Infertility: Causes, Symptoms and Solutions

Introduction: Hearing the word infertility evokes an unknown fear and feeling. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), around 10 to 15% of couples worldwide suffer from infertility. Infertility problems can also disrupt family life. It also has a great impact on the emotional state of the affected couple. In this article we will discuss important topics like infertility causes symptoms solution prevention etc.

What is infertility?

If a healthy couple fails to conceive after more than one year of regular sexual intercourse, it is called infertility. That is, if a couple fails to conceive despite having regular intercourse for more than a year without any method of preventing pregnancy, it is called infertility. About 10 to 15% of couples worldwide suffer from this growing problem.

Causes of infertility:

Now we will discuss the causes of infertility. The causes of female infertility and male infertility are different. Again some factors affect both.

Causes of female infertility:

The causes of infertility in women are:

Decreased egg production: Ovulation or fallopian tube blockage due to cessation of ovulation.

Uterine problems: Infertility problems can arise from various problems of the uterus.

Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD): If there is a problem with Polycystic Ovary Disease many times pregnancy is not possible.

Endometriosis: Pregnancy can fail if the problem is present.

Thyroid: If there is an imbalance of thyroid hormones, there is another difficulty in conceiving.

Causes of male infertility:

The main causes seen in men are:

Low sperm count: According to WHO’s latest update of 2021, a man should have a minimum sperm count of 16 million per milliliter of semen. If the number of sperm is less than this value, it is called oligospermia.

Low sperm motility: Sperm motility refers to the movement of sperm to fertilize the egg. If sperm cannot swim fast, the chances of conception are reduced.

Normal shape of sperm: If the health or size of sperm present in the semen is not maintained as normal, it is due to infertility.

Also, if there is a genetic defect in the sperm, it can cause difficulty in conception.

Some special factors in both husband and wife such as some sexually transmitted diseases (Venereal diseases), infection with syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, etc., hormonal imbalance, age-related factors, lifestyle, mental stress, disordered eating habits, smoking, side effects of alcohol or drug consumption, overweight, diabetes, high blood pressure, environmental factors, etc. can also cause infertility problems.

Infertility treatment using ART:

ART (Assisted reproductive technology) is a method used to treat infertility through artificial reproduction, which uses sperm and egg artificially in a sterile environment (IVF, IUI, ICSI, GIFT), etc. All reproductive-assisted processes are included in this ART.

IVF: It is a process of artificially creating embryos by combining egg and sperm in a special process in the laboratory. Once the embryo is formed, it is then implanted in the uterus.

ICSI: Using this method, a sperm is placed directly inside the egg.

ZIFT: In this procedure, sperm and egg are artificially combined in the laboratory, and the zygote formed by the fertilization of the sperm and egg is placed in the fallopian tube.

GIFT: In this procedure, the sperm and egg are injected directly into the fallopian tube.

IUI: Using this method, sperm are directly injected into the uterus.

The success rate of ART:

The success rate of insemination by artificial insemination varies from situation to situation. This rate varies due to factors such as sperm and egg quality, the mother’s age, the role of the method used, and other health issues.

Risks of ART:

All the risks involved in artificial insemination are multiple pregnancies, unintended pregnancies, birth defects, drug side effects, etc. Also, keep in mind that artificial insemination may not always be successful. The cost of artificial insemination can be quite high.

Consult an experienced physician for more details on this matter.

Homeopathic treatment of infertility:

Homeopathy can be an effective alternative treatment for infertility problems. Ovary function can be increased by homeopathic medicine if homeopathic treatment is followed properly. As a result, egg production and ovulation can be aided. The overall health of the uterus may improve.

Also if there is any systemic disorder or hormonal imbalance such as thyroiditis etc. they can be resolved.

Proper use of homeopathy medicine in treating female infertility and male infertility can increase sperm count. Homeopathic fortified medicine also improves the quality of sperm motility, size, etc.

Even homeopathic medicines improve the mental health of the patient. As a result, with all these aids overall, the patient moves towards the possibility of conception.

Pulsatilla: Menstrual irregularity is seen in the patient of this medicine. Menstruation becomes less frequent. The patient looks obese. The diseased body needs more heat. The patient is thirsty.

Sepia: Ovarian function is reduced. The patient is depressed. There is no desire in intercourse.

Lachesis: Excessive menstrual bleeding. The blood color is black. Stress can lead to high blood pressure. The patient often dreams of snakes.

Calcarea Carb: The patient is obese of a loose nature. Winter is more.

Thuja: Thuja homeopathic medicine is effective in treating infertility in many cases if the symptoms are similar. Many diseases of female reproductive organs are said to arise from psychotic doshas.

The patient is very cold. There may be a history of warts or tumors. May have migraine problems. In sleep, the patient dreams of a dead person, flying from above or falling from above, etc.

The main thing is that all the patient’s physical, mental, and physical symptoms should be written and collected in one place. Then it should be taken into consideration whether any serious cause of the disease is found by trial and analysis. In this way, you have to go deeper into the problem consistently. And application of homeopathic medicines fortified according to the symptoms will clear the patient’s body and the patient will be able to conceive.

Benefits of homeopathic treatment for infertility:

There are several benefits of using homeopathy in the treatment of infertility. such as

Natural and safe: Homeopathic medicines are always safe for all diseases. There are no major side effects of this treatment.

Efficacy: Homeopathy has a lot of experience in curing infertility with proper homeopathic treatment. Homeopathy is a very effective infertility treatment.

Low cost: Generally, homeopathic treatment can be done at a relatively low cost. However, getting the right treatment may cost a little more in some cases. However, it will be much less than other treatment methods.

However, treatment should be taken from an experienced classical homeopathic physician. The doctor should disclose all previous medical history. Must be patient and take the medicine regularly as per the doctor’s advice.

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Dr. Dipankar Mondala.
Registered Homeopath.
02.04.2024