Ayurvedic Treatment of Testicular Atrophy

Introduction

Testicular atrophy can be described as a condition of shrinking of testicles in males. Testicles are the two male reproductive glands present in the scrotum. The main function of the scrotum includes the regulation of the temperature around the area of testicles. The scrotum does its work by shrinking in response to cold temperatures and doing relaxation in response to warm sensations. These responses can make you feel like your testicles are smaller or larger than normal sometimes.

But the testicular atrophy is a condition of shrinkage in the testicles, not in the scrotum. This condition can occur due to various factors such as an injury, extreme exposure to chemicals, or an underlying condition.

Symptoms

The major sign and symptoms of testicular atrophy include the shrinkage of one or both the testicles. While some other symptoms can also be observed depending upon the age of the patient.

Signs and Symptoms Before Puberty

For the patients who didn’t achieve puberty, the additional symptoms of testicular atrophy involve the reduced or no development of secondary sexual characteristics like:

• Pubic hair
• Facial hair
• Larger penis size

Signs and Symptoms After Puberty

For the patients who achieved puberty, additional signs and symptoms of testicular atrophy include:

• Softer testicles
• Decreased or no growth of pubic hairs
• Decreased or no growth of facial hairs
• Reduced muscle mass
• Infertility
• Low sex drive

Causes

The main cause of testicular atrophy is Orchitis, which refers to the inflammation of the testicles. The main symptoms of orchitis are swelling and painful sensation in the testicles along with fever and nausea. The swelling in the testicles can make them look larger. The condition of Orchitis can eventually give rise to the testicular atrophy.

Mainly Orchitis is classified into two categories

• Viral Orchitis: This type of orchitis is commonly caused by mumps virus. About one in the three males suffering from the mumps after puberty have to face orchitis. This condition can develop within four to seven days of being affected with the mumps.
• Bacterial Orchitis: Bacterial orchitis usually develops due to sexually transmitted infections (STI) such as chlamydia or gonorrhea. While in some cases, bacterial orchitis occurs due to an infection in the urinary tract or by having a catheter or medical equipment inserted into the penis.

Some other causes other than orchitis developing the testicular atrophy include:

1. Age: As women undergo menopause, similarly men go through a process called andropause. In this condition, levels of testosterone decrease which can further lead to testicular atrophy.
2. Testicular Torsion: When a testicle rotates and twists the spermatic cord, testicular torsion happens. The spermatic cord is a blood vessel transporting the blood to the scrotum. But the twisted spermatic cord becomes less capable of supplying the blood into testicles and this condition causes pain as well as swelling in the testicles. If proper treatment is not taken at the right time, it can cause permanent testicular atrophy.
3. Varicoceles: A varicocele is similar to the varicose vein, but it is located near to the testicles whereas the varicose vein is present in the legs. Varicoceles mainly show its effect in the left testicles and can give damage to the sperm-producing tubules present inside the testicles. This process can make the affected testicle small in size.
4. Alcohol addiction: Excess intake of alcohol reduces the testosterone level as well as causes damage to the testicular tissue. So, alcohol can also give rise to testicular atrophy.
5. Anabolic steroid or estrogen use: Prolonged use of anabolic steroids and estrogen supplements can also cause testicular atrophy.

Risk Factors

The factors increasing the risk of being affected with testicular atrophy are:

1. Family history of testicular cancer
2. An undescended testicle
3. HIV infection
4. Carcinoma in situ of the testicle
5. Suffered through testicular cancer before

Diagnosis

When you visit a doctor’s clinic, he may ask you some questions regarding your sexual history and lifestyle. This will help the doctor in understanding if a sexually transmitted infection or alcohol is responsible for the testicular atrophy.

The doctor may also do a physical examination of the testicles, check their size, firmness, and texture. Several tests would be also prescribed by the doctor for a better understanding of the patient’s condition. These tests may be:

1. Testosterone level test
2. Complete blood count
3. Testicular ultrasound

Treatment

Treatment of testicular atrophy can be done by using Ayurvedic medicines. All Ayurvedic medicines consist of herbs that treat the disease naturally and permanently. To help the patients suffering from testicular atrophy, PLANET AYURVEDA formulated some wonderful remedies made up of standardized extracts herbs and free from any type of preservative, color, binder, filler, flavor, or any other artificial substance. Planet Ayurveda is a trustworthy organization helping patients struggling with chronic diseases in the whole globe. Millions of patients recovered their health by using the medicines of Planet Ayurveda as these medicines are totally Ayurvedic and natural. Thus, possesses no adverse effects on the patient and helps to overcome his disease by staying natural. Take a look at some marvelous remedies offered by Planet Ayurveda to treat testicular atrophy.

Herbal Remedies by Planet Ayurveda

1. Atirasadi Churna
2. Chanderprabha Vati
3. Tribulus Power
4. Male Support Formula
5. Musli Strength Capsules

Product Description

1. Atirasadi Churna

It is a blended mixture containing the potency of 13 herbs as standardized extracts of 13 herbs are used by Planet Ayurveda in preparing Atirasadi churna. These herbs include Kesar (Crocus sativus), Akarkara (Anacyclus pyrethrum), Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris), Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), etc. All these herbs work in a synergistic manner to enhance the overall body health mainly on the reproductive system. This churna is very beneficial to use in the condition of testicular atrophy.

Dosage: Take one teaspoonful twice daily with normal water after meals.

2. Chanderprabha Vati

Planet Ayurveda used the best quality extracts of 23 herbs such as Shilajit (Asphaltum), Guggul (Commiphora mukul), Mustak (Cyperus rotundus), Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), and 19 more herbs in formulating Chanderprabha vati tablets. The use of these tablets will improve your overall body health and prevent a wide range of diseases such as testicular atrophy, diabetes, obesity, menstrual cramps, etc.

Dosage: 2 tablets twice daily with lukewarm water after meals.

3. Tribulus Power

The herb Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris) is extracted and its pure form is consumed in preparing Tribulus power capsules. These capsules provide strength to the body, youthfulness, and nourishes the body. Along with that, these capsules enhance digestive fire and are used in the treatment of diabetes, testicular atrophy, breathing disorders, piles, heart disorders, etc.

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

4. Male Support Formula

Male Support formula made in the house of Planet Ayurveda contains standardized extracts of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Shilajit (Black bitumen), and Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris). As the name indicates, these capsules enhance the male’s reproductive organs and ensure their normal health by supporting them required nourishment.

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

5. Musli Strength Capsules

Planet Ayurveda’s Musli strength capsules are processed with the best quality extracts of Safed Musli (Chlorophytum borivilianum) and Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris). Consumption of Musli strength capsules will boost the functioning of the reproductive system and prevent it from a variety of diseases that can interfere with the normal functioning of the reproductive organs.

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

Conclusion

If you or your near one is facing the issue of testicular atrophy, there is no need to worry. Above mentioned herbal remedies are very effective in the treatment of this disease in a natural manner. As the herbs are present inside these medicines, there is no side-effect given by these medicines in the patient’s body.