%(2) | 7.7%(1) | 7.7%(1) | 21.4%(3) |
| Big/medium pain with bowel movements | 7.7%(1) | 0% | 7.7%(1) | 14.3%(2) |
| Erectile function | ||||
| Ability to have full erections | 69.2%(9) | 61.5%(8) | 77% (10) | 57.1%(8) |
| Reduction in ability to have erections | 15.4%(2) | 46.2%(6) | 15.4%(2) | 57.1%(8) |
| Function same as before RT or better | 84.6%(11) | 61.5%(8) | 84.6%(11) | 57.1%(8) |
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Abbreviation is as follows: RT, radiation therapy.