The male equivalent of ovarian problems in females is testicular problems. The male testicles are the equivalent of the female ovaries. The only difference being is that the testicles are located outside of the body whereas the ovaries are located inside the body. Testicles are the male sex organ that produces semen.
Causes
Testicular problems are commonly seen in today’s society. Many factors can cause testicular problems, but some of the most common contributors include:
- Diet
- Excessive hormones
- STDs
Diet plays a large role in our overall health, including reproductive health. A diet high in meat and dairy products is one of the highest contributing factors in testicular disease including testiculitis, testicular cancer and low sperm count.
Consumption of meat and dairy products causes elevated cholesterol levels in the body. This in turn can clog the arteries, including the testicular artery. When this artery becomes clogged, blood and oxygen become less able to reach the testicles and supply them with nutrients.
Added hormones can affect both male and female reproductive health. Today, many meat and dairy products contain added hormones. These hormones eventually end up in our bodies, causing an imbalance between estrogen and testosterone. Low sperm count can be one result of lowered testosterone in men.
Taking synthetic hormones in the form of steroids is another way our natural hormone levels can be disrupted. These hormones can adversely affect the male reproductive system, leading to complications.
Untreated Sexually Transmitted Diseases can severely impair testicular health as well. When a disease in the body goes untreated, the symptoms can escalate. STDs should be treated in a timely manner in order to keep sexual health intact.
Healing Naturally
Modifying your diet is always the first step in alleviating disease. Greatly cutting back on or outright eliminating meat and dairy from your diet is key. A vegan diet is best, as it does not contain any animal or animal by-products. Many males are apprehensive about becoming vegan due to the protein myth, that vegans don’t acquire adequate amounts of proteins. This notion is false. Plants contain ample amounts of protein. Some high protein plants are:
- Spirulina
- Cholorella
- Blue Green Algae
- Irish Moss
Many professional athletes and body builders follow a vegetarian or vegan diet. It is possible to get plenty of protein without meat or dairy.
Eat foods that are high in zinc. Zinc is a beneficial mineral to the reproductive system. Males lose large amounts of zinc through ejaculation, which needs to be replaced. Zinc-rich foods include:
- Sunflower seeds
- Pumpkin seeds
- Dandelion root
- Alfalfa
- Burdock root
- Irish moss
- Cocculus root
- Garlic
- Horsetail
- Chaparral leaves
- Red Clover tops
- Rose hip
Herbs can also be very helpful in maintaining reproductive health. Herbs that are best for testicular health are:
- Yohimbe Bark
- Catuaba
- Tribulis
- Sarsaparilla
- Cocculus Root
- Licorice Root
- Damiana
- Muira Puama
- Peruvian Maca
- Ashwagandha
- Schizandra
- Eucommia
- Lycii
- Epimedium
Maintaining reproductive health is essential in creating overall health in the body. Remember, health starts on the inside!
Vincent Stevens is the senior content writer at Dherbs. As a fitness and health and wellness enthusiast, he enjoys covering a variety of topics, including the latest health, fitness, beauty, and lifestyle trends. His goal is to inform people of different ways they can improve their overall health, which aligns with Dherbs’ core values. He received his bachelor’s degree in creative writing from the University of Redlands, graduating summa cum laude. He lives in Los Angeles, CA.
