Exploring the Androgen Deficiency Syndrome After Endocrine Therapy for Prostate Cancer Based on the "Yin-Ping Yang-Mi" TheoryReview Article

Androgen deficiency syndrome (ADS) is a subsequent condition that arises after endocrine therapy for prostate cancer. It manifests as a reduction in testosterone levels accompanied by symptoms such as soreness and weakness of low back and knees, fatigue, hot flushes, and night sweats. This syndrome represents an imbalance between the opposing and complementary forces of yin and yang within the body. Utilizing the yin-yang theory of traditional Chinese medicine, this study analyzes the dynamic interplay of yin and yang associated with androgen deficiency syndrome after endocrine therapy for prostate cancer. The objective is to provide theoretical guidance from Chinese medicine for addressing androgen deficiency syndrome by restoring “the balance of yin and yang." This research contributes to understanding the potential applications of traditional Chinese medicine in managing hormone-related conditions among prostate cancer patients.