1. Dysfunction of Organs
Kidney deficiency: Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the kidney is the source of congenital essence and is responsible for reproduction. The strength of male sexual function is directly related to the vitality of kidney essence. Kidney deficiency is a primary factor leading to a decrease in male sexual function, including both kidney yin deficiency and kidney yang deficiency. Kidney yin deficiency may manifest as **reduced libido, impotence, and premature ejaculation; kidney yang deficiency may present symptoms such as sensitivity to cold, cold limbs, and soreness in the lower back and knees.
Liver dysfunction: The liver is responsible for regulating emotions and has a close relationship with sexual function. Emotional disturbances can affect the liver’s ability to regulate, which in turn impacts sexual function. Liver qi stagnation may lead to impotence and premature ejaculation as sexual function disorders.
Other organ influences: Conditions such as spleen deficiency and excessive heart fire may also negatively affect male sexual function. Spleen deficiency can result in insufficient qi and blood, disrupting the normal function of the reproductive system; excessive heart fire may lead to **increased libido with premature ejaculation.
2. Impaired Qi and Blood Flow
Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes the circulation and balance of qi and blood. Insufficient qi and blood or impaired circulation, such as blood stasis, can negatively affect the normal function of the male reproductive system, leading to decreased sexual function.
3. External and Internal Injuries
External pathogenic factors: External influences such as damp heat and cold dampness can invade the body, obstruct meridians, and disrupt qi and blood flow, consequently exerting a negative impact on male sexual function.
Internal injuries from overexertion: Excessive fatigue or overindulgence in sexual activity can harm kidney qi, leading to issues such as kidney deficiency.
4. Emotional Factors
Emotional disturbances are also an important cause of male issues. Excessive emotional fluctuations, such as worry, anger, and fear, can impair the liver’s regulatory functions, further affecting sexual function.
5. Lifestyle and Environmental Factors
Unhealthy lifestyle habits, such as staying up late, irregular eating, and excessive fatigue, as well as adverse living conditions like dampness and cold, can negatively impact male health, leading to various male problems.
In summary
Traditional Chinese medicine explains the emergence of male issues from multiple aspects, including dysfunction of organs, impaired Qi and blood flow, external and internal injuries, emotional factors, as well as lifestyle and environmental factors. Therefore, when addressing male issues with traditional Chinese medicine, it is essential to comprehensively consider the specific condition of the patient and apply personalized diagnosis and treatment. Meanwhile, patients should also pay attention to adjusting their lifestyle habits and emotional states to complement the treatment for better results.
