What causes yin deficiency in men?

In general, yin deficiency in men may be caused by factors such as prolonged熬夜 (staying up late) depleting yin, excessive fatigue damaging body fluids, hyperthyroidism, diabetes, and chronic bronchitis. It is recommended to seek timely medical attention, identify the underlying cause, and receive symptomatic treatment under a doctor's guidance. Specific analysis is as follows:

1. Prolonged熬夜 depleting yin: Staying up late continuously consumes the body's yin fluids, leading to insufficient yin and resulting in yin deficiency. Maintain regular作息 (daily routines), avoid staying up late, and ensure 7–8 hours of sleep each night to allow the body to naturally replenish yin fluids.

2. Excessive fatigue damaging body fluids: Long-term overwork or intense physical activity can deplete qi, blood, and body fluids, triggering yin deficiency. Reasonably balance work and rest, avoid overexertion, take time to rest when tired, and reduce high-intensity activities.

3. Hyperthyroidism: Excessive hormone secretion accelerates metabolism, consuming yin fluids and manifesting symptoms of internal heat due to yin deficiency. Patients may follow medical advice to use medications such as methimazole tablets, propylthiouracil tablets, or carbimazole tablets to control metabolic rate.

4. Diabetes: Persistently high blood glucose levels lead to depletion of body fluids, causing yin deficiency with heat and dryness. Patients may follow medical advice to use metformin hydrochloride sustained-release tablets, gliclazide sustained-release tablets, acarbose tablets, and other medications to stabilize blood sugar and reduce fluid loss.

5. Chronic bronchitis: Persistent coughing damages lung yin, which may further affect the body’s overall yin fluids, leading to yin deficiency. Patients may follow medical advice to use nourishing yin and clearing lung heat remedies such as Yangyin Qingfei Pills, Chuanbei Pipa Syrup, or Baihe Gujin Pills to nourish lung yin and relieve coughing.

In daily life, consume more yin-nourishing foods such as tremella fungus, goji berries, and lily bulbs, and avoid spicy and irritating foods. Engage moderately in gentle exercises like tai chi or walking, maintain a cheerful mood, minimize emotional fluctuations that may consume yin, and gradually regulate the state of yin deficiency.