Fertility

Fertility is the ability to conceive and produce an offspring through normal or natural sexual activity.

In women, fertility is the ability to get pregnant, while in men, it refers to the ability to impregnate their partners.

Conceiving a child involves a number of conditions and complex stages. These conditions must be present and successfully completed before pregnancy is achieved. If any of these conditions are not present, infertility occurs.

Infertility is said to exist if pregnancy has not occurred after a year of engaging in unprotected sex.

Aside from increasing age, a number of factors may lead to infertility. In males, infertility is possibly caused by disturbance in the production of sperm cells, obstruction of the ducts that prevents the movement of sperm cells, changes in the quality and quantity of the seminal fluid, inadequate sperm count and problems in ejaculation.

The factors that cause infertility in women include the absence of ovulation, scarring of the fallopian tubes, uterine tumors, cervix and cervical mucus abnormalities and highly acidic vaginal secretions.

Fertility is assessed through a thorough medical history, complete physical assessment and a series of laboratory tests.

Natural Cures for Fertility:

Folic Acid:

Folic acid increases the chances of women to get pregnant by significantly decreasing the risk of ovulatory failure.

To increase fertility, it is suggested to take 0.4 mg of folic acid supplements every day, and for the first 12 weeks of conception. Folic acid is also needed to prevent neurological birth defects in the unborn child. Include green leafy vegetables, fruits and dried beans in your diet.

Choose products that are enriched or fortified with folic acid.

Dong Quai:

Dong quai is one of the most popular and effective home remedies to increase fertility. Often called the female ginseng, this traditional Chinese herbal remedy enhances fertility by regulating the menstrual cycle and hormonal secretion in women.

Dong quai contains coumarins, the chemical substances that are thought to improve the health of the uterine muscles. In addition, dong quai contains ferulic acid, which improves sperm quality.

Vitamin C:

Vitamin C improves fertility of women by increasing the amount of water in the cervical mucus. Clear, slippery and stretchy cervical mucus is considered the most fertile type as it provides a healthy reservoir for the sperm, increasing the chances of conception.

Include fruits and vegetables high in vitamin C in your diet. Cantaloupes, broccoli, oranges, Brussels sprouts, strawberries and kiwifruits are good sources of vitamin C.

Yohimbe Bark:

Yohimbe bark is a potent natural herbal remedy that boosts male fertility. Yohimbe bark is also found to dilate the blood vessels, which makes it a good natural cure for male impotence.

It is suggested to take five to 10 drops of tincture of yohimbe bark, three times per day.

Avoid foods rich in tyramine, such as cheese, red wine and liver, while taking yohimbe bark as it can cause severe hypertension.