Ayurvedic Medicine For Female Infertility

Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive or carry a pregnancy to term after a year of unprotected regular sex. The cause of infertility can be caused by one or both of the male and female partners. Sometimes, the cause of infertility remains unknown.

Female infertility accounts for 35-40% of infertility in general. Treatment depends on the specific cause identified. Ayurvedic herbal treatment for female infertility is explained below. Ovulation disorder is the most common factor for female infertility.

This is often due to an alteration in the reproductive system involving the hypothalamus (a region of the brain), the pituitary gland, the adrenal glands, the thyroid gland, the ovaries, and the uterus.

This cycle may be disrupted using standard traditional ayurvedic formulations such as Chandraprabha Vati, Yograj Guggulu, and Dashmoolarishta Ashokarishta.

Useful Herbal Medicines

1. Ashoka (Saraca indica)
2. Dashmool (Ten Roots)
3. Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus)
4. Aloe (Aloe vera)
5. Guggulu (Commiphora)
6. Hirabol (Commiphora myrrh)
7. Harmal (Paganum harmala)

Diseases And Cure

1. Ovulation problems caused by polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): In this case, it can be treated with Latakaranj (Caesalpinia crista), Varun (Crataeva nuevula) Kanchnaar (Bauhinia variegata) and Guggulu.

2. Thyroid gland disorders: They can be treated with Arogya Vardhini, Guggulu, and Punarnava Kanchnaar.

3. Adrenal gland disorders: It can be treated with Gokshuradi Guggulu, Gomutra, Haritaki, Punarnava (Boerhaavia diffusa), Saariva (Hemidesmus indicus), and Deodar (Cedrus deodara).

4. Tumors of the pituitary gland (which secrete excess prolactin): It can be treated with Kanchnaar Guggulu, Panch Tikta Ghruta Guggulu, Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Mogra (Jasminum Sambac) and Musta (Cyperus rotundus).

5. Diabetes is treated with medications like Gudmar (Gymnema Sylvestre) and Amalaki, Obesity: It is treated with Medohar Guggulu, Amalaki, Psyllium (Plantago ovata), and Lashuna (Allium sativum).

6. Psychological stress: it can be treated using Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri), jatamansi (jatamansi Nardostachys), and Vacha (Acorus calamus). Excessive exercise and weight loss can also lead to problems with ovulation.

7. Premature ovarian failure (POF), though relatively rare, is a major cause of female infertility: This condition can be treated using Ashoka, dashmool, Chandraprabha, Shatavari, Guduchi, and Jeevanti (Leptadania reticulata). These drugs can be given in addition to hormone replacement therapy.

8. Blocked fallopian tubes, adhesions (scar tissue), and pelvic inflammatory disease can also result in infertility: The Medicines like Kaishor Guggulu, Triphala Guggulu, Guduchi, Kutki (Picrorrhiza kurroa), and Punarnava can be used in these conditions. A treatment modality called “Uttar-Basti” can also be used for blocked tubes and adhesions minimum. Large fibroids and severe structural abnormalities are best treated surgically.

9. Cervical mucus sperm can react by either blocking penetration (usually due to infection) or killing sperm (due to the presence of antibodies): These conditions can be treated with herbal medicines such as Vata (Ficus bengalensis), Ashwatha (Ficus religiosa), Udumbara (Ficus glomerata), Plaksha (Ficus infectora) Shirisha (Albizia Lebec), Haridra (Curcuma longa), Yashtimadhuk ( Glycerrhiza glabra), Saariva and Manjishtha (Rubia cordifolia).

10. Women who are underweight or have a small uterus, underdeveloped or cervix: It can be treated with medications such as Shatavari, Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Vidarikand (Pueraria tuberosa), Ksheervidari (Ipomoea digitata), Bala (Sida cordifolia), Samudrashok (Argyria speciosa), Nagbala (Grewia hirsuta), Shrungatak (Trapa natans) and Yashtimadhuk.

11. Some women do conceive but are unable to hold the pregnancy to term: This can occur due to an incompetent os (opening weak cervix – the mouth of the uterus), genetic abnormalities in the fetus (fetus), or an immune reaction to infection (generally known as TORCH infections).

Surgical ligation, along with other treatments and complete bed rest, usually deals with operating system incompetence.

Immunomodulatory therapy can be given using Guduchi, Kantakari (Solanum xanthocarpum) Brihati (Solanum indicum), Gokshur (Tribulus terrestris), Bhrungraj (Eclipta alba), Yashtimadhuk, Pippali (Piper longum), Bharangi (Clerodendrum serriatum) Padmakashtha (Prunus cerasoides ) Rasna (Pluchea lanceolata) and Manjishtha.

The ancient Ayurvedic texts mention several herbal formulations that can occur throughout the nine months of pregnancy to prevent abortion and help the healthy growth of the fetus optimal.

Known physical and organ defects and genetic abnormalities that run in the family, can address the use of these drugs several months before attempting conception.

For example, some couples may want to improve skin color, height, or intelligence, and others may want to avoid heart disease and lung problems such as asthma, in their future children. Even healthy couples can make use of such herbal formulations.

This is a brief description of the various causes of female infertility and their Ayurvedic herbal treatment.