Infertility and Ayurveda
Introduction
Definition
Incapability of the woman to conceive, after one year of regular sexual union without contraceptives, or to retain the fetus till childbirth is called as infertility.
According to Ayurveda, Conception takes place due to healthy sperm, healthy ovum, healthy uterus, proper time, and proper diet/nutrition. For both men and women, reproductive health depends on the health of the shukra dhatu, or reproductive system. In women the reproductive system (Shukra) creates the ovum as part of the monthly cycle, and in men the semen production is stimulated due to sexual stimulation / environment.
The shukra dhatu is created as part of a long chain of digestive/metabolic transformations, starting with the digestion of food and including the transformation of food to ras, rakta, mansa, meda, asthi, majja and finally, to shukra dhatu. So according to ayurveda Healthy shukra dhatu depends on the health of all the other tissues/systems in the body. Infertility is a problem, which not only affects the physical life of the parents but also disturbs the social and emotional life of the couple. According to some experts about half the Infertility problems are due to abnormalities in the male partners though women are traditionally blamed for sterility. Infertility is also assigned to factors relating to non production of sperms or to other reasons relating to quality of sperms.
Reasons for infertility:
- Under nutrition
- Poor digestion
- Obstruction due to toxins.
- Eating spicy, salty and hot food increase pitta and destroys shukra (semen).
- Overindulgence in sexual activities leads to shukra dhatu kshaya. It may lead to Claibya (impotency).
- By controlling sexual urges for longer duration leads to veeryaavarodha (Obstruction of semen) and this leads to decreased libido.
- Infertility can also arise when the reproductive tissue is damaged by infection or trauma.
- Some acquire the impotency by birth
Treatment:
- Guidance by expert Doctor of Amruta Ayurved Panchkarma Center
- Panchkarma ( Detoxification ), Clear any obstructions or blockages
- Rasayan , reduce any weaknesses by tonics
- Digestive fire (Agni ) is strong
- Ensure that the nervous system is relaxed
- love is the best tonic for fertility
All Type of Ayurveda Panchkarma Therapy for Infertility are available at Amruta Ayurved Panchkarma Center, Thane, Mumbai, India. Mob – 9869105594