Holistic Approaches to managing female infertility: A comprehensive review
Abstract
Background: Female infertility is a multifactorial condition influenced by hormonal imbalances, metabolic disorders, and lifestyle factors. Conventional allopathic treatments, while effective, often have limitations, prompting interest in holistic approaches that integrate diet therapy, physical activity, lifestyle modifications, and medicinal plants.
Objective: This review aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of holistic approaches in managing female infertility, focusing on diet, exercise, lifestyle changes, herbal remedies, and allopathic treatments.
Methods; A systematic review of literature was conducted using databases such as PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar. Studies exploring the role of diet, exercise, medicinal plants, and conventional therapies in improving female fertility outcomes were analyzed.
Results: Holistic management strategies for female infertility encompass: (1) Diet Therapy- Nutrient-rich diets, emphasizing antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids, and low glycemic index foods, improve hormonal balance and reproductive function, (2) Exercise and Lifestyle Modifications – Regular physical activity, stress reduction, and weight management enhance fertility by regulating ovulation and reducing inflammation, (3) Medicinal Plants- Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)- Adaptogenic properties reduce stress-related infertility. Manjistha/majeeith (Rubia cordifolia)- Detoxifies the body and improves uterine health. Kalonji (Nigella sativa)- Enhances ovarian function and hormonal balance. Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus)- Supports hormonal regulation and uterine health. Asarun (Asarum europaeum)- Improves menstrual cycle regulation. Ashoka (Saraca asoca)- Strengthens the endometrium and alleviates menstrual disorders, and (4) Allopathic Interventions-Hormonal therapies, ovulation-inducing drugs, and assisted reproductive technologies (ART) remain primary treatments, but their effectiveness improves when combined with holistic strategies.
Conclusion: A holistic approach integrating diet therapy, lifestyle changes, medicinal plants, and allopathic treatments provides a promising strategy for managing female infertility. Future research should focus on clinical validation of herbal remedies and the synergistic effects of integrative treatments.
Keywords: Female infertility, holistic approach, medicinal plants, diet therapy, lifestyle modification, allopathic treatment
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Female infertility, holistic approach, medicinal plants, diet therapy, lifestyle modification, allopathic treatmentDOI
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