Chinese Medicine has several preparations which can treat the problem. In young people, it is considered to be a weakness of the kidneys and the liver. Too much anxiety and stress can bring about liver Qi stagnation, which weakens the kidneys and can occasionally cause impotence. No single treatment will help all causes, since the causes vary considerably, but in general a prescription called Sextone and also cibot root can help.

When a patient has a sperm disorder a Chinese Medicine practitioner will first check to see if an infection or tumour is involved, or if the testicles have descended. These conditions must be treated first. When a low sperm count is the problem, Chinese herbs to strengthen and tonify the kidneys will improve this condition. A wide variety of herbs can be used to help, but the cause may vary from kidney essence to a deficiency of kidney yang or kidney yin, with a different form of treatment in each case.