Patient's question:
Last week, I had a health check-up at my workplace. My other test results were normal, but I was diagnosed with mild benign prostatic hyperplasia. The doctor initially said it wasn't a big deal and that medication and some self-care would be sufficient. However, we are now planning to have a child, and I'm worried that Western medicine might affect sperm quality. I'm considering using traditional Chinese medicine instead.Doctor's answer:
Hello! Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common disease in middle-aged and elderly men of the urinary and reproductive system, falling under the categories of "dampness obstruction" and "dysuria" in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Clinical diagnosis is divided into three patterns: insufficient kidney qi, qi stagnation and blood stasis, and heat-toxin stagnation. TCM external therapies have shown excellent efficacy for this condition.Advantages of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):
TCM herbs and foods are derived from minerals, plants, and animal medicines in nature, with no toxic side effects. TCM herbs do not develop drug resistance, allowing the sustained and flexible use of the "dampness obstruction formula" until the disease is completely cured. This is a unique advantage of TCM.