Causes of Kidney Yang Deficiency in Women

      In our daily lives, we may encounter various health conditions. In fact, mild health issues can often be improved through dietary adjustments and certain traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) approaches. Spleen-kidney yang deficiency is a very common condition; next, let’s explore its symptoms—and specifically, what causes kidney yang deficiency in women?

Causes of Kidney Yang Deficiency in Women

Kidney yang deficiency in women may result from congenital insufficiency, improper diet, emotional distress, or invasion by external cold pathogens. If the mother suffered from spleen-kidney yang deficiency during pregnancy, this condition may be inherited by the child; congenital insufficiency may manifest as qi deficiency, lethargy, and other symptoms characteristic of spleen-kidney yang deficiency. Regularly consuming fatty, sweet, sticky, or greasy foods—or excessive alcohol—while neglecting dietary moderation can impair the spleen and stomach, leading to spleen qi deficiency and stagnation of spleen yang, which subsequently affects kidney yang and results in spleen-kidney yang deficiency.

Most cases of kidney yang deficiency in women stem from unhealthy lifestyle and dietary habits. Congenital factors also play a role: some individuals are born with constitutional differences predisposing them to spleen-kidney yang deficiency. Regular consumption of raw, cold foods directly damages the yang qi of both the spleen and kidneys, leading to yang deficiency in these organs. Irregular sleep patterns, chronic late-night activity, and lack of physical exercise can also deplete yang qi, contributing to spleen-kidney yang deficiency.

Patients are advised to maintain healthy lifestyle habits, follow a balanced diet, avoid spicy and irritating foods, and abstain from smoking and alcohol. We hope this information proves helpful to you.