Are you having problems conceiving, then you are not alone in this? One of the studies published that 8% to 12% of reproductive-aged partners experience infertility. Around 50% of the cases are due to male infertility. It is noted that female fertility starts declining at the age of 30.

If you are experiencing the same issue then in this topic we are going to take you through the approach for treating infertility through Ayurveda. Undergoing the infertility ayurvedic treatment makes it easier for you to understand the problem in-depth as the root-cause is treated so that the problem is addressed correctly. At Dr Vatsyayan’s Sanjivani Ayurvedshala, the Ayurvedic doctor for infertility will ensure that the treatment plan is strategized as per your condition or the diagnosis results.

What is Infertility?

Infertility involves the condition in which reproductive health is impacted. Infertility is diagnosed when the woman is not able to conceive after 12 months of trying. During this time, the couple needs to have unprotected and regular sexual intercourse. At this point, the partners must be tested so that the possible causes are determined. If the couple is trying to conceive for 5 years but still not able to see the desired results then it is important to seek medical advice.

Understanding Panchamahabhutas

Pancha mahabhutas describe five important elements of nature. Ayurveda follows the approach that there are certain basic elements which are the important part & these elements are mentioned below:

• Vayu (Air)
• Thejus (Fire)
• Akasa (Space)
• Prithvi (Earth)
• Ap (Water)

This approach connects our mind, body, and everything present around us. The body is supported and composed by dhatus, malas, and doshas. Dhatus helps to comprise the major physical parts of the body and these include the following:

• Cells
• Organs
• Bones
• Membrane
• Tissues
• Fats
• Skin
• Sheath

The dhatus can be normal or abnormal. The normal form is Prasanna rupa and the Abnormal form is Mala Rupa. Mala rupa acts like a toxin in the body due to which the body is not able to respond correctly. The reproductive tissues are referred to by the Shukra which can take an abnormal form. If you are trying to conceive then it can result in problems.

What Is Ayurvedic Treatment for Infertility?

Ayurvedic treatment includes checking the body historically. During the diagnosis, the ayurvedic doctor is going to ask you different questions. Treatment starts when the doctor is not able to determine what is causing the infertility issue.

Infertility treatments include:

Panchakarma

Proper balances of doshas are needed and Panchkarma treatment helps to detoxify the body so that this balance is achieved. You need to quit smoking, drinking, unhealthy food, and toxic activities that affect the body. To increase the chances of conception you need to mentally, physically, and emotionally active.

Banyan Tree Bark

During this treatment, the doctor suggests you take dried banyan tree bark and it is mixed with sugar. You need to take it every morning for 2 months about 17 to 18 grams.

Ashwagandha Churna And Kapikacchu

These medications are given to the male partner which helps to increase the sperm count & quality. You need to take it with milk every day.

Ayurveda Diet Recommendations

Nutrients are an important part when you are trying to conceive. Make sure you are following your diet to resolve infertility issues. Some of the best food choices are mentioned below:

• Whole grains
• Dried fruits
• Milk and another dairy item
• Almonds
• Fresh fruits & vegetables.

  – Dr  Anshu Vatsyayan

Of the three types of cells our blood is composed of – the red blood cells, the white blood cells and the platelets, the first ones or the red cells contain hemoglobin; an iron rich protein that carries oxygen from the lungs to the tissues of the body. Anemia is a condition when our blood  doesn’t have enough red cells. Described in ayurvedic literature as ‘pandu roga’ or commonly referred to as ‘raktalpta’, anaemia affects a large number of our population, more commonly the women.   

Modern medicine describes anaemia according to its causes which range from simple deficiencies of iron, folic acid or B vitamins to certain conditions where the red cells are damaged due to  infections, intake of drugs and some autoimmune or chronic disease process. Ayurveda attributes wrong or under nutrient diet and the doshic imbalance or the physiological malfunctioning as the main reasons of it. On an average more than twenty percent  of the female population suffers from anemia.  

Except weakness and fatigue, mild anemia does not produce any serious symptoms. Its worsening or chronic forms  are accompanied by a number of systemic disturbances like the pallor of skin, gums and nails, tachycardia or fast heart beat, shortness of breath, chest pain, anorexia and low immunity. In women these presentations are compounded by many other problems like menstrual disturbances such as  excessive or less bleeding and irregular periods, recurrent infections,  edema and  general rundown and  lassitude.  

Anemia poses greater risk for women who are of child bearing age or are going through a phase of pregnancy.  Due to the loss of blood, occurring during periods or the increased demand of it for the development of the foetus during pregnancy, the iron  reserves in the body  are depleted more rapidly. Though capacity of body to absorb iron from the diet is a crucial factor, but on an average the Indian woman’s food and eating style does not support her in this regard.  

In our country, majority of women are not only vegetarian but are also not mindful to avail a nutritious diet. In the rural, poverty stricken and uneducated sections of society, the girl child is mostly anemic and undernourished. Anemia is less common among the section of society which does not subscribe to certain beliefs that come in the way of getting proper nutrition from the diet. Of the non vegetarian food, egg, fish,  liver and other red meats are  an excellent source of iron. 

 For vegetarians, whole grains, leafy green vegetables and fruits provide sufficient blood forming factors. Palak, methi leaves, chukandar, carrots and tomatoes among vegetables and  apple, banana, black grapes and plums from the fruit side are a good source of  iron. Vitamin C enhances the absorption of iron and concomitant use of citreous fruit  with  a balanced  diet can be of great help in anemia. Calcium, zinc, antacids, junk food and additives found in packed and preserved eatables interfere with the proper absorption of iron. 

 Starting from simple bhasmas of lauh, mandoor and swarn makshik there are several other ayurvedic medicines like punarnava mandoor, navayas lauha, lauhasava and pradrantak lauha which are easily absorbed and help women to fast gain normal health.