Infertility
Synopsis of Infertility
Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive after 12 months of regular, unprotected intercourse (or 6 months for women over 35). It can affect both men and women, and in many cases, it results from a combination of male and female factors or may be unexplained. Fertility relies on the proper function of hormones, reproductive organs, and timing, making it sensitive to lifestyle, age, and underlying health conditions.
Common causes in women include:
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Ovulation disorders (e.g., PCOS, hypothyroidism)
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Fallopian tube damage or blockage
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Endometriosis
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Uterine abnormalities (e.g., fibroids, adhesions)
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Age-related egg decline
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Autoimmune or inflammatory conditions
Common causes in men include:
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Low sperm count or poor sperm motility
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Hormonal imbalances (e.g., low testosterone)
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Varicocele
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Exposure to heat, toxins, or radiation
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Chronic illness, stress, or substance abuse
When to see a doctor:
If unable to conceive after a year (or six months if the woman is over 35), or if there's a known reproductive issue (irregular periods, history of STIs, previous miscarriages), seek evaluation. Fertility workups may include hormone tests, semen analysis, ovulation tracking, ultrasound, and imaging.
Natural remedies for Infertility
Maintain a Healthy Weight: Both underweight and overweight individuals can experience hormonal imbalances affecting fertility.
Reduce Stress: Chronic stress can interfere with ovulation and sperm quality.
Avoid Toxins and Alcohol: Limit exposure to pesticides, plastics (BPA), tobacco, and recreational drugs.
Track Ovulation: Use basal body temperature, cervical mucus, or ovulation test kits.
Sleep and Exercise Regularly: Helps regulate hormone cycles and improve reproductive health.
Ingredients
These raw ingredients are often used in alternative medicine to treat Infertility
ashwagandha
black cohosh
chaste tree
DIM (diindolylmethane)
folate
iron
l-5-methyltetrahydrofolate glucosamine salt (5-MTHF)
licorice root
maca
omega-3 fatty acids
reishi mushroom
rhodiola
soybean
tongkat ali
tribulus
vitamin B
vitamin B12
vitamin B6
vitamin C
vitamin D
vitamin E
wild yam
zinc
royal jelly
thyroid substance
pituitary substance
17beta-[{1-Ketoethyl}-androsta-1, 4-diene-3-one,17a-ol]
3-Ketosteroid
4-Hydroxyandrostenedione
5-methyltetrahydrofolate glucosamine
5-methyltetrahydrofolate glucosamine
7b-hydroxy, 17b-dihydro DHEA
Arginine
Achyranthes bidentata
Animal Tissue
Antler
Androstenedione
Ambergris
Antler horn
Aletris
Agnusides
Androstenedione
Amino Acid (unspecified)
Agnuside
Ashoka
Antler Horn
Abuta
Anti-aromatase
Arginine
Animal protein
Ba Ji Tian
Butea superba
Branched-Chain Amino Acids
Beef liver
Chinese Chastetree
Cnidium
Cistanche deserticola
Chinese Dodder
Cistanche tubulosa
Chinese Motherwort
Cholesterol
Cuttlefish
D-Aspartic Acid
DHEA
Date
Eurycomanone
Epimedium
Eurycoma Longifolia
Egg
Epidedium
Estrogen
Flower Pollen
Five-leaf Chastetree
False Unicorn
Fadogia agrestis
Folate
Glandular Tissues
Human growth hormone
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
Iron
Iron
Labisia pumila
Massularia acuminata
Molluscs
Maca
Mammary
Macaenes
Ovary
Oyster
Oyster
Oxytocin
Orchic
oyster
Ovary
Progesterone
Pituitary Gland
Protodioscin
Pituitary
Progesterone
Pyridoxine alpha-ketoglutarate
Phytoestrogen
Placenta
Pituitary
Pine Pollen
Phytoestrogen (unspecified)
Phytoestrol (unspecified)
Safed musli
Selenium Picolinate
Semen
Stem Cells
Sterones (unspecified)
Saturated Fatty Acid (unspecified)
Thyroid
Testes
Testosterone precursor (unspecified)
Total Fat
Tribulus
testicle
Tribulus Terrestris
Uterus
Uterus
Vitamin B9 (calcium methyltetrahydrofolate)
Vitamin B12 (cyanacobalamin)
Vitamin B12 (various)
Vitamin B9 (5-Methyltetrahydrofolate)
Vitamin B9 (folic acid)
Vitamin B12 (Hydroxycobalamin)
Vitamin B9 (calcium methylfolate)
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B9 (folic acid/folate)
Vitamin B9 (methyltetrahydrofolate)
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)
Vitex Agnus-Castus
Vitex (unspecified)