According to statistics, 1 out of 6 people experience infertility, although there are alternative ways to conceive. Here, we will discuss the most natural ways that can help you conceive in no time without any surgeries involved.
Causes of Infertility
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
This condition causes anovulation and/or absent, painful or heavy periods. It is caused by a hormonal imbalance that stops the growth or release of eggs from the ovaries.
Fibroids
Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous tumours that usually grow within the muscular wall of the uterus. Hormonal fluctuations and other factors cause them.
Endometriosis
This is a condition whereby cells and tissues similar to the uterus grow outside the uterus, usually causing inflammation, poor egg quality and hormonal imbalances.
Elevated Natural Killer Cells
Natural killer cells, better known as killer cells, are immune cells that kill invading/foreign cells, such as cancerous cells and even sperm. This means elevated Natural killer cells in the uterus are responsible for poor implantation.
4 Ayurvedic Treatments For Infertility
This term is derived from the words “Ayu”, which means life, and “Verda”, which means science. It is not modern technology, but it involves knowing and treating any ailments that concern the body. In other words, an imbalance in one of these areas, body, mind, or soul, can affect the other.
These are some of the ayurvedic fertility treatments in no particular order.
Ashwagandha
This is a shrub that is called Indian ginseng or winter cherry. It is a shrub used for medicinal purposes and known for its stress-relieving properties. It balances hormones and calms the nerves, boosting fertility in both men and women.
Gokshura
Gokshura is a strong herb that plays an integral part in influencing the fertility of both men and women, especially in men, because it increases sperm quality and sperm count.
Bala
Bala is a Sanskrit term that means strength. It strengthens the reproductive tissues and system.
Lodhra
Lodhra is an Ayurvedic herb with multiple medicinal purposes, specifically for female health. It helps treat various gynaecological issues that include leucorrhea(excessive vaginal discharge) and PCOS.
Ayurvedic Therapies For Infertility Treatments
Let us discuss some therapies that can help reduce infertility.
Ayurvedic treatments are still widely practised, and these include four foundations in approach to health, which are ahara(diet), vihara(lifestyle),aushadhi(medicine) and chikitsa(therapy). It consists of three fundamental body types, which are also referred to as doshas, which are Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Each body type is represented by biological energies that influence the mental, emotional and physical characteristics, and it also involves knowing and treating any ailments that concern the body. Panchakarma includes five cleansing aspects that help cleanse the body of all toxins, rejuvenate the body and help with overall fertility. A personal diet plan will help you eat clean and healthy food to nourish the body and improve egg production and quality. In addition to that, a healthy lifestyle that includes meditation and yoga will help promote blood circulation to the reproductive system and balance hormones.
At Ananta Ayurveda, we aim to improve overall well-being and provide a suitable environment for conception through herbal medicine to address any underlying health or fertility conditions. Our Ayurvedic treatments offer a natural and holistic approach when it comes to enhancing fertility.