Infertility in women is characterized by the inability to conceive and carry a pregnancy to term. It’s important to differentiate infertility from an inability to engage in or enjoy sexual activity, which is referred to as sexual dysfunction.

Understanding the process of conception is a good starting point. During intercourse, male sperm are deposited into the female’s vagina, coinciding with the release of an alkaline secretion from the vaginal walls. This environment is crucial for the sperm’s journey through the uterus and fallopian tubes to fertilize the egg. Successful fertilization is contingent upon two factors: a robust nerve supply to the vaginal glands and an alkaline environment to safeguard the sperm from acidic conditions that can lead to their destruction. Achieving this alkaline state necessitates a diet rich in raw fruits and vegetables and limited in acid-producing foods.

Causes of Infertility

Female infertility can stem from anatomical issues, physical weakness, and functional disturbances.

  • Anatomical Issues: These include congenital or acquired abnormalities in the reproductive system, such as malformations or prolapse of the uterus, blockages in the fallopian tubes, and hymenal rigidity.

  • Physical Weakness: Poor overall health due to acute or chronic illnesses can impair fertility. Conditions such as gonorrhea, syphilis, and pelvic inflammatory disease are particularly detrimental. Other contributing factors include chronic anemia, constipation, and vaginal discharge.

  • Functional Disturbances: Loss or diminished function of reproductive glands or organs due to surgery, tumors, excessive exposure to radiation, or irregular menstrual cycles can impede fertility. Obesity or extreme thinness, resulting from dietary issues or metabolic problems, can also be factors. Moreover, psychological stress, including anxiety, depression, and fear, can lead to functional infertility, which is typically reversible with psychotherapy.

Treatment Approaches

  • Addressing Structural Issues: A comprehensive physical examination and imaging can identify structural defects, which can often be corrected surgically.

  • Combating Physical and Functional Issues: Lifestyle changes, optimal nutrition, and adherence to natural health principles can resolve these issues. Regular fasting, detoxifying through enemas, and a diet emphasizing seeds, nuts, grains, vegetables, and fruits, supplemented with dairy, vegetable oils, and honey, form the cornerstone of treatment. A significant portion of the diet should include raw foods to preserve nutritional value.

  • Dietary Recommendations: A daily regimen might include lemon water with honey upon waking, a breakfast of fresh fruits and milk, a lunch of steamed vegetables with whole wheat bread and buttermilk, a mid-afternoon juice, and a dinner of fresh vegetable salad with sprouted grains. Foods to avoid include those high in fats, sugars, refined grains, and processed items. Eliminating smoking and alcohol is also advised.

  • Nutritional Supplements: Vitamin C, vitamin E, and zinc supplements may enhance fertility in some cases.

  • Natural Remedies: Certain plants and dietary practices have been found beneficial. For instance, banyan tree root powder mixed with milk, jamun leaf infusions, and eggplant dishes can support fertility. External treatments like mud packs and cold water therapies, including hip baths and wet girdle packs, improve genital circulation and address inflammation.

  • Yoga and Relaxation: Specific yoga poses such as sarvangasana, matsyasana, ardhamatsyendrasana, paschimottanasana, and shalabhasana can support reproductive health.

Adopting these practices, alongside maintaining cleanliness, sufficient rest, and stress management, can significantly aid in overcoming infertility in women.