Natural Ways to Boost Fertility – Dr Chanchal Sharma
What is infertility?
Infertility is the inability to conceive or impregnate. If it’s been one year or more and the woman is not getting pregnant even after several events of unprotected sex, then one or both partners may be infertile. If the woman is older than 35, the time for an infertility diagnosis drops to six months. Male infertility means infertility in a man, and female infertility means infertility in a female.
It is said that infertility is experienced by around 10 percent of newly married couples; while, in most of them, these issues get resolved by themselves eventually. Some have to take medicines for some time. But, in some people, infertility becomes a big issue as they keep on going through treatment but infertility issues remain the same.
When an infertile couple loses hope of pregnancy, they begin to think about other options such as IVF, adoption or surrogacy.
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What causes infertility in women?
The following could be the risk factors for female infertility.
- Blocked or damaged fallopian tubes
- Kidney disease
- Pelvic inflammatory disease
- Thyroid disease
- Sickle cell anemia
- Disorders of pituitary glands, like Cushing’s syndrome
- Irregular menstruation
- Celiac disease
- Earlier ectopic (tubal) pregnancy
- Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
- Endometriosis
- Fibroids
- Hormonal imbalance
- Malnutrition
How to Increase Fertility in Women | Natural Ways to Boost Fertility
Increasing fertility in women could also be done in a natural way. There are foods that can help you improve your fertility, such as lentils and pulses, salmon, Greek yogurt, beetroot, sweet potatoes, dark green, leafy vegetables and walnuts. They can provide essential nutrition and also help in the detoxification of the body. Essential nutrition such as protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals, folate and more can be helpful in improving fertility.
Fruits such as oranges, grapefruits, watermelon, berries, avocadoes and pomegranate can also be useful in boosting fertility.
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Ayurveda treatment for boosting fertility (Natural Ways to Boost Fertility)
Ayurveda can provide efficacious treatments for infertility. Ayurvedic herbs can render good results on fertility rates. Ayurveda can even help you boost fertility with PCOS. Some of the herbs are kalian ghrita, naari kalyan choorna, narayana choorna, chandraprabha vati, yograj guggulu, shatavari choorna, aloe vitals and kanchnaar guggul.
Ayurvedic therapies that the doctor can conduct as per their diagnosis are Panchkarma, vamana, virechana, swedana, uttar basti, basti karma and so on.
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What causes infertility in men?
The following are the risk factors for male infertility.
- Premature ejaculation
- Erectile dysfunction
- An injury in the scrotum or in the testicles
- Dilated veins in the scrotum (varicocele)
- Genetic disorders
- Testicles exposed to high heat
- Low sperm count
- Misuse or overuse of anabolic steroids
- Testicular cancer
- Undescended testicles
- Retrograde ejaculation
- Low sperm motility
How to boost fertility in men?
Most men have infertility issues due to low sperm count and/or motility, and bad quality of sperm. Therefore, it is necessary for men to take care of their sperm quality. Many men miss out on daily essential nutrition as they remain busy in their work and eat whatever less-healthy food they can get in a little time.
Stress and the habits of smoking and alcohol can also have a negative effect on men’s sperm quality. The following ways can help men improve their fertility.
- Exercise regularly to get rid of the toxins of the body. Exercise is also good for maintaining blood pressure and improving metabolism.
- Do not miss out on essential nutrition because the body needs it for various functioning, including the production of sperm.
- High stress can seriously impact one’s sex life and also the biological functioning of the body, including reproductive functions. And therefore, stress management is necessary. Do something that will help you release your stress. Take a head or body massage. Take a walk in the park. Listen to stress-relieving music etc.
- Having multiple sex partners can enhance the risk of aids and sexually transmitted infections. An STD infection can also cause infertility; and therefore, unsafe sexual relations should be avoided. Use a condom for your safety.
Risk factors for infertility for both genders
- Weight problems, overweight or underweight
- Age (40 and above for men, 35 and above for women)
- Substance abuse
- Diabetes
- Stress
- Eating disorders or unhealthy eating
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Excessive smoking or use of alcohol
- Cancer treatments or radiation therapies
- Environmental toxins such as insecticides, pesticides or lead
Which are the tests for diagnosing female infertility?
- Blood test
- Pelvic exam
- Hysteroscopy
- Transvaginal ultrasound
- Hysterosalpingogram (HSG)
- Saline sonohysterogram (SIS)
- Laparoscopy
Which are the tests for diagnosing male infertility?
- Blood test
- Semen analysis
- Scrotal ultrasound
What is the approach of Ayurveda in treating infertility?
Ayurveda believes in strengthening the body’s self-healing system as it is concerned not only about removing an illness or disease but also about the overall health of a person. Its approach can include:
Dietary Management
Diet plays a crucial role in our life. There are illnesses that occur in the body due to a wrong or harmful diet. There are foods (that enhance ojas) that are good for health, the mind, the energy levels of the body, and spiritual growth.
Ayurveda suggests that you include these foods in your diet. And there are also foods that create tamas. These foods cause dullness, illnesses and lethargy. You should avoid them, or if not possible, keep their quantity as minimal as possible.
The therapies that can give beneficial results for infertility are:
- Sodhana
- Ama pachana and agni deepana
- Vatanulomana
- And other effective therapies
Ayurvedic herbs for infertility
- Premature ovarian failure (POF) – dashmola, ashoka, guduchi, shatavari, jeevanti etc.
- Ovulation disorder – shatavari, aloe vera, ashoka, dashmola, guggulu etc.
- Blocked fallopian tubes, pelvic inflammatory disease, scar tissue (adhesions) – punarnava, guduchi etc.
Boost fertility naturally
Make an appointment with Doctor Chanchal Sharma, Aasha Ayurveda Clinic
Contact number: +91- 9811773770,
Website: www.aashaayurveda.com
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