How to treat testicular atrophy

The testicle is one of the male reproductive organs and constitutes the main part of the male reproductive organs. Therefore, the testicle is very important to men. It is responsible for storing sperm and is an important guarantee for fertility. If the testicle atrophies, it will cause a great blow to the physical and mental health of men, and if it is not cured in time, it will have a great impact on future fertility. Therefore, facing the difficulty of treating testicular atrophy, patients must face it with courage.

Testicular atrophy refers to a disease in which the male testicles are shrunken and flaccid, also known as "sperm atrophy". It is characterized by one or both testicles being atrophied, small and soft. Most of them can cause infertility, and are often secondary to mumps or trauma, but there are also congenital cases. It is mostly caused by kidney qi deficiency or pathogenic damage. Congenital testicular dysplasia is not easy to cure, and secondary testicular atrophy also requires patient treatment. Traditional Chinese medicine syndrome differentiation and treatment can sometimes achieve certain results. The causes of testicular atrophy are complex and varied. In clinical practice, it is necessary to verify the cause based on past history, family history and certain laboratory tests. Only by finding out the cause can we determine how to treat and judge the outcome and prognosis of the disease.

Patients with testicular atrophy may have one or both testicles atrophied, small and soft, occasionally hard, or slightly swollen and painful. In addition, patients may have different degrees of incomplete development of secondary sexual characteristics, such as breast development in men, delayed puberty, and even feminization of men. Currently, the internationally used testicular volume measuring device is commonly used to measure testicular volume. The size range of Chinese testicles is 15-25. In clinical practice, those with testicles smaller than 12 are often diagnosed as "testicular atrophy." In addition to measuring the size of the testicles, attention must also be paid to the texture of the testicles. If the texture of the testicles becomes soft, it indicates that the degree of damage is more serious. In addition, semen examination is also very helpful for diagnosis. However, the most accurate method for diagnosing testicular atrophy is testicular biopsy.

The treatment of testicular atrophy requires patients to overcome tremendous psychological pressure, but for the sake of their own health and future, they should be treated anyway. If patients do not actively treat, it is likely that the problem of testicular atrophy cannot be cured. The patient's family should encourage the patient to undergo treatment and seek help from a psychologist when necessary.