Research Article

The Effect of Seoritae Extract in Men with Mild to Moderate Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Suggestive of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Table 4

Results of urological examinations and serum PSA levels at baseline and 12 weeks.

Seoritae extract
(mean ± SD)
Placebo
(mean ± SD)
Between groups
value

, mL/s
 Baseline13.3 ± 5.914.5 ± 4.80.410
 12 weeks14.3 ± 6.216.3 ± 7.10.232
 Difference1.01 ± 4.71.9 ± 6.40.693

PVR, mL
 Baseline32.2 ± 29.345.7 ± 49.70.484
 12 weeks43.9 ± 57.634.2 ± 47.70.457
 Difference11.8 ± 52.9−11.5 ± 48.40.142

PSA, ng/mL
 Baseline1.7 ± 1.41.4 ± 1.30.065
 12 weeks1.9 ± 1.81.3 ± 1.30.012
 Difference0.2 ± 0.5−0.1 ± 0.50.186

= maximum flow rate; PVR = postvoid residual.