Infertility

• Ovulatory problems such as eggs are not produced (polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), egg is not released from ovaries, etc.
• Fertilized egg does not attach to linings of the Uterus
• Fertilized egg or embryo does not survive after attaching to the lining of Uterus
• Tubal blockage
• Pelvic inflammatory disease(PID) caused by infections like tuberculosis
• Age-related factors (Advanced maternal age)
• Uterine disorders
• Endometriosis
• Structural deformity in uterus, fallopian tube or ovaries
• Hormonal imbalance such as under/over active thyroid glands (Thyroid disorder), etc
• Lifestyle disorders: Diabetes, obesity, etc.
• Clotting disorders
• Smoking, alcoholism, drug abuse, etc.
• Abnormal growths: such as fibroids or polyps, cancer or tumor in the uterus and cervix
• Drug induced infertility E.g. chemotherapy drugs, long term use of NSAIDs, etc
• Radiation therapy
• Autoimmune disorders, such as anti-phospholipids syndrome (APS)
• Birth defects that affect the reproductive tract (Anatomical deformity)
• Eating disorders or poor nutrition
• Scarring from sexually transmitted infection, abdominal surgery or endometriosis

Semen is the milky fluid that is released by the genital of male during the intercourse. It consists of viscous fluid and sperm. Sperm must have right shape and able to travel rapidly and accurately towards the egg. The following semen issues are responsible for Male infertility:

• Decreased sperm count (Oligozoospermia)(<10 million/ml)
• No sperm (Azoospermia)
• Low sperm mobility
• Abnormal morphology of sperm (Teratozoospermia i.e. abnormal shape)
• Bloackage of the male duct system
• Hormonal imbalance
• Impotence
• Structural or physiological defects of genital organs (birth defects)
• Genetic deformity
• Infection like Mumps (due to Mumps Orcitis)
• Old age
• Lifestyle disorders: Obesity, Diabetes, etc.
• Prolonged exposure to high heat.
• Heavy use of alcohol, excessive smoking, drug abuse, etc
• Medicines such as cimetidine, spironolactone, and nitrofurantoin
• Cancer treatments, including chemotherapy and radiation
• Premature ejaculation
• Scarring from sexually transmitted infections, injury, or surgery
• Vasectomy or failure of vasectomy reversal
• Abnormality in semen due to Testicular cancer or testicular surgery

How Ayurveda can help with IVF-IUI?

Along with our treatment you can also seek for an IVF-IUI treatment in which our treatment plan will help you to improve your reproductive health before and during pregnancy and thus helps in sustaining the pregnancy. It also assures a better health of the progeny.

Our Ayurvedic specialist consultant will take your detailed consultation and accordingly a treatment plan will be given which includes various herbal medications, subtle detoxification/ Panchakarma, herbal massage based therapies, Yoga, exercise and Yogic breathing techniques.

Herbal medication

Internal herbal medication are given after considering all the factors. A herbal combination may include Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus), Yashtimadhu (Glycchriza glabra), Lajvanti (Mimosa pudica), Tal makhana (Asteracantha longifolia), Bala beej (Abutilon indicum), Bramhi (Bacopa monieri) etc.

Herbal massage based therapies

The following measures should be undertaken viz. Basti of various types like yog, rajyapana, uttar basti, etc, application of Kalka (levitated paste of herbal drugs), Pichu (medicated plugs – pecharies) and Achamana (washes with herbal decoctions) as described under the treatment of Gynecological cases in Ayurveda.

These therapies may also include Abhyanga (body massage), Mardana(deep tissue massage), etc. which mainly de-stress the body and mind thus helps in relaxing and reliving from psychological stress related to infertility, if any.

Detoxification/Panchakarma

Panchakarma/Detoxification therapies should be done for both the partners before the conception takes place. It helps in the elimination of toxins rapidly from the body, thus removing the toxin barrier and enhancing the effect of herbal medications. Along with this it also helps in providing healthy environment (in body) for the process of conception so that the offspring is healthy in all aspects.

These include therapies like Vaman (detoxification through upper channels), Virechan (Detoxification through lower channels), Basti (enema therapy), Nasya (nasal medications), etc.

These subtle or intensive detoxifications as decided by our Ayurvedic Consultant will help you to achieve the desired results.

Diet and lifestyle recommendations

Healthy eating habits and general dietary rules are suggested to improve your health. This will enhance your physical stamina by nullifying the effect of poor dietary habits. Along with the above treatment plan diet is also the main component in treating infertility as a primary or secondary cause.

Yoga and exercise recommendations

Yoga and exercises are the most important part of your treatment to get relief from mental stress and other psychological disorder which are affecting your routine and aggravating the factors causing infertility.

Yoga postures like Padangusthasana (Big Toe Pose), Paripurna Navasana (Boat Pose), Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose), Marjaryasana (Cat Pose), Malasana (Garland Pose), Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend), Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Bend), etc and breathing techniques like Kapalbhati, Anulom-vilom will help in relieving mental stress.

Thus Ayurveda Body Cure’s holistic treatment plan will help you to conceive and also increase the chances of sustaining pregnancy.