Posted on 01/15/2020 8:24:35 PM PST by ConservativeMind
The new method used in the study to treat dogs with BPH was pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMF). PEMF is a noninvasive method that generates both an electrical and magnetic field and is used in orthopedics, neurology, and urology. It has been reported to have an anti-inflammatory effect and increases healing and blood circulation. The idea of using this method for BPH is to improve prostate blood flow and reduce the size of the prostate gland.
The study included 20 dogs with BPH. They received treatment with PEMF for 5 minutes, twice a day for three weeks. The device was simply held over the skin where the prostate is located. The study used a Magcell® Vetri device from Physiomed Elektromedizin AG, Germany.
An average 57% reduction in the size of the prostate resulted from PEMF treatment in only three weeks, a remarkable improvement. There was no interference with semen quality, testosterone levels or libido. Doppler parameters showed a reduction of peripheral blood resistances and a progressive reduction in resistance of the blood flow in the dorsal branch of the prostatic artery.
The efficacy of PEMF on BPH in dogs, with no side effects, suggests that it might be a great treatment in humans. The study also supports the hypothesis that impairment of blood supply to the lower urinary tract may be a causative factor in the development of BPH.
The mechanism of action of PEMF on canine BPH is not exactly known and could involve several modalities. It may have an effect on nitric oxide or directly on inflammation.
(Excerpt) Read more at sciencedaily.com ...
Or take Pygeum
Those PEMF devices are NOT cheap.
Can I stand in front of the microwave turned up to medium rare?
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On the whole, medical science itself isn’t cheap. Having said that, they took five polyps out of me during my last ‘groundhog gone on holiday’ adventure with the scope, I’m likely due for a new one, and I’m waiting for the last blood board results to come back from last week. It’s good to know that there may be less invasive options on the horizon, should something manifest itself.
Not sure this is treatment for pre-cancerous polyps...
Study was 5 1/2 years ago. No updates? Results?
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