Exploring the traditional Chinese medicine differentiation and treatment of male infertility based on the theory of"maintaining with the sweet and restoring the body fluids"
10.3969/j.issn.1006-2157.2024.07.010
- VernacularTitle:基于"甘守津还"理论探讨男性不育症的辨治
- Author:
Hongyuan CHANG
1
;
Hao WANG
;
Anmin WANG
;
Dongyue MA
;
Ziwei ZHAO
;
Dicheng LUO
;
Jun GUO
;
Fu WANG
Author Information
1. 中国中医科学院西苑医院男科 北京 100091
- Keywords:
male infertility;
sweet Chinese herbal medicinal;
body fluids;
nourishing yin;
promoting fluid production
- From:
Journal of Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
2024;47(7):948-952
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Male infertility,a common condition in andrology,falls under the category of"no son"in traditional Chinese medicine(TCM).Unhealthy eating habits and excessive sexual activity,prevalent due to improved living standards,have contributed to the increasing incidence of male infertility.YE Tianshi proposed the theory of"maintaining with the sweet and restoring the body fluids",which emphasizes the importance of ample body fluid for the nourishment of the male essence chamber.Sufficient body fluid is crucial for normal sperm generation.In TCM,the primary pathogenesis of male infertility involves the loss of body fluids and insufficiency of yin essence.Sweet Chinese herbal medicinal is recommended as it nourishes yin,enriches essence,and replenishes male reproductive essence without producing phlegm and dampness.Therefore,when treating male infertility,attention should be given to the use of sweet Chinese herbal medicinal,adhering to the principle of"abundant body fluids nourish kidney yin,and abundant kidney yin supports semen production".Therapies such as purging fire to preserve body fluids with Zengye Decoction,nourishing yin to enrich essence with Guilu Erxian Decoction,benefiting qi to promote fluid production with Buzhong Yiqi Decoction,and warming yang and transporting fluids with Xianfu Shezi Decoction should be considered.Medication and dosage adjustments should be made based on the specific etiology,pathology,and related symptoms to improve the quality of male sperm and enhance the chances of conception.
