Becoming a mother is a natural instinct in women, but until their early to mid-30s, they are busy building their career, relationships or focusing on other life issues. Unfortunately getting pregnant stays on the back burner. As they near their late 30s and early 40s, they realize that time is running out and if they want to get pregnant, this is the time. It is a great thought, but as the age increases, the rate of fertility decreases. Women’s fertility starts to decline in their early 30s, with the decline speeding up after 35. At 40 a woman only has a 5% chance of becoming pregnant in any given month.

Few women get good results with IUI / IVF but for others conception does not happen even after many tries. It also takes a toll on their physical body and they go through an emotional roller coaster.

Many women these days are considering more natural routes like Ayurveda and are getting positive results. Here’s how Ayurveda can help:

For example, if you want to grow a healthy plant in your garden, you need soil, rich in nutrients, a good quality seeds, the right season to sow the seeds and regular watering so the seeds will blossom into a vibrant plant. Conception works exactly the same.

Your goal is to conceive and grow a healthy baby. First, the reproductive system (like soil) must function properly. Issues like endometriosis, blocked fallopian tubes, poly cystic ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)impede women from getting pregnant; so those issues need to be addressed first. The couple must produce healthy ova and sperms (like seeds). Men may have issues with low sperm count, low motility, abnormal morphology, etc. Women may have been on birth control pills, or have ovarian issues that may become obstacle to produce healthy ova. These issues must also be addressed well in advance. If the menstrual cycle(the right season) is irregular or prolonged, it needs to be regularized. The diet(watering)before and during the pregnancy must be nutritious. Life style factors such as sound sleep, stress reduction, timely eating need to be followed properly.

So, besides the age factor, there can be many other issues that cause infertility. Ayurveda deals with all such issues and helps with conception.

At my clinic, I recommend the following steps:

1. Getting an initial Ayurvedic consultation
2. Following diet and life style recommendations
3. Completing a weeklong panchakarma session
4. Taking herbal supplements to assist in conception

Initial Ayurvedic consultation is the first start. Both partners’ health is equally important. I start by analyzing the couple’s Body Constitution (mind-body type), so I can recommend a “constitution specific” diet, herbs, and exercise routine. Foods not only give energy to the body but also build bodily tissues including sperm and ova. Balancing diet, along with natural herbs can solve many issues related to quality and quantity of sperms and female problems. After conception, the fetus’s growth depends on the foods the mother eats, so it is very important to make the right food choices even before conception.

Ayurvedically, the human body is made up of innumerable channels (like meridians in Chinese medicine). Due to stress, lack of exercise, improper digestion, negative emotions, the channels get blocked, hampering conception. A weeklong Panchakarma is a thorough detox procedure, which opens the clogged channels, so all of the systems including the reproductive system, start functioning optimally and the quality of sperms and ova improves. Panchakarma also benefits by promoting sound sleep, reducing stress and replenishing energy, which are important factors in conception. After Panchakarma the couples continue with the balancing diet and natural herbs.

Following all these steps, many of my clients excellent results.

Here is testimonial of one of our happy clients:

My husband and I are in late 30s and we wanted to start a family so badly. The time was running out but nothing including IVF, was working. We were very frustrated and disappointed. My friend suggested me to see Dr. Jay. We followed everything she told us, including Panchakarma, changing diet taking herbs etc. Within few months I got pregnant and soon we had our wonderful baby. I can’t express our Joy. If you have an issue with Fertility, see Dr. Jay and follow her advice and you will be happy like us.

L.G.