Infertility (in Woman): Natural
Treatment
In Ayurveda, if the breasts, ovaries, and uterus are not
well developed and the patient cannot ovulate, then it is considered primary
infertility (shandi yoni). Women with this condition
cannot conceive due to a genetic defect. The monthly cycle may or may not be regular
in such women. Decreased fertility (vandhyatva), which is also primary
infertility, can be treated. Secondary infertility is known as kakavandhya according to Ayurveda.
There are four major causes for primary infertility:
systemic (dosadhatu mediated), congenital (beejadosa), vaginal and organic defects (yonivyapat),
and idiopathic (daiva). Conventionally, infertility is attributed
equally to both factors, male and female. In the female factor, congenital and
acquired structural abnormalities, ovulatory defects, and a hormonal imbalance
should be investigated. The psychological factor is a very important precipitating
factor and needs to be considered.
The infertility can be primary or secondary. Primary
infertility refers to those who have never conceived. Secondary infertility
applies to those who have conceived in the past.
Ayurvedic treatment differs according to
etiopathogenesis. When infertility is due to congenital or idiopathic causes,
it cannot be treated. It is clearly mentioned in the classical texts that when
a woman has any local defect, she cannot conceive. Those disorders should be
treated first and her menstrual cycle should be regular. Cleansing therapies
are carried out using herbs and formulas that have a penetrating capacity
(e.g., Triphala/Trikatu kwatha, kshara taila). The jeevaniya gana, rasayana, and vajikarana group of formulations not only
enhance strength and vigor, but improve the internal environment of the reproductive
system. Formulas such as ashokarishta, phala ghrita, and shatavari kalpa give excellent results. Amalaki, guduchi, bala, and ashwagandha are some of the uterine and ovarian tonics which promote fertility.
If infertility is due to anovulation, then using
clomiphene citrate alone or in combination with some steroids or human gonadotrophins
will be the best choice.
Note:
1. Detailed articles
containing gynecological diseases specific Ayurvedic information/knowledge are
in que and no sooner will be published on the blog.
2. The information shared
in the article or any other article on the blog is having sole purpose of
creating awareness about benefits Ayurveda or traditional medicine system
across the world and informative in nature.
3. It is strongly
recommended to consult a registered expert before following or adopting any
information provided in this article or on this blog.