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What are different home remedies for Female Sterility? Part 3

What is Female Sterility?

• Female sterility or infertility is said to occur when a woman is unable to get pregnant.
• This is usually after trying unsuccessfully for at least a year.
• Infertility is also likely to be diagnosed when a woman experiences repeated miscarriages.

Causes for Female Sterility

The cause of infertility may be attributed to various factors like:
• Age
• Underlying medical conditions
• Diet
• Lifestyle
• Poor quality of the eggs
• Scarring of the ovaries
• Problems in the follicles
• Blockages in the fallopian tubes
• Infection, disease, ectopic pregnancy or congenital irregularities of the tube
• Endometriosis
• Inability to produce mature eggs
• Abnormalities in the uterus
• Hormonal imbalances
• Waiting too long to have children
• Treatments such as radiation therapy
• Exposure to certain toxins and chemicals

Symptoms for Female Sterility

• Irregular menstrual cycle
• Advances in age
• Weight and being either overweight or underweight
• Recurrent miscarriages

Home Remedies for Female Sterility by Herbs

- Make a paste from 500 grams of fresh ginger and 500 grams of brown sugar.
- Steam or distill this for 1 hour.
- Then dry it under the sun for 3 days.
- Steam again this paste.
- Then dry for 9 days.
Direction:
- Take a spoonful of this paste with the dose of 3 times a day.
- Do it since the first day of menstruation for 1 month.
- During treatment, patients are prohibited from having sexual intercourse.
- This mixture can remove the wind and cold pathogens from the body.
- Warms the uterus.
- Improve blood circulation in the treatment of female infertility due to cold in the uterus.

What to avoid in case of female sterility?

Things to be avoided and also to be kept in mind to get rid of infertility:
• Avoid excessive smoking.
• Intake of alcohol should be avoided.
• The best is to take exit from this habit.
• Avoid caffeine products like tea and coffee.
• Keep a tab on your weight.
• It is best not to be overweight or underweight.

The foods to be avoided include:
- Seafood that is high in Mercury
• Mercury can contribute to birth defects.
• It is advisable to consult the doctor in regards to the specific varieties of fish and seafood which can or are appropriate for consumption.
• Do not completely eliminate fish or seafood from your diet.
• They are a rich source of essential nutrients like omega 3 fatty acids.

- Caffeinated Beverages
• Too much caffeine can hamper conception.
• It may also increase the risk of miscarriages.

- Alcohol
• This can lead to problems in the functioning of the ovaries.
• Intake of alcohol during pregnancy may result in spontaneous abortion.
• This habit may also increase the risk of growth and developmental problems in the fetus.

- Fast Foods
• These are loaded with sodium and unhealthy fats.
• These foods can contribute to weight gain.
• This may in turn lead to infertility.

- Artificial Sweeteners
These are known to raise the risk of infertility and birth defects.

- Foods Wrapped in Plastic or kept in Plastic Containers:
• Toxins contained in plastic can pass on to the food and into your body.
• This thereby interferes with fertility levels.

Suggestions for Female Sterility

• Make modifications in your lifestyle.
• Eliminate unhealthy habits that could increase the risks of infertility.
• Maintain a healthy lifestyle.
• Maintain a disciplined routine.
• Provide self with adequate rest and sleep to recuperate.
• Avoid situations and conditions that cause excessive stress.
• Take up meditative practices and relaxation techniques to keep stress at bay.
• Unhealthy habits like smoking can put one at great risk of infertility.
• It would be a good idea to quit smoking right away if one is planning to conceive.
• The use of certain over the counter medications like birth control and hormonal medications to control your menstruation can also interfere with fertility levels.

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What are different home remedies for Female Sterility? – Part 2

What is Female Sterility?

• Female sterility or infertility is said to occur when a woman is unable to get pregnant.
• This is usually after trying unsuccessfully for at least a year.
• Infertility is also likely to be diagnosed when a woman experiences repeated miscarriages.

Causes for Female Sterility

The cause of infertility may be attributed to various factors like:
• Age
• Underlying medical conditions
• Diet
• Lifestyle
• Poor quality of the eggs
• Scarring of the ovaries
• Problems in the follicles
• Blockages in the fallopian tubes
• Infection, disease, ectopic pregnancy or congenital irregularities of the tube
• Endometriosis
• Inability to produce mature eggs
• Abnormalities in the uterus
• Hormonal imbalances
• Waiting too long to have children
• Treatments such as radiation therapy
• Exposure to certain toxins and chemicals

Other factors
• Poor diet
• Smoking
• Alcohol consumption
• Drug abuse

Symptoms for Female Sterility

• Irregular menstrual cycle
• Advances in age
• Weight and being either overweight or underweight
• Recurrent miscarriages

Home Remedies for Female Sterility

8. Egg Plant
• Consume egg plant along with buttermilk for about a period of two months.

9. Black Cohosh
• Black cohosh is a popular herb for female sterility.
• This has positive effects on menstruation.
• It is also thought to encourage proper implantation of the fertilized egg.

10. Dong Quai
• Dong quai is another herb which helps to regulate menstruation.
• It should not be used during the days of menstrual bleeding.
• It has blood thinning properties.
• One can prepare a decoction of dong quai by adding a couple of teaspoons of the herb to a cup of boiling water.
• Brew this water for about ten minutes.
• Then drink this solution.

11. Chaste Berry
• Chaste berry helps to balance hormonal levels in the body.
• This focuses on the pituitary gland.
• It is beneficial for women especially who experience problems in ovulation.
• This is because of high prolactin levels.
• Chaste berry is available in the form of capsules, liquid extract or tinctures.

12. Dried Berries
• One may also consume the dried berries.
• The uterine lining can be strengthened by consuming a mixture of red raspberry leaves with warm water.
• This remedy should be discontinued once conception occurs.

13. Massage Therapy
• Many women find massage therapy to be effective in encouraging natural conception.
• It increases the chances of pregnancy after fertility treatments such as in vitro fertilization.
• Massage helps to regulate menstruation and ovulation.
• Uterine fibroids is warm castor oil. Massage on the abdominal area is very beneficial.
• This is a beneficial remedy for the management of problems that are related to female physiological system.

14. Ginger
• Ginger compresses are also believed to help in relieving pain that arises from fibroid.

Diet for Female Sterility

• There are certain contaminants or toxins in foods that affect fertility.
• Female fertility can be improved by making certain changes in the diet.
• Following a healthy balanced diet plan is always good.
- Fruits and vegetables are rich in antioxidants.
• They help to enhance reproductive health.
• Many fruits and vegetables such as green leafy vegetables and citric fruits are also high in folate.
• This is an important nutrient for pregnant women.
• Healthy fats such as monounsaturated, polyunsaturated and omega-3 fatty acids may also help increase female fertility.
• These fats are found in avocados, nuts and seeds.
• In case your diet is deficient in any essential nutrients it would be a good idea to consult your doctor or nutritionist.
• Take nutritional supplements if required under advice of a doctor.
• Avoid self medication even with supplements.
• Over dosage with nutrients like vitamins and minerals can also put one at a considerable risk.
• There are also foods which should be avoided as they may affect fertility levels in women.