WHAT IS INFERTILITY? Infertility is a condition not a disease affecting the reproductive system that prevents successful pregnancy. It is typically diagnosed after a couple has had 6 to 12 months of unprotected, well-timed intercourse.
TO GET PREGNANT:
- A woman must release an egg from one of her ovaries (ovulation)
- The egg must go through a Fallopian tube toward the uterus (womb)
- A man's sperm must join with (fertilize) the egg along the way in Fallopian tube
- The fertilized egg must attach to the inside of the uterus (implantation)
- Infertility can result from problems that interfere with any of these steps able to carry a pregnancy
CAUSES:
- Fallopian tube damage or blockage
- Endometriosis
- Ovulation disorder
- Elevated prolactin
- Poly-cystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
- Early menopause
- Benign uterine fibroids
- Pelvic adhesion's, of other causes can lead to infertility
OTHER CAUSES:
- Medications
- Excessive caffeine intake
OTHER MEDICAL CONDITIONS: Cushing's disease, Thyroid problems, Cancer and its treatment, sickle cell disease, HIV/AIDS, kidney disease and diabetes can affect woman's infertility.
RISK OF INFERTILITY IN A WOMAN: Woman can also be affected by certain lifestyle and environmental factors, including (but not limited to):
- Age
- Stress
- Poor diet
- Being overweight or underweight
- Smoking, drugs, and alcohol
- Medication
- Environmental toxins
- Genetic conditions, such as being a carrier of Fragile X syndrome
- Other health problems, such as sexually transmitted diseases
HOW WILL DOCTORS FIND OUT? No matter how old you are, it's always a good idea to talk to a doctor before you start trying to get pregnant. Doctors can help you prepare your body for a healthy baby. They can also answer questions on fertility and give tips on conceiving. Doctors can find the cause of a couple's infertility by doing a complete fertility evaluation. This process usually begins with physical exams and health and sexual histories. If there are no obvious problems, like poorly timed intercourse or absence of ovulation, tests will be needed.
Finding the cause of infertility is often a long, complex and emotional process. It can take months for you and your doctor to complete all the needed exams and tests. So don't be alarmed if the problem is not found right away.
INVESTIGATION FOR A WOMAN:
- Hormone test
- Ovulatory scan
- HSG, TT, Laparoscopic examination etc.
TREATMENT: Doctors recommend specific treatments for infertility:
- Test result
- How long the couple has been trying to get pregnant
- The age of both the man and woman
- The overall health of the partners
- Preference of the partners
MEDICINE: Usually there are a variety of ways to treat infertility, including:
- Medication
- Surgery
- Intrauterine insemination/artificial insemination (woman is injected with carefully prepared sperm from the husband, partner, or a donor).
- Assisted reproductive technology (ART), such as in vitro fertilization.
IN SIDDHA SYSTEM: Infertility is denoted as MALADU in siddha system of medicine. It is defined as inability to pregnant.
MAIN CAUSES: The common causes of Maladu are:
- Anovulatory cycle
- Immature follicles
- Any infection of endometrium
- Salphingitis
- Chronic cervicitis: In chronic cervicitis the discharge from p/v will kill the sperms
- Discharge P/V due to any infection
- Inflammation reproductive organs (uterus, ovary, Fallopian tube)
- Uterine fibroids
In ancient times one of the famous siddhar “THIRUMOOLAR” said that “Karpa Puzhu” is one of the main causes for infertility. He also stated that this karpa puzhu will eat the sperms.
“Varaiyana karpathil malatupuzhu puhil Viraiyana viraithuvai undidu mael Karaiyana maladiyan kaanathai pokidil Thuraiyana pillaiyum suhamai senithidumae”
In “Pathinen Siddhar Aruliya Aathmaraatcha mirtham” page no:32-33 also denoted the main symptoms.
They are:
- Lower abdominal pain during menstruation
- The discharge p/v is looks like meat washed water
- Discharge of water during coitus
CLASSIFICATION: Maladu is classified into six types in siddha system of medicine. They are:-
Kaga Maladu: It is defined as there is no issue after the two babies
Kathali Maladu: It is defined as no issues after one baby.
Kanma Maladu: It is defined as repeated abortions occur, there are no issues.
Aan Maladu: The main symptoms of aan maladu are described as: The semen contains very low specific gravity (weight less sperms) and Azoospermia.
Pen Maladu: The Main symptoms of pen maladu is described as : Bleeding during the each menstrual cycle should be noted, the symptoms are yellowish black, Passing clots, Bleeding looks like pus, urine, motion.
Niranthara Maladu: "YUGI MUNI” also states that obesity is one of the main causes for infertility .The main symptoms are Excessive body weight especially in centripetal type.
TREATMENT:
The patients were treated according to everyone’s complaints and condition. The common basic treatment includes:
- Bringing Tridoshas in to its equilibrium state
- Treatment for Malatu puzhu at the time of menstruation (especially on first three days of cycle)
- Administration of Internal medicine with suitable Anupanam
- External touch therapy (VARMA) and yoga
- Pathiyam that is diet restriction to normalize the vitiated dhosas and maintain good drug action
IN MY SIDDHA FAMILY PRACTICE: Though I am treating various cases in my professional treatment for infertility is challenging and very interesting one. Usually the couple comes after 5-10 yrs. of marriage life. Clear history and the previous treatment of the infertile partners are being analyzed first. The defect in conceiving is clearly ruled out with the help of modern investigation like Ultrasound Scanning and relevant tests.
With the help of siddha investigation methods the patient is then screened for treatment. Effective siddha medicines are individually prepared for the patients and provided to the patients with clean observation. Varmam and Yoga therapy are also being used as per need. Strict dietary regimen and Anupanam are maintained during treatment. Success rate I am getting from our treatment is more than 90% that most of the patients were previously failed cases.
"I am really happy and mentally satisfied to treat such cases, that we are saving a whole family".
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