Homeopathy Treatment for Female Infertility
Female Infertility
Infertility is the failure of a woman to conceive after trying to do so for at least one full year.
It is the diminished ability or the inability to conceive and have offspring. Infertility is also defined in specific terms as the failure to conceive after a year of regular intercourse without contraception.
Infertility can be due to many causes. Studies have shown that a little more than half of cases of infertility are a result of female conditions. And remaining are caused by sperm disorders and by unexplained factors.
Generally, worldwide it is estimated that one in seven couples have problems conceiving, with the incidence similar in most countries independent of the level of the country’s development.
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Types of Infertility
There are two types Infertility:
- Primary Infertility: Refers to the condition in which a couple has never been able to conceive.
- Secondary Infertility: Refers to those cases where a couple has been successful in conceiving at least once, but has been unsuccessful after that.
Causes of Female Infertility
The primary causes of Female Infertility are:
- Cessation of oral contraceptives – Hormonal balance may take some time after stopping the pill or sometimes it may not get fine
- Ovulation disorders
- Anovulation
- Stress
- Diet
- Athletic training
- Excessive exercise
- Poor nutrition
- Hormonal disorders (type of Endocrine disorders) – affecting ovulation
- Pituitary disorder
- Pituitary gland tumor
- Thyroid disorder – either underactive thyroid or overactive thyroid(hypo or hyperthyroid)
- Adrenal disorder
- Ovary disorders
- Ovarian cysts
- PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome)
- Surgical ovary removal
- Ovary infection
- Ovarian cancer
- Blocked fallopian tubes
- Scarred fallopian tubes
- Pelvic inflammatory disease
- Endometriosis
- Ectopic pregnancy surgery
- Tubal ligation – “tied tubes” procedure.
- Abscess
- Uterus conditions
- Removal of IUD (intrauterine device) – this may take time before things return to normal or sometimes it may not get normal at all
- Scarred cervix
- Uterus infection
- Cervix cancer
- Uterine cancer
- Hysterectomy
- Uterus defects
- Cervical mucus defects
- Illness in general – Any disease can reduce fertility.
Female infertility as a complication: Other conditions that might have Female infertility as a complications are:-
- Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome
- Lead poisoning
- Prolactinoma
- Smoking
- Turner Syndrome
Diagnosing the Cause
Examination
- Note height, weight and BMI.
- It may be of significance in the man and of great significance in the woman.
- A BMI below 20 may suggest anovulation as in anorexia nervosa.
- A BMI above 29 is associated with decreased fertility.
- There may be polycystic ovary disease.
- Look for signs of hirsutism
- Facial hair may be more profuse than normal, although this should be interpreted in the light of racial norms.
- Acne may also indicate high androgen levels.
- There may be a hint of male pattern alopecia with slight bitemporal recession.
- The pubic hairline may extend up towards the umbilicus in a typical male pattern.
- Examination of the cardiovascular or respiratory system is unlikely to be rewarding as is examining the breasts for galactorrhoea unless indicated by history.
- Abdominal examination should be performed and it must precede bimanual pelvic examination or it is very easy to miss a large mass like a big ovarian cyst.
- Gynaecological examination, especially vaginal examination, may indicate undisclosed sexual difficulties.
- For example her response may suggest vaginismus and you may even find an intact hymen.
- An unusually large clitoris would suggest excessive androgen activity, but this is more likely to be a long standing condition such as congenital adrenal hyperplasia. This will probably be in a mild form, as it is presenting so late.
- Bimanual examination:
- May find an adnexal mass from an ovary of tubo-ovarian mass or tenderness suggesting PID or endometriosis.
- Uterine fibroids can distort the uterus and interfere with implantation.
Investigations
- Mid-luteal progesterone level to assess ovulation.
- If low it may need repeating as ovulation does not occur every month.
- The blood test is taken 7 days before the anticipated period, that is on day 21 of a 28 days cycle but this day will need to be adjusted for different lengths of cycle.
- Basal body temperature charts are not recommended as they are unreliable
- FSH and LH should be measured, especially if there is menstrual irregularity.
- High levels may suggest poor ovarian function.
- A comparatively high LH relative to FSH is typical of polycystic ovary disease.
- Clinical Knowledge Summaries advise that thyroid function tests a should only be undertaken if there are grounds for suspicion as infertile women are no more likely to have thyroid disease than the rest of the population.
- Similarly, prolactin (PRL) should only be measured where there is clinical suspicion.
- Chlamydia screening is recommended.
- Not only may it be a cause of infertility but instrumentation of the genital tract in subsequent investigations may produce PID.
- Hysterosalpingography: This is an x-ray of the uterus and fallopian tubes. Doctors inject a special dye into the uterus through the vagina. This dye shows up in the x-ray. Doctors can then watch to see if the dye moves freely through the uterus and fallopian tubes. This can help them find physical blocks that may be causing infertility. Blocks in the system can keep the egg from moving from the fallopian tube to the uterus. A block could also keep the sperm from reaching the egg.
- Laparoscopy: A minor surgery to see inside the abdomen. The doctor does this with a small tool with a light called a laparoscope. She or he makes a small cut in the lower abdomen and inserts the laparoscope. With the laparoscope, the doctor can check the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and uterus for disease and physical problems. Doctors can usually find scarring and endometriosis by laparoscopy.
Treatment of Female Infertility
Action of Homeopathic Medicines on the Hormonal Disorders
The various hormonal disorders like PCOS, thyroid disorders, prolactin hormone abnormality etc. can be effectively treated with homeopathy.
During homeopathic treatment to restore fertility many aspects of your menstrual cycle are taken into consideration, for example the lengths of your cycle is very important, the type of menstrual bleeding (bright red, clotted), the premenstrual discomforts like cravings, headaches, lower back pain, pelvic pain, etc. The mental and emotional changes that women experience during the premenstrual period should also be investigated by a homeopathic practitioner to help deal with hormonal fluctuations and imbalances. Homeopathic medicine can help restore fertility when followed in conjunction with a healthy diet low in animal fats and high in fiber from legumes, fruits and vegetables.
Homeopathic medicines act on the glands and naturally restore the normal functioning of the effected gland. A well selected homeopathic remedy has the capability to correct hormonal imbalance stimulating the glands to secrete various hormones as much as required for the normal functioning. Homeopathic medicines stimulate the body’s own immune system to stimulate the various glands to work normally.
In the conventional treatment the hormones are given in the form of pills, injections whereas in homeopathy no such hormones are given and medicines work by stimulating the glands to produce the required amount of hormones thus curing the problem from the root and ensuring the patient not to suffer from the similar problem in future.
Women trying to conceive often have clinical depression rates similar to women who have heart disease or cancer. Infertility may have profound psychological effects. In many cultures, inability to conceive bears a stigma. In closed social groups, a degree of rejection (or a sense of being rejected by the couple) may cause considerable anxiety and disappointment. But thank god and Dr. Hahnemann (founder of homeopathy) there is homeopathy to save you from all this loss.
Research shows that there is a relation between HRT and cancer and several warning have been issued by Government Health Departments across the globe. Homeopathy will keep you safe from such dangerous side-effects.
Homeopathy on the other hand is really safe for such infections. Homeopathic medicines boost up the immune system of the body. Homeopathic medicines work as powerful anti-inflammatory medicine which helps in treating the infection from the root.
Research shows that homeopathy offers effective treatment for Female infertility, which has been scientifically documented. Homeopathy is very safe and can be combined with the conventional treatment/allopathic treatment if required.
Surgical conditions related to infertility and homeopathy “a boon” to such conditions
The various conditions like fibroids, cysts, hyperprolactanemia, cushin’s syndrome etc. require surgery in the conventional treatment. Recurrences are common even after surgery. Homeopathy is a boon for such patients as these surgical conditions can be solved with the magical doses of homeopathic medicines.
Each individual case is properly taken and analyzed to select the best homeopathic medicine for a particular case. Timely administration of the homeopathic medicines helps avoiding surgery and prevents the complications. Homeopathic treatment can save you from a surgeon’s knife.
Marital discord often develops in infertile couples, especially when they are under pressure to make medical decisions. Homeopathy is there to keep you away from taking such dangerous decisions.
Management- dietary measures
Diet is an important factor in the treatment of infertility. It should contain seeds, nuts, grains, vegetables, and fruits. These foods should be supplemented with milk, vegetable oils, and honey. Curd and cottage cheese are also recommended. About seventy to eighty per cent of the diet should consist of foods in their natural uncooked state, because cooking destroys much of the nutritional value of most foods. Sprouting is an excellent way of consuming seeds, beans, and grains in their raw form, as in the process of sprouting, the nutritional value is multiplied, new vitamins are created and the protein quality is improved.