This article explores the Western medical etiologies of azoospermia (more than 40% necrospermia) (defective spermatogenesis, inflammation, nutritional deficiency) and its TCM classifications (kidney qi deficiency, kidney yang deficiency, kidney yin deficiency, damp-heat accumulation). It also elucidates common causes of hematospermia (seminal vesiculitis, injury, tumors, etc.), provides key...

This article introduces dietary principles for regulating sexual function (sufficient high-quality protein, moderate fat, enzyme supplementation, vitamin and trace element supplementation) and foods that can act as "Viagra" (wheat germ oil, nuts, seaweed). It also lists in detail foods suitable for men, such as leeks (aphrodisiac herb), goji berries, astragalus seeds, pine nuts, lychees,...

This article introduces the causes and mechanisms of aging, including the error theory, cross-linking theory, somatic mutation theory, free radical theory, and programmed induction theory. It also provides methods to prevent aging, including the effects of tonics (ginseng, schisandra, deer antler, etc.) on regulating the nervous, endocrine, immune, and metabolic systems, as well as dietary...

This article continues to list foods suitable for men, including mussels, loach, quail, sparrow meat, sparrow eggs, chicken eggs, pigeon meat, donkey meat, mutton, sheep kidneys, dog meat, yellow dog kidneys, seal kidneys, deer penis, deer antler, and deer antler glue, and explains the effects of each food. It also provides 10 dietary therapy recipes for male health, such as dog kidney powder,...

This article, the second part of a series on male immunological infertility, introduces self-formulated prescriptions for six syndrome types (liver and kidney yin deficiency, spleen and kidney yang deficiency, damp-heat accumulation, blood stasis and yin stagnation, liver qi stagnation, and spleen and lung qi deficiency) based on traditional Chinese medicine classification and treatment. It...

This chapter describes gynecomastia, which is more commonly unilateral, and introduces examination methods such as smears of discharge, fine-needle aspiration cytology, and pathological examination. It provides information on Western medical treatments such as tamoxifen, danazol, and androgens, as well as surgical excision and liposuction. It also categorizes gynecomastia according to...

This chapter provides medicinal diets for treating epididymal congestion, such as Oldenlandia diffusa and Coix seed porridge, and aged wheat and ginger paste, as well as daily precautions such as avoiding premature sexual intercourse and avoiding spicy foods. It also begins to introduce the definition, causes, routes of infection, and pathological changes of acute prostatitis.

This chapter describes the symptoms of oligospermia, characterized by ejaculation of less than 1.5 ml per ejaculation, often accompanied by low sperm quality. It introduces laboratory testing methods and differentiates it from oligospermia. It provides Western medical treatments such as vitamin E, anti-inflammatory drugs, and medications for testicular hypoplasia, as well as traditional...

This article begins with a chapter on "Personalized Health Preservation." It first points out that individual differences dictate that health preservation must be tailored to the individual. Then, it focuses on health preservation during middle age (35-60 years old). The article analyzes the physiological characteristics and socio-psychological pressures of middle-aged people as they gradually...

This article first introduces methods for maintaining clear urination, including dietary regulation and guided massage (such as massaging the waist while sitting upright and massaging the abdomen while lying on one's back). Then, it moves into the section on "Exercise for Health Preservation," explaining the mechanisms of exercise for health preservation: from the perspective of traditional...

This article emphasizes the positive effects of appropriate exercise on male reproductive health, such as improving sexual function and semen quality. It also analyzes the relationship between improper diet and infertility, pointing out that both overnutrition and nutritional deficiencies can affect fertility. Principles for male nutritional supplementation are provided, including the intake...

This article first introduces the health benefits of purslane: it is rich in potassium, which can dilate blood vessels, lower blood pressure, and prevent stroke; it also contains omega-3 fatty acids, which can inhibit cholesterol production and protect the heart. Secondly, it points out that bananas are rich in potassium, which is beneficial for maintaining myocardial function, preventing and...

This article systematically elaborates on the three key elements and specific principles of a reasonable diet for middle-aged and elderly people. It emphasizes that the diet should be light and easily digestible, low in oil, and neither too sweet nor too salty, with daily salt intake controlled at 4-5 grams. It also stresses the importance of a balanced diet, including a mix of dry and liquid...

This article first points out the common problem of insufficient intake of vitamins A, B₂, and C among middle-aged and elderly people, and analyzes the reasons (such as avoiding animal liver due to concerns about hyperlipidemia). It then provides food sources and suggestions for supplementing these vitamins. Secondly, it explains the mechanism by which calcium supplementation can lower blood...

This article first elucidates the close relationship between calcium and osteoporosis, pointing out that middle-aged and elderly people often experience decreased appetite and insufficient calcium intake, requiring them to break down calcium from bones to maintain blood calcium levels, leading to bone loss. Calcium supplementation is best done at night to prevent bone calcium loss. Secondly,...

This article continues from the previous one, providing a complete explanation of the three steps of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR): opening the airway (head-tilt/chin-lift maneuver), mouth-to-mouth resuscitation (800-1200 ml of airflow), and chest compressions (4-5 cm depth, 60-80 compressions/minute, compression-to-ventilation ratio 15:2). It also details emergency treatment for...

This chapter elucidates the historical differences between andrology and andrology, pointing out the gender differences in brain function. It discusses the drawbacks of past medical research using a male-centric approach, and the fact that andrology lags behind andrology, including the later start of research on male hormones.