Treating premature ejaculation combined with anxiety and depression based on the "four-dimensional integration" of the "holism of body and spirit" theory
10.3969/j.issn.1006-2157.2025.03.016
- VernacularTitle:基于“形神一体”理论从“四维一体”论治早泄合并焦虑、抑郁状态
- Author:
Yi WEI
1
;
Zhiming HONG
1
,
2
;
Junfeng QIU
2
;
Zilong CHEN
2
;
Hao KUANG
2
;
Yangling ZENG
2
;
Quan WANG
2
;
Wenbin ZHOU
2
Author Information
1. The Fourth Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine
2. Department of Andrology, Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
premature ejaculation;
anxiety;
depression;
nourishing shape and regulating spirit;
four-dimensional integration;
holism of body and spirit
- From:
Journal of Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
2025;48(3):418-423
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Premature ejaculation refers to a sexual dysfunction in which men experience a short intravaginal ejaculation latency and a lack of control over ejaculation during sexual activity. The onset of this condition is often accompanied by anxiety and depression, which can seriously affect the quality of the patient′s sexual life and the relationship between partners. Based on the "integration of body and spirit" theory in traditional Chinese medicine, our team believes that this condition is a comorbidity of physical and spiritual factors. We propose that the core pathogenesis of this disease lies in the "loss of form and essence, impairment of spirit, and depression of the mind, "while the primary treatment principle involves "nourishing form and regulating spirit." As a result, a new diagnosis and treatment approach of "four-dimensional integration" is summarized in this study. The disease is treated through the four dimensions of shape, body, spirit, and emotion. Traditional Chinese medicine is used to adjust the shape in cases where the physical form is damaged. For individuals with depression of heart and liver qi, the treatment focuses on soothing the heart and smoothing liver qi, and the modified Wangyou Powder and Xuanzhi Decoction is used. In cases where the heart and kidney function are compromised, the treatment involves nourishing both the heart and kidney while restoring interaction between the heart and the kidney, and modified Jihuo Yansi Elixir is used. To reduce the sensitivity of the glans penis, the patient′s body is washed with a traditional Chinese medicine formula, and a delicate fumigation formula is decocted for external washing. For those who are not in tune with their god, psychological counseling can be used to regulate their spirit and advocate "self-partner" and psychotherapy. If there are issues with intimacy, partners should focus on cooperating during foreplay, sexual intercourse, and post-coital interactions. Overall, the treatment aims to harmonize the body and spirit, addressing both physical and psychological factors through a comprehensive, multi-dimensional approach. This method provides new perspectives and ideas for the clinical diagnosis and treatment of this condition.
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