Female Infertility through a Homeopathic Lens: Understanding the Interplay of Emotional and Reproductive Health

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Dr. Mahendra Morkhade MD (Hom.)


Abstract

 Female infertility, defined as the inability to conceive after 12 months of regular unprotected intercourse in women under 35, or after 6 months in women aged 35 and above, affects nearly 15% of couples worldwide and represents a significant global health concern. Female factors account for approximately half of all infertility cases, arising from ovulatory dysfunction, tubal or uterine structural abnormalities, endometriosis, genetic disorders, and lifestyle-related influences such as stress, obesity, and environmental exposures. Conventional management includes ovulation induction, assisted reproductive technologies, and surgical correction of anatomical defects, depending on the underlying etiology.

Homeopathy is often sought as a complementary approach, with remedies selected individually based on the patient's overall constitutional picture rather than diagnosis alone. Commonly referenced remedies in homeopathic literature include Sepia (for hormonal imbalance and uterine displacement), Pulsatilla (for irregular menses and emotional sensitivity), Natrum Muriaticum (linked to stress-related hormonal disruption), and Thuja (associated with ovarian cysts). Proponents suggest homeopathy may help address underlying hormonal and emotional factors with minimal side effects, potentially as an adjunct alongside conventional care.



Keywords

Infertility, Homeopathy, Psychodynamics, conflicts, Anovulation



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