Singh A. K.

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HOMOEOPATHY IN MALE REPRODUCTIVE DISEASE

Amitesh Kumar Singh1 , Neeraj Gandhi1 , Swati2 , Anuradha Anand2
1
Faculty, 2 PG Scholar, State National Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Abstract
Received- 05/07/2023 During recent researches, male reproductive health becomes a
Revised- 25/08/2023
Accepted– 27/08/2023 emerging issue as increase in age. The term reproductive

health refer to a condition of total physical, social and mental

Key Word- Infertility,
Health, Reproduction, well being, not only absence of sickness and infirmity in all
Cancer, Homoeopathy.
issues pertaining to the reproductive system and to its

Corresponding Author:- activities and processes. A study from Norway reported that
Dr Amitesh Kumar Singh,
State National the age-related frequency of testicular cancer increased from
Homoeopathic Medical
College and Hospital, 2.7/1 lakh individuals in 1955 to 8.5/1 lakh individuals in
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
1992. Male reproductive disease not only caused by genetic

factors like cryptorchidism and hypospadias but also got

influenced by environmental, epigenetic factors. Due to male

infertility, many couples lost the chance to have their progeny

which is basic right of every human. To treat male infertility,

homoeopathy is the most natural mode of treatment along

with conventional treatment. It is also effective in increasing

the production of sperm, improving sperm quality & volume.

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INTRODUCTION maintaining an erection (erectile

A male reproductive system dysfunction)
disease is any disease of the reproductive  Pain, swelling or a lump in the
system which plays a role in the process testicle area
of human reproduction.  Abnormal breast growth
Main male sex organs are: (gynaecomastia)
 Penis: It is an organ that is used  Decreased facial or body hair or
for urination and sexual other signs of a chromosomal or
intercourse. hormonal abnormality
 Urethra: The urethra is a passage  Having a lower than normal sperm
runs underside of the penis. The count.
urine and the semen are released  sadness, emptiness, hopelessness.
through the urethra.  anxiety, irritability, agitation, or
 Srotum: It is a pouch-like structure frustration
that hangs behind the penis. It  feeling worthless, guilty, or
holds and protects the testicles by ashamed
keeping the testicles less warm Basic Requirement For A Male To Be
than the rest of the body. Fertile

 Testicles: An adult testicle size is  Healthy Sperm Production:

about 4 to 5 cm long. The testicles Initially, this involves the growth

produce sperm cell from teenage and formation of the male

years to old age. The sperm cells reproductive organs during

are produced in the seminiferous puberty. At least one of your

tubules. testicles must be functioning

 Prostate Gland: it is located under correctly, and your body must

the bladder. It produces a thick produce testosterone and other

fluid called semen which aids the hormones to trigger and maintain

protection and transportation of the sperm production.

sperms.  Transportation of Sperm: Once

SYMPTOMS: sperm are produced in the testicles,

 Difficulty with ejaculation or delicate tubes transport them until

small volumes of fluid ejaculated, they mix with semen and are

reduced sexual desire or difficulty ejaculated out of the penis.

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 Sperm Quantity: If the number of enters the bladder during orgasm

sperm in your semen (sperm count) instead of emerging out the tip of
is low, it decreases the odds that the penis.
one of your sperm will fertilize  Cancers and non malignant tumors:
your partner's egg. A low sperm like Prostate cancer, Testicular
count is fewer than 15 million cancer, Benign prostatic
sperm per milliliter of semen or hypertrophy.
fewer than 39 million per ejaculate.  Autoimmune Antibodies: It has
 Sperm must be functional and able been found that some people
to move have antibodies against their
CAUSES2 own sperm cells. it leading
 Functional Problems: It include: to Azoospermia, oligospermia or
 Impotence - The inability of a male normospermia depending on the
to produce or maintain an erection. degree of damage.
 Hypogonadism - A lack of function  Undescended testicles.
of the gonads, in regards to either  Hormone imbalances.
hormones or gamete production.  Defects of tubules that transport
 Premature ejaculation - A lack of sperm.
voluntary control over ejaculation.  Chromosome Defects 4 :
 Medical Causes 3 1. Kallmann syndrome Genetic
 Varicocele: This is a condition disorder causing decreased functioning of
characterized the sex hormone-producing glands caused
by enlargement, elongation and by a deficiency of one or both testes from
coiling of the blood vessels around the scrotum.
the scrotum. Most times, it appears 2. Androgen insensitivity
as bag of warm in the scrotum. syndrome - A genetic disorder causing
 Reproductive tract infection (RTI)- people who are genetically male (i.e. XY
:that affect the reproductive tract, chromosome pair) to develop sexually as a
which is part of the Reproductive female due to an inability to utilize
System(the penis, testicles, urethra androgen.
or the vas deferens).  Environmental Causes
 Ejaculation issues: Retrograde  Industrial chemicals.
ejaculation occurs when semen

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 Heavy metal exposure: Exposure to been link to exposure to synthetic

lead or other heavy metals also and environmental chemicals.
may cause infertility.  Liver disease: a case of liver
 Radiation or X-rays: triggers disease which may impair liver
release of free radicals and can functions, the level of female
directly halt the Spermatogenesis hormone, oestrogen, increases
leads to reduce sperm production. leading to male characteristics, loss
 Lifestyle Causes of pubic hair and impotence.
 Overheating the testicles: RISK FACTORS
Elevated temperatures impair  Smoking
sperm production.  Obesity
 Drug abuse: Anabolic steroids  Radiation
taken to stimulate muscle strength  Exposure to certain chemicals
and growth can cause the testicles  Sexually transmitted
to shrink and sperm production to infections (STIs)
decrease  Age: Male fertility starts to fall
 Alcohol use: Drinking alcohol can after the age of 40.
lower testosterone levels, cause  Nutrition5 : An unhealthy
erectile dysfunction and decrease diet impact fertility in males.
sperm production.  Narcotics: Consumption of drugs
 Tobacco smoking. Men who such as cannabis or cocaine can
smoke may have a lower sperm lower the sperm count.
count than do those who don't  Stress: Stress can be a factor,
smoke. especially if it leads to reduced
 Emotional stress. Stress can sexual activity.
interfere with certain hormones  Exercise: Too much and too little
needed to produce sperm. Severe exercise led to fertility problems in
or prolonged emotional stress, both sexes.
including problems with fertility,  Alcohol misuse: Excessive alcohol
can affect your sperm count. consumption may reduced Sperm
 Obesity can impair fertility. count.
 Endocrine: Many other
reproductive diseases have also

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PREVENTION: Treatment to help a scrotum or repair a blocked

person conceive naturally will depend on epididymis.
many factors, including the age of the  Sperm or egg donation: If
person who wishes to conceive, how long necessary, a person can use egg
infertility has lasted, personal preferences, or sperm donation
and their general state of health.  Electric or vibratory stimulation to
 Frequency of intercourse. achieve ejaculation: It may be
 Maintain the right weight. possible to help a person achieve
 Reduce stress. ejaculation with electric or

 DIET: Eating right can improve vibratory stimulation.

both sperm quality and general  5 Yoga Poses for Erectile

well-being. diet including lean Dysfunction: Try these yoga poses

meats, vegetables, legumes, and to promote to manage ED-

grains seems to improve sperm  Paschimottanasana.

motility.  Uttanasana.
 Exercise also helps to relieve  Baddha Konasana
stress, so it’s worth getting sweaty.  Janu Sirsasana
It help to manage infertility DIAGNOSTIC TEST
physically and mentally.  Semen analysis
 Avoid smoking, as it lowers sperm  Blood test: The lab will test for
count and increases the risk of levels of testosterone and other
misshapen sperm. hormones.
 Avoid alcohol, as it reduces  Ultrasound: This may reveal
testosterone production — it is issues such as ejaculatory duct
therefore sensible to moderate obstruction or retrograde
drinking. ejaculation.

 Keep your balls cool, as hot  Chlamydia test: Chlamydia can

testicles, may be less efficient at affect fertility,

producing sperm. THERAPEUTICS6 .

TREATMENT Homeopathic treatment can treat

 Surgery may include a procedure Infertility most accurately as it works on

to remove a varicose vein in the the root cause.

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 AGNUS CASTUS 30—Agnus is one sexual desire increases but decreases

of the top remedy for male infertility ability.
with erectile dysfunction. Agnus  CONIUM MACULATUM 30-
Castus is prescribed when both sexual Conium is prescribed when infertility
desire and physical ability are lacking. in males is present with orchitis. It is
Genitals are relaxed, flaccid, and cold. also effective when a history of
 ARGENTUM NITRICUM 6— suppressed sexual desire is present.
Argentum nitricum is an effective There is absence of sperms in semen.
remedy for male infertility with  SABAL SERRULATA Q--Sabal
erectile dysfunction . Coition is painful Serrulata is one of the best
and desire wanting. Argentum niticum homeopathic medicines for infertility
patients are melancholic, apprehensive in males with wasting (atrophy) of
of serious disease . They are impulsive testes.
, wants to do things in a hurry.  MEDORRHINUM 1000 —
 CALADIUM 30- Caladium is the best Medorrhinum is prescribed when
choice for impotency with mental infertility is due the presence of pus
depression. Sexual desire is present but cells or RBC’s are present in semen.
the genitals are relaxed with weak  STAPHYSAGRIA: This homeopathic
erections. There is no emission and no medicine is quite effective for both
orgasm during embrace. It is very male and female. This medicine is
effective for treating pruritus in genital mostly recommended to people who
organs. are gentle natured and shy.
 DAMIANA Q- Damiana is an  LYCOPODIUM: Homeopathic
excellent medicine for increasing the medicine Lycopodium is of great help
sperm count. Sperms are absent in for both young people and elderly
semen. It also corrects erectile people suffering from erectile
dysfunction. dysfunction.
 SELENIUM 30- Selenium is also an  NUPHAR LUTEUM: Homeopathic
effective medicine for infertility in medicine Nuphar Luteum can be
males from erectile dysfunction. beneficial for all those males with
Selenium is helpful for slow, weak erectile Dysfunction in whom the
erections with rapid desire to indulge in sexual activity is
emissions.Selenium is prescribed when totally absent.

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How to Cite this Article - Singh A. K., Gandhi N., Swati, Anand A.,Homoeopathy In a Male
Reproductive Disease. TUJ. Homo & Medi. Sci. 2023;6(3):45-51.

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