Fallopian tube blockage causing infertility is a common cause of infertility in women. Tubal factor infertility incidence is increasing and this calls for immediate attention of Ayurveda to deal with treatment of blockage without any surgery.
ROLE OF FALLOPIAN TUBES IN CONCEIVING
The fallopian tubes are the thin tubes on both the side of the uterus. The tube acts as a pathway for the mature eggs to reach uterus for fertilization. If there is any obstruction in the path it leads to it is called blocked fallopian tube. The blockage may be in either or both the tubes. Such a situation leads to infertility and it accounts for almost 40% of infertility cases in women.
After each menstrual cycle an egg is released from the ovaries. The egg travels through the tubes into the uterus. The egg and sperms usually meet while travelling through the fallopian tube.
If one of the tube is blocked the egg may get fertilized depending upon the functioning of the ovaries the cause of blockage but if both the tubes are blocked it is impossible for a woman to get pregnant. Sometimes the tubes are totally blocked and at times they are partially blocked. There is a risk of tubal pregnancy or ectopic pregnancy in such cases.
In Ayurveda it is referred to pittaja yoni vyapada. Yonivyapad is compared with infection of reproductive organs.
OPEN THE TUBAL BLOCKAGE THROUGH AYURVEDA
Ayurveda offers natural treatment for blocked fallopian tubes. It includes diet and lifestyle modification along with herbal medicines and certain ayurvedic therapies.
If you are trying for pregnancy and your tubes are blocked, you may follow some of the natural treatment that can easily be adopted and followed.
IMPROVE YOUR DIET
– Consume food rich in vitamin C as it reduces inflammation and enhances immunity. It helps in healing the scars and thus removes the tubal blockage.
– Ginger is helpful in boosting fertility and unblocking the tubes. It’s anti-inflammatory and antioxidant nature helps in opening the blocked tubes.
– Garlic in moderation improves fertility and apart from this has other health benefits as well.
– Turmeric we all know is a natural anti-inflammatory. It is suggested not to take turmeric beyond specific dosage as it may have adverse effect.
– Consume variety of fruits and vegetables and remain hydrated
LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION
– Reduce your alcohol intake to improve your fertility and overall health.
– Exercise in daily routine can enhance fertility however there is no studies on the connection between exercise and tubal blockage.
– Yoga is beneficial in tubal blockage as some of the yoga poses stretches the pelvic muscles, improves the chances of conception and is recommended for tubal blockage as well.
– Stress is the main cause of infertility. Even if there is possibility of conceiving the stress factor may prevent it. It is scientifically proved that meditation helps to reduce stress and improve fertility
AYURVEDIC THERAPIES
Panchakarma has a wonder effect in Ayurveda. It is a detoxification therapy that eliminates the toxins out of the body.
Fertility massage with warm castor oil helps in unblocking the tubes. The massage is done on the abdominal area.
Basti karma along with snehana and tarpana helps in opening the blocked fallopian tube. Uttara basti is the treatment of choice for blocked fallopian tubes. The method works for all gynecological disorders. The medicated oil/ghee or decoction is administered through the urethra or vaginal route.
Some of the herbs such as shatavari, lodhra, ashoka, kumari, phala ghritam etc treats female infertility due to tubal blockage.
For most of the conditions that does not get treated by modern science, Ayurveda gives a hope to them. Tubal blockage treatment is though bit difficult but the result of ayurvedic treatment is very much encouraging.
Ayurveda aims in holistic approach towards treating female infertility due to tubal blockage or any other cause. The ancient science of Ayurveda cures the disease from the roots through herbal formulations, life style and diet modification and special ayurvedic therapies.
