Botanical medicine for infertility.
The structure of the article:
3. How can herbal medicine and naturopathy help with infertility?
4. What herbs are used and why?
Infertility is the inability of a couple of childbearing age to conceive a child with regular sex life (at least 2 times a week for at least 1 year).
Approximately 8 % of couples face this problem. Important factors are also features and rhythm of sexual life, which can significantly affect the occurrence of infertility.
Most often, infertility is relative, that is, caused by some specific diseases.
The male factor accounts for half of all cases. Despite the widely implemented methods extrakorporale fertilization, the importance of phytotherapy is not reduced.
Among the many causes of infertility are:
1.Disorders of the endocrine system (ovulation disorders, endocrine diseases, metabolic disorders)
2. Gynecological diseases (endometriosis, uterine fibroids, polycystic ovary syndrome, tubal obstruction), as well as chronic inflammatory diseases of the pelvis, uterus, ovaries and fallopian tubes. They occupy a special place, as their prevalence is extremely high.
3. Autoimmune diseases (production of antibodies against spermatozoa, systemic inflammatory diseases with an autoimmune component).
The male factor of infertility is diverse. It concerns changes in both quality and quantity of sperm.
3. How can herbal medicine and naturopathy help with infertility?
Most often, 2 forms of female infertility can be corrected by herbal medicine, it is:
1.Endocrine forms.
2. Infertility due to gynecological diseases of inflammatory nature.
The mechanism of action of biologically active substances of plants includes the possibility of influencing endocrine function. The leading property of many plants are unique anti-inflammatory properties. After finding and establishing the root cause of infertility using all available methods of diagnosis and treatment, it is advisable to start with the selection of herbal medicine, adjusting the diet and eating habits.
Important! In solving the problem of infertility it is necessary to adhere to the principle from simple to complex. That is, to use at first more accessible and natural for the body methods of herbal medicine and lifestyle changes. Moreover, herbal medicine can be an important method during the most modern and high-tech methods of reproductive technology.
4. What herbs are used and why?
Endocrine forms of infertility are often closely associated with the presence of inflammatory changes in the pelvis. Medicinal herbs have a wide range of actions that can affect several pathological mechanisms.
However, before to apply the herbal simple diet recommendations can make a significant difference. In clinical practice, even replenishment of trace elements and phytonutrients can help in conception. In this regard, the action of aloe Vera fillet is well studied. It is the inner part of the skinless (fillet) in the dose range from 200 to 400 ml per day in some clinical situations contributed to the emergence of conception.
Concerning the properties of medicinal plants, it is necessary to say about their ability to provide anti-inflammatory and endocrine-like properties at the same time.
In Russia, the most popular plant was the boric uterus. This popularity of the plant is more related to the avalanche appearance of information about this plant than to the studied pharmacological properties.
In Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine, the Chinese Angelica, shatavari and Ashwaganda have gained a strong reputation for herbs that help in reproductive function.
From the pharmacological point of view, the presence of plant adaptogenic properties is an important factor for improving reproductive function. Adaptogens increase nonspecific resistance of the body, lead to the release of neurotransmitters and neuroendocrine-like substances.
To solve the problem of male infertility are most often used plants: mukuna (dopamine donor), Maca Peruvian, surepka, Goryanka.