Becoming pregnant is a dream many women have. Unfortunately, sometimes low hormone levels make this dream difficult to achieve. Hormone replacement therapy is available to some, however the side effects are often unwanted.
So the question is… what other choices can a woman make that will increase fertility, without the possible side effects of hormone therapy?
Well, there are several natural and herbal treatment options that can aid in the fertility process. The most important thing to keep in mind is that not all treatments, herbal or otherwise will work for all women, and to maximize any fertility solution it is imperative to keep a very healthy body. Strive to take a full daily dose of recommended vitamins, minerals, water, and nutrients. Stay away from toxins such as alcohol, legal or illegal drugs, and environmental toxins.
Two great herbs to take to bring up overall health is Alfalfa and Parsley. These herbs are loaded with vitamins, minerals, and nutrients. They are key to making sure your body has enough iron, vitamin c, potasium, and zinc. Kelp can also help your body, and help regulate your thyroid.
For women suffering from endometriosis or PCOS, these 3 green herbs can really help get the body ready for pregnancy. In fact, if a heavy period accompanies these symptoms, it is even more important because these 3 herbs can help balance the calcium and iron loss that can occur during a heavy period.
Now, the following herbs have mild to moderate abilities to regulate hormone levels, and can aid some women:
Black Cohosh – this herb is very popular in Germany for womens issues. It may be possible to increase female hormones in the body without the risks or complications associated with hormone replacement therapies. A womans body produces less estrogen over time and age…and black cohosh may be a natural way to increase these estrogen levels for some women.
Sarsaparilla – This herb is good at general hormone level regulation. It has been used to regulate both female and male hormones, and may have the ability to increase estrogen levels in the body.
Horsetail – this herb is specifically beneficial to infertility problems due to Fibroids. Even though it is traditionally used as a diuretic, and can help with urinary issues of the bladder and kidney, it dissolves fatty cysts internally. Therefore, women with Fibroids can possibly gain some benefit from horsetail.
Evening Primrose Oil – This herb acts as a toner for the uterus, and helps increase the fertility qualities in cervical fluid. It also helps regulate period flow, and helps the health and strength of the uterus lining. Evening Primrose Oil works best if used between menstruation and ovulation – the first part of a cycle.
Greg Podsakoff is the editor of Herbal Remedies That Work. – For more natural and herbal remedies that have been proven effective for womens issues, visit herbs for women
Article Source: Herbal Remedies for Infertility
