Sexual health is an important part of a man's life, no matter his age, civil status, or sexual orientation. It is also an important part of a couple's foundation and contributes to the quality of life. Sexual problems in men can seem taboo but they are very common. This article was written to help patients better understand the possible problems affecting their sexual health and if possible, to make them talk about them with their doctors. The definition of sexual dysfunction is the inability to have a satisfactory sexual relationship. This definition depends on each person's own interpretation on what he/she judges satisfactory. In general, sexual dysfunction can affect the quality of life and, even more importantly, can be the first symptom of another medical or psychological problem.
Four therapeutic methods for male sexual dysfunction in TCM
Pattern of Kidney Yang Deficiency
Therapeutic method:
Chinese medicine is used to tonify kidney to regain vital energy.
Pattern of Kidney-Heart Imbalances
Therapeutic method: Chinese medicine is used to nourish kidney Yin and expell excessive heat in the heart.
Pattern of Kidney-Liver Imbalances
Therapeutic method: Chinese medicine is used to improve liver and kidney to increase the flow of Qi and blood.
Pattern of Dampness Impeding the Free Flow of Qi and Blood
Therapeutic method: Chinese medicine is used to expell the heavy dampness. This is one of the important methods for treating male sexual dysfunction in TCM.