How effective is the Herbs For Fertility ?

Practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine, also known as TCM, have been using a wide variety of Chinese herbs for fertility to help women achieve successful pregnancies for ages.

When paired with other fertility treatments such as in vitro fertilization (IVF), the results of using Chinese herbs for fertility in order to conceive are quite impressive.

For example, a study out of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine showed that out of 1000 women, 301 were able to conceive with IVF compared to 442 women who were able to conceive using both IVF and Chinese herbs for fertility.

If you are considering IVF to assist in conception or looking for other ways to improve your chances of a successful pregnancy, then coupling those treatments with the use of herbs for fertility is both a safe and effective option. For those who are unsure which herbs to use or how they work, keep reading to learn about the top six herbs for fertility.

1. Agnus-Castus: Also known as chasteberry as it is derived from the chaste tree, Agnus-castus. It has been used successfully along with IVF to achieve conception.

A double-blind, placebo-controlled study out of Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics at Stanford University School of Medicine examined 93 women who were not able to become pregnant after trying anywhere from six to 36 months. In the study, 53 of the women took a fertility herbal blend containing chasteberry. Out of this group, 14 women, or 26% were able to conceive.

This is over a two-fold improvement compared to only 10% of the women in the control group achieving conception. In addition to its use to aid in fertility, it has also been used to address  the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome and menopause.

2. Chinese Motherwort (Yi Mu Cao): Native to Eastern Asia, Chinese Motherwort is one of the 50 fundamental herbs in TCM. Practitioners of TCM use Chinese motherwort to eliminate blood stagnation and promote the creation of new blood.

In doing so, it stimulates the female fertility organs.  Chinese motherwort can aid in avoiding uterine disorders, such as fibroid and endometriosis, later in life. It has also been shown to be a safe treatment for the prevention of postpartum hemorrhaging during caesarian section.

3. Dong Quai: Used in TCM for years as a reproductive tonic that assist in regulating the menstrual cycle, Dong Quai is rich in the antioxidant called ferulic acid.

A study out of the School of Life Sciences at the University of Technology Sydney used an herbal blend containing Dong Quai on a 43-year-old woman presenting with both irregular periods, endometriosis, and uterine fibroids.

After only four months of treatment with this herbal blend, the patient’s menstrual cycle became regular and her levels of progesterone increased. After six months of treatment, she was able to conceive using IVF in combination with this herbal treatment.

4. Goji Berries: Also a powerful antioxidant, the goji berry is usually dried prior to consumption. This Chinese herb for fertility prevents free radical damage to the body. In addition to helping to improving reproductive function and fertility, there is even evidence that it improves sex drive by increasing the body’s levels of sex hormones.

A study out of Department of Neurology at the General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University in China showed how the components found in goji berries benefit the ovaries. 

5. Wild Yam: A member of the Dioscorea genus, wild yam has been used by TCM practitioners to treat everything from uterine cramping and urinary tract infections to chronic pelvic pain and dysmenorrhea. Thanks to its antispasmodic effects, it is also used as a treatment to prevent miscarriage that is caused by uterine contractions.

Wild yam helps to optimize estrogen levels and to both improve and increase the amount of cervical mucous. This is thanks to an ingredient called diosgenin. They also contain a natural form of progesterone which aids in the thickening of the uterine wall to allow for successful egg implantation in those trying to conceive. Not only does it have many benefits for women who are hoping to become pregnant, but it has shown to increase fertility in men as well.   Wild Yam can be purchased here.

6. Black Cohosh: Actaea racemose, the scientific name for black cohosh, not only aids in fertility, but it has been used in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

A study out of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Women’s Health Centre, Assiut University in Egypt examined the effects of black cohosh on women struggling with both infertility and PCOS.

The study treated 98 women under the age of 35. The results were significant in that 34% of the women treated with black cohosh achieved successful pregnancies compared to only 17.2% in the women of the control group. Black Cohosh can be purchased here.

Conclusion:

For women who are struggling with infertility, it can be a difficult and trying time. There are many options to improve fertility and achieve implantation, but some of these options can be quite invasive, costly, or involve hormone and drug treatments.

The above six Chinese herbs for fertility represent a safe and affordable option to help women conceive. They are readily available online or at local herbal shops. If you have questions about how these Chinese herbs for fertility can help you to conceive and deliver a healthy baby, speak to a TCM practitioner to discuss your options.

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