Reproductive Health

Article 76: A Selection of Traditional Chinese Medicine Remedies for Male Infertility (Part 1)

This chapter includes single-herb prescriptions for treating male infertility, including modified Chai Gou Shen Tang, Wu Zi Yan Zong Wan, and Zhi Bai Di Huang Tang, which are applicable to infertility caused by different etiologies such as sperm abnormalities, semen non-liquefaction, impotence and premature ejaculation, and chronic prostatitis.

2026-05-11

Article 69: Environmental Factors Affecting Sperm Production and Psychological Factors in Chronic Prostatitis

This chapter describes the damage to sperm production caused by environmental factors such as temperature, radiation, and drugs. It analyzes how psychological factors lead to neuroendocrine disorders and affect reproductive function, and explains the mechanism by which chronic prostatitis affects male fertility.

2026-05-10

Article 59: Diagnosis, Differential Diagnosis, and Western Medical Treatment of Low Sperm Motility

This chapter introduces routine semen analysis and prostate fluid examination for low sperm motility, and differentiates it from conditions such as polyspermia and oligospermia. It provides Western medical treatment options including adenosine triphosphate (ATP), pentoxifylline, and vitamins A/E, as well as traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) classifications such as kidney yang deficiency and...

2026-05-09

Article 48: A Summary of Traditional Chinese Medicine Remedies for Priapism and Vaginal Tightening Syndrome

This chapter includes traditional Chinese medicine formulas for treating priapism, such as Dang Gui Di Long Tang and Hu Zhang Ze Lan Tang, as well as medicinal diets like Ze Xie Tang and Xia Ku Cao Tea. It also provides acupressure techniques and begins to introduce the definition, symptoms, and Western medical treatment of vaginal tightening syndrome.

2026-05-08

4. Sperm production, characteristics, and the process of fertilization.

This section details the history of sperm discovery, its microstructure, its formation process within the testes, and the conditions required for sperm production. It also lists six characteristics that sperm are sensitive to, including tobacco and alcohol, heat, and frequent sexual activity, and describes the complete process from sperm meeting and combining with an egg until the fertilized...

2026-05-07

Excessive abnormal sperm count requires both infection control and treatment.

Excessive abnormal sperm count is a significant cause of male infertility. This article presents a case study of chronic prostatitis caused by Ureaplasma urealyticum infection, which subsequently led to a high rate of sperm abnormalities and low sperm motility, revealing the mechanism by which infection damages sperm morphology and function. A combined traditional Chinese and Western medicine...

2026-05-06

Low sperm motility and varicocele increase the risk of infertility.

This article analyzes the impact of low sperm motility and sperm malformation on male infertility, introduces the causes, symptoms, and treatment drugs for varicocele, and reminds men to pay attention to sperm quality testing.

2026-05-05

External treatments for male infertility include: fumigation, sitz baths, rectal irrigation, oral medication, topical application, and umbilical therapy.

This section introduces traditional Chinese medicine external treatments for male infertility, including vulvar fumigation (for balanitis, penile shrinkage, etc.), herbal sitz baths (for chronic prostatitis, etc.), rectal irrigation (for prostatitis-related infertility), anal suppositories, topical application (such as applying Epimedium to the navel), and umbilical therapy (such as applying...

2026-05-04

Chapter 5 Male Fertility and Infertility: Environmental Pollution and the Definition Criteria of Infertility

This section explores the main reasons why environmental pollution (exhaust fumes, high temperatures, tight-fitting clothing, etc.) is a major cause of sperm death. Infertility is defined according to WHO standards (failure to conceive after at least 12 months of unprotected sexual intercourse) and distinguished from general infertility. The timeframe for human conception is introduced (egg...

2026-05-03

Six Measures to Prevent Male Infertility and an Overview of Sexual Psychology

This article proposes six specific measures to prevent male infertility: vaccination, understanding physiological characteristics, paying attention to occupational protection, avoiding elevated testicular temperature, quitting smoking and alcohol, and emphasizing premarital checkups. It also introduces the definition of sexual psychology and the physiological and social causes of psychological...

2026-05-02

Common causes of male infertility, reasons for the rising incidence in recent years, and key points of physical examination.

This article systematically summarizes five major categories of male infertility causes: reproductive system infections, sexual dysfunction, sperm problems, and developmental abnormalities. It analyzes the reasons for the "increase" in infertility due to medical advancements and environmental pollution, and introduces the general and local physical examinations that male infertility patients...

2026-05-01

Some Thoughts on Carrying Out Male Health Promotion and Education Work – Duan Jianhua, Guangzhou

This article, written by Duan Jianhua, Director of the Publicity and Education Department of the Guangzhou Municipal Population and Family Planning Commission, elaborates on the significance of carrying out male health publicity and education work: enriching the "New Marriage and Childbearing Customs Entering Every Household" campaign and implementing the central government's decisions. It...

2026-04-30

Three major causes of male infertility: environmental pollution, social life, and unhealthy lifestyle.

This article analyzes three major causes of the male fertility crisis in the 21st century. First, environmental pollution: pesticides, insecticides, heavy metals, car exhaust, and mobile phone radiation all damage sperm. Second, societal stress: intense competition and mental tension lead to endocrine disorders and decreased fertility. Third, unhealthy lifestyle habits, such as prolonged sleep...

2026-04-29

Sperm issues – developing healthy lifestyle habits

Infertility affects 15% of couples, with the problem in half of those cases stemming from the male. Ways to improve sperm quality include: self-checking for varicocele, keeping the testicles cool, supplementing with vitamin C and zinc, quitting smoking and limiting alcohol consumption, and avoiding exposure to lead and radiation. Taking 1000 mg of vitamin C daily can improve sperm quality in...

2026-04-25

Laptops can cause male infertility; keeping cell phones in trouser pockets can hinder fertility.

Using a laptop on your lap can raise scrotal temperature by 2.6°C, affecting sperm production. The radio waves emitted from a mobile phone in your pocket may damage sperm DNA and reduce fertility; it is recommended to keep them away from the genitals.

2026-04-24

Miraculous remedies for male infertility and rooster-infused wine

This article provides dietary therapy recipes for treating male infertility, such as bull penis porridge and medicinal wine formulas. It focuses on the preparation method and verified cases of rooster-infused wine, demonstrating its effectiveness in treating infertility caused by impotence, premature ejaculation, and abnormal semen.

2026-04-23

Deep Relaxation and Vital Energy Replenishment for Men: Details of Relaxation Exercises, Upper Vital Energy Exercises, and Lower Vital Energy Exercises

This article provides an in-depth explanation of three types of male health exercises designed to relax the mind and body and enhance the function of internal organs. The relaxation exercise guides the body to relax in stages through mental focus, achieving harmony between mind and muscles; the upper Yuan exercise uses limb movements to stimulate acupoints, preventing and treating lower back...

2026-04-22

Differentiation of scrotal enlargement, identification of sudden scrotal gangrene, and congenital testicular developmental abnormalities.

Abnormalities in the scrotum often indicate serious health risks. This article provides an in-depth analysis of nine common causes of scrotal swelling, with a particular focus on the dangerous and sudden-onset gangrene of the scrotum and its emergency treatment. Furthermore, it systematically reviews the manifestations of various congenital developmental abnormalities, including...

2026-03-27

Modern lifestyles, mycoplasma infection, and environmental factors pose potential threats to male fertility.

This article delves into the modern causes of male infertility, revealing the hidden harm to fertility caused by seven popular lifestyle habits, including frequent mobile phone use, sauna use, and wearing tight pants. It also focuses on how mycoplasma infection (especially Ureaplasma urealyticum) leads to infertility by interfering with sperm motility and damaging spermatogenic cells....