For pregnancy, fertilization must occur of a female egg by male partner’s sperm. A number of follicles are present in the ovaries right from birth. After a female attains puberty, these follicles mature to produce eggs, one egg a month. These eggs are released during mid cycle (called Ovulation) and are picked by ampullary end of Fallopian tubes.

These are the pair of tubes, one each side of uterus, which help in transport of eggs to uterus. If sperms are deposited around vagina at the time of ovulation, they swim up to reach the tubes, and under favorable circumstances, fertilization occurs in the tubes itself. Post fertilization, zygote is formed which reaches uterus for implantation and further development of embryo.

Infertility is the inability of a couple to get pregnant due to causative factors related to female or male.

• Inability to conceive in spite of unprotected intercourse for a year
• Irregular periods
• Long menstrual cycle (more than 35 days) or very short (less than 21 days) (normal cycle should be 28+/- 7 days)

Homeopathy plays a crucial role in the treatment of female infertility with its holistic, individualistic approach which treats the patient and not merely the disease.

• Ovulation Problems: Ovulation is a process when a mature egg is released from the ovary. This egg travels through fallopian tubes. This egg needs to be fertilized by sperm for pregnancy to occur. If, there is no ovulation, there will be no chance of pregnancy. Common problems are Anovulation (absence of ovulation), poor ovarian reserve and ovarian cancer.

It can be due to hormonal imbalances as seen in Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD), substance abuse, premature ovarian failure, thyroid diseases, excessive weight gain or weight loss, hypothalamic dysfunction and excess of prolactin hormone (due to dysfunction of pituitary gland, situated in brain) and extreme stress.

• Tubal factor: Fallopian tubes are tubes where egg meets sperm and gets fertilized. If both the tubes are blocked, it prevents the fertilization. Blockage of tubes can be due to many reasons including Pelvic Inflammatory Diseases, pelvic tuberculosis, pelvic surgery leading to adhesions, infections, endometriosis, scars or adhesions, history of ectopic pregnancy, congenital problem, medicines like DES (Diethylstilbestrol) and chronic illness.
• Uterine factors: Abnormal structure of uterus, presence of fibroids, polyps, endometriosis may cause infertility.
• Cervix problems: Any abnormalities in the cervical mucus, anti sperm antibodies, cervical stenosis may prevent the entry of sperms inside uterus leading to infertility.

Rare vaginal factors like vaginal obstruction can also cause Infertility in woman.

Unexplained causes: Sometimes, there could be no cause found for causing infertility.

• Relationship problem: Infertility can make your relationships troublesome. It can lead to severe marital discord and family problems.
• Social stigma: Infertility is associated with social stigma. Infertile women may have to face severe criticism in some areas of society. This leads to guilt feeling.
• Risk of fertility drugs used in fertility treatment: Fertility drugs use to make more follicles can increase the risk of multiple pregnancy, birth defects, premature labor and OHSS (Ovarian hyper stimulation Syndrome). In OHSS, ovaries swell and cause pain, vomiting, nausea and diarrhea.
• Anxiety and depression: Childlessness makes you feel incomplete which can lead to immense depression and anxiety.
• Financial aspect: Most of the fertility treatment especially IVF you are expensive.

• Homeopathic treatment for female infertility can help you enjoy the bliss of motherhood.Homeopathy can achieve wonderful results in treatment of female infertility.
• In Homeopathy, hormonal balance is corrected with well selected constitutional medicines.
• Homeopathy can treat conditions like Pelvic inflammatory diseases, endometriosis, PCOD with par excellence. These conditions are among important causes of Female Infertility.
• Homeopathic medicines for female infertility helps achieve normal and natural ovulation more regularly, and improves the egg quality which increases your chance of conception. Homeopathy does not use any external or unnatural hormones,and so there are no side effects on your body and ovary.

Some conditions which are more or less similar to FEMALE INFERTILITY are-

• Premature Ovarian Failure: Failure of normal functioning of ovary before woman completes her 40 years of age is known as premature ovarian failure. It can result in infertility.
• Tubal Ligation: Surgery to perform sterilization in woman who has completed her family.

Do’s:

• Practice sex more often preferably, every alternate day to increase your chance of conception. Track your fertilized period and plan intercourse accordingly. Most fertile period is the day of ovulation (usually 12 to 16 days before the menstrual period begins).
• Maintain ideal weight
• Reduce stress with meditation, yoga and relaxation techniques

Don’ts:

• Do not perform rigorous exercise
• Limit intake of caffeine, alcohol.
• Do not smoke

Foods to eat: Following vitamins and minerals increase the chances of fertility and regulate the female hormonal system very effectively.

• Folic acid: Foods like asparagus, green vegetables, fruits
• Vitamin C: Fruits like oranges, mangoes, strawberries, gooseberry, broccoli, lemon, kiwi
• Zinc: Oysters, eggs, fish, soy products
• Selenium: Meat, fish, whole grains
• Iron: dates, beetroots, dark vegetables, dry fruits, liver
• Healthy fats, whole grains, low fat diary products
• Organic foods

Foods to avoid

• Unhealthy fatty and sugar laden foods like junk foods, refined sugars
• Limit alcohol and caffeine
• Foods with preservatives and artificial colors