Infertility

Infertility is a term referred to the inability of a person to help conceive a child.

This term is also used for women who might be able to conceive but cannot carry their pregnancy full term.

Studies show that this is a highly common condition which affects about one in seven couples trying to conceive. It can occur in either of the partners with equal probability.

There are several possible causes that can lead to an inability to conceive, in women, this might be because their ovaries have not matured enough and are unable to produce eggs.

Damaged, blocked or twisted fallopian tubes are another common cause of infertility amongst women; being over or under weight can adversely affect the chances of conception.

Fertility declines sharply after the age of 35, hence age is another factor which can cause problems in conception.

Men who have lower sperm counts or less motility of sperms also find it difficult to impregnate their wives.

Natural Cures for Infertility:

Banyan Roots:

Banyan roots can be used effectively to get rid of infertility in those women who have no congenital deformity of organic defect.

It should be dried in the shade for some days and then ground to a fine powder.

20 grams of this powder when mixed with milk and taken for 3 consecutive days post menses can be very beneficial in aiding conception.

After ingesting this remedy one should not have any food for some time.

This home remedy should be administered every month till conception occurs.

Jambul Leaves:

Ovarian or endometrium functional disorder can be treated using jambul leaves.

20 grams of these tender leaves of black berry fruit should be steeped in 250 ml of boiling water and then ingesting it with a tablespoon of honey or with a glass of buttermilk.

Nutrients and Vitamins:

Vitamins C, E and the nutrient zinc can prove very effective in treating infertility.

1000mg of Vitamin C, 30 mg of zinc and 100 I.U of vitamin E when taken daily can increase the chances of conception manifold.

Diet to Facilitate Conception:

A diet comprising of flax seeds, fish, soy, pumpkin seeds, green leafy vegetables, carrots, sprouts and other nuts and seeds is very beneficial to improves ones chances of conception.

Acidic foods especially acidic citrus fruits should be avoided when trying to conceive.

Alcohol, smoking, prescription medicines are the things one should avoid at all cost as these lower fertility dramatically.