Herbal Remedies and Treatment for Infertility in Nigeria

Herbal treatment for infertility in Nigeria is very important as so many people are affected. Infertility affects above 15 percent of all couples. It can be described as the inability to conceive after a long period of trying, which could be anywhere above 6 months. The cause of infertility can exist in either partner, in fact 40 percent of cases are male. Within the female partner, it is referred to as female Infertility.

The most common causes include ovulation problems, damage to the uterus, ovarian ducts or issues with the cervix. Age is also a strong contributor to infertility because as time passes, women come closer to menopause, and chances of fertilization slowly drop.
Ovulation problems can develop because of one or some of these:

• A tumor or cyst
• A hormonal imbalance
• Eating disorders such as anorexia or bulimia
• Excess weight
• Stress
• Alcohol use
• Drug use, including caffeine
• Thyroid gland problems
• Extremely brief menstrual cycles

Damage to the uterus or ovarian ducts can be caused by:

• Pelvic inflammatory disease
• Polyps in the uterus
• A previous infection, usually STD’s
• Fibroids
• Scar tissue or adhesions
• A previous ectopic pregnancy
• A birth defect

Abnormal cervical mucus can also cause infertility. Cervical mucus secretions that are too thick can trap the sperm and prevent them from reaching or penetrating the egg.

How Infertility is  Diagnosed?

Doctors may use one of the following:

• A urine or blood test to check for infections or hormone problems, including thyroid function
• Pelvic and breast exam
• A sample of cervical mucus tissue to determine if ovulation is occurring
• Abdominal laproscopy
• Hysteroscopy, using a little telescope to look for uterine anomalies.
• Ultrasound to look for problems with the uterus or ovaries

How Infertility is Treated?

Contemporary medicine usually employs one of these methods:
Taking hormones to solve a hormonal imbalance, endometriosis or a short menstrual cycle
Taking medications to stimulate ovulation
Antibiotics to remove an infection
Surgery to remove scar tissue or tumors

Herbal Treatment for Infertility

Herbs, used appropriately can be used to treat any type of infertility condition, enhancing the effects on gonadotropins on the system and preventing or curing infections of the reproductive system in both males and females.

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Herbal medicine is recognized as a legitimate practice and there are bodies and organizations with which practitioners register themselves.
There are a variety of herbal treatments used to improve fertility and general health. There are the ayuverdic herbs from India, the Chinese herbs which have both been in use for over 2,500 years. But my focus today is on herbs in Nigeria that are used to treat infertility.

Fertility Herbs in Nigeria

For those prone to miscarriages these herbs are known to help:

• Sandpaper tree, Epin Ficus exerspirata
• Amunututu Basella alba Indian Spinach
• Epaikun Curculigo pilosa
• Jokoje CIssampelos owariensis
• Abere picralima nitida

For Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

• Snowflake acacia Tude Calliandra portoricensis
• Akoigun Aristolochia repens

Problems with Menstruation

• Snowflake acacia, Tude Calliandra portoricensis
• Watermelon, Bara Citrulus lonatis
• Sandpaper tree, Epin Ficus exersperata
• Ginger, Atale Zingiber officanale
• Maize, Agbado Zee mays
• Asuwon Oyinbo Cassia alata
• Bitter melon Momordica charantia

For Fibriods

In addition to others, Asuwon Oyinbo Cassia alata

For Endometriosis

• Egbesi Nauclea latifolia
• Other herbs used to treat female infertility include:
• Indian Cork Tree Newbouldia laevis, taking a teaspoon of the powdered bark in hot water twice daily.
• Day flower Comelina diffusa
• Indian Kamila Mallotus oppositifolius
• Hogweed Boerhavia diffusa
• Consumption weed Cleome viscose
• Chinese bar Triumfetta rhomoboidea

These are some of the known herbal remedies and treatment for infertility in Nigeria. Details on the use of these herbs can be found in the other articles on herbal cures for women infertility in Nigeria. And herbal cures for men infertility.