Testicular Atrophy: Ayurvedic Treatment, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis

Abstract

Testicular atrophy is known as the shrinking of testes (male reproductive units) located in the scrotum. Some researchers made it clear that the reason for testicular atrophy is old age, underlying medical condition, scrotal trauma, and trauma during hernia repair or even hormonal imbalance is a cause. Although it is tough to cure this disease as it will lead to permanent damage on waiting even more than a few hours. Ayurveda is considered as a miraculous system to cure this disease with its natural herbs. Let us take a look at all the mentioned facts in this study.

Introduction

Testicular atrophy takes place when the testes shrink. The testes are male reproductive organs located in the scrotum. These are responsible for making sperm and producing testosterone hormone. In case of testicular atrophy, testes get smaller and shrink due to loss of leydig cells (produce hormones-androgen and testosterone) and germ cells (helps passing down information from one generation to another. Beside this when the testes shrink the hormone levels get decreased along with that of sperm count.

As per ayurveda atrophy occurs by sroto dushti (vitiation of channels). According to acharya charaka (ch.vi. 5/23) there are several causes of sroto dushti – the diet and lifestyle that are similar to the properties of dosha means which will aggravate dosha and the diet and lifestyle which are opposite to the properties of dhatus means which will cause depletion of dhatus, all these diet and regimen are the cause of vitiation of strotas.

For the treatment option for testicular atrophy you will definitely precede with ayurveda “the ancient system of medicine”. Ayurveda treats you with their herbal formulas without any side effects. I prefer you to go for ayurveda to get cured.

Symptoms of testicular atrophy

As you came to know that shrinkage of testes is known as testicular atrophy. The main symptom of this disease is considered as shrinkage of testes but along with that some other symptoms also took place let us take a look at other associated symptoms.

• Infertility
• Reduce sex drive
• Softer testicles
• Reduce muscle mass
• Reduce pubic and facial hair growth

Causes of testicular atrophy

• Old age
• Reduce blood supply
• Testicular cancer
• Orchitis
• Excessive alcohol use
• Hormone imbalance
• Varicocele

Ayurvedic view of Testicular Atrophy

We already had seen that as per ayurveda testicular atrophy occurs due to strotodushti, mainly the shkravaha sroto dushti. Let us take a view on shukravaha srotas. These are the srotas (channels) of transportation of semen includes all the channels that helps in the formation, maturation and even ejaculation of semen. It consist all the structures of male reproductive organs.

Causes of shukravaha srotas dushti: (ch. Vi. 5/19)

• Sexual intercourse in improper time
• Suppression of ejaculatory reflex
• Excessive intercourse
• As a complication of shastra (surgery), kshara (caustic therapy) and agnikarma (therapeutic heat burn).

Diagnosis of testicular atrophy

A doctor will start a diagnosis by asking about one’s lifestyle and medical history. They will also ask regarding the medications he is taking. Most importantly the physical examination will confirm the diagnosis- the size, shape, texture and firmness of the testicles. At last a doctor will perform some diagnostic tests for better confirmation- ultrasound of testicles, blood test for infection, and swab for sexually transmitted diseases also the hormonal levels.

Home remedies for Testicular Atrophy

Home remedies work as per ayurvedic diet regimen. As ayurveda is considered testicular atrophy under shukravaha srotodushti so, we have to give home remedies to nourish our shukra dhatu. Here are some home remedies for nourishing the shukra dhatu. Let us take a look.

• Mangoes: mango is a great source of vitamin A and vitamin A is having a great effect on reproductive health. So, here is a direct contact between vitamin A and nourishment of shukra dhatu. Eat at least one mango a day for better nourishment.
• Almonds: they are hot in potency, highly mucilage, heavy and relieve vata. All these qualities support the nourishment of shukra dhatu. Intake of minimum 5-6 almonds after soaking overnight is beneficial for shukra dhatu nourishment. You may also add almonds to your day to day recipes. Let us take a look at one beautiful dessert recipe- Rice dessert. Start with almond milk. Take almonds and soak them in boiling water for 15 minutes. Blend almonds into puree and squeeze almond milk from it. Combine almond milk with cow’s milk and place it overheat, when milk starts boiling add rice flour in it. Keep stirring continuously; cook it since it turned into custard form. Here your dessert is ready, cold it and garnishes some almonds and pomegranate seeds to make it much tastier and enjoy your dessert.
• Ghee: ghee consists of rejuvenating properties. Ghee should be added into your diet to rejuvenate yourself and nourish your shukra dhatu.
• Urad dal: it has several properties that will definitely nourish your shukra dhatu such as- it is heavy, demulcent, reduces vata, strengthens and is extremely nourishing. So add urad dal to your diet and you will definitely get good results.
• Spinach: it is having very cool properties such as- demulcent, reduces vata, enhances kapha, promotes sleep and nourishes semen with high levels of folic acid and zinc. Hence, it will nourish your shukra dhatu. Here we are sharing with you an interesting recipe of spinach- coconut spiced spinach. Take some shallots and onions, and make a paste from them. Keep oil heating in a pan on mild heat and add some cumin, toast a little bit, then add red pepper flakes and cook for a minute. Now add shallot-garlic paste to it and the spinach, cook it for 10 minutes and stop heating. At last add some lemon juice and garnish some coconut over it, now enjoy this healthy recipe.

Treatment for Testicular Atrophy

Testicular atrophy must be treated with ayurveda as it heals with no side effects. We prefer you to follow ayurvedic treatment; it naturally improves your health and cures your disease. Ayurveda is a system of medicine that prevents disease, promote health and cures disease. Just believe in ayurveda and heal your disease. As we came to know through this study that testicular atrophy occurs due to shukravaha srotas dushti. So we have to cure shukravaha srotas dushti to get rid of this disease. Planet ayurveda is there for you to help you with that.

Herbal formulations by Planet Ayurveda

Planet Ayurveda makes herbal formulations with strict rules of ayurveda. They formulate their herbs under strict supervision of M. D. ayurveda doctors. The herbal medications are free of any fillers, additives, color, fixers, starch, etc.  Planet ayurveda prepared some beneficial herbal medications for testicular atrophy. The formulations are as follows:

1. Atirasadi churan
2. Chandraprabha vati
3. Tribulus power
4. Male support formula
5. Musli strength capsules

Product Description

1. Atirasadi Churan

It consist of 13 ingredients such as- safed musli (Chlorophytum borivilianum), kali musli (Curculigo orchioides), semal musli (Salmalia malabarica), gokshura (Tribulus terrestris), shatavari (Asparagus racemosus), ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), and some other herbs. It pacifies vata dosha, nourishes kapha dosha and balances pitta dosha. By keeping all three dosha in equilibrium it supports the nourishment of all the dhatus. Hence, it is very beneficial in testicular atrophy.

Dosage: 1 tablespoon twice daily after meal with plain water.

2. Chandraprabha Vati

This formulation consists of 23 herbs such as- amalaki (Emblica officinalis), chavya (Piper chaba), vidanga (Embelia ribes), guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), maricha (Piper nigrum), pippali (Piper longum), and some other herbs. It is having balya (enhances immunity) and vrishya (property of aphrodisiacs). Both these properties provide benefit in testicular atrophy.

Dosage: 2 tablets twice daily with lukewarm water.

3. Tribulus Power

It is a single herb formulation, containing- gokshura (Tribulus terrestris). It is having anti-ageing properties and it also increases production of testosterone hormone. Hence it is beneficial for nourishing shukra dhatu which provides support for treating testicular atrophy.

Dosage: 2 capsules twice daily after meals with plain water.

4. Male Support Formula

It consists of three very powerful herbs that strengthen the male health such as- ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), shilajit (Black bitumen), and gokshura (Tribulus terrestris). All these herbs are balya (increase immunity) and vrishya (improves male reproductive health). This formulation has rejuvenating properties so, it will definitely support in treating shukravaha srotodushti.

Dosage: 2 capsules twice daily with plain water after meals.

5. Musli Strength Capsules

It consists of two natural herbs- safed musli (Chlorophytum boriyilianum) and gokshura (Tribulus terrestris).  Again both these herbs are vajikarana (enhance reproductive system) and balya (enhance immunity).

Dosage: 2 capsules twice daily.

Diet for testicular atrophy

Food to be consumed

• Lean red meat
• Chocolate
• Tart cherries
• Shellfish
• Avocado
• Ginger
• Milk
• Yogurt
• Bananas
• Pistachios
• Tomato sauce
• Orange vegetables

Food to be avoided

• Soya food
• Baked goods
• White chocolate
• Microwave popcorn
• Diet soda
• White bread
• Alcohol
• Whole milk
• Ice cream
• Potato chips

Conclusion

Testicular atrophy is a major health concern among people, mostly occurring in old age. People who are concerned with this disease should prefer ayurvedic treatment as a first choice as this treatment system is not having any side effects. We prefer you to use this preferably. We came to know from this article that testicular atrophy occurs due to shukravaha srotodushti. Ayurveda has some miraculous herbs which cure testicular atrophy very effectively. Planet ayurveda is present with a very beneficial herbal formulation which cures and even strengthens male reproductive health. We must prefer you to give a chance to the planet Ayurveda to treat you and make you healthy.