Seed (ovum and sperm)
Healthy egg and sperm, like good seed.
Overview
What is infertility?
Infertility means difficulty in conceiving. In women, it can also mean being unable to carry a pregnancy to full term.
Ayurveda compares conception to farming. A healthy crop needs good seed, good soil, water and the right time. In the same way, a healthy pregnancy depends on the health of both parents.
The Ayurvedic view
Ayurveda links fertility to shukra dhatu, the reproductive tissue. It forms last in a chain that starts with digestion, so overall health matters.
Causes
What commonly triggers it
Soil (uterus)
A healthy uterus, like fertile soil.
Nourishment
Good nutrition, like water for crops.
Timing
The right time, like the sowing season.
Symptoms
Signs to notice
- No pregnancy after a year of regular unprotected intercourse
- Repeated miscarriages
- Irregular or absent periods
- Low semen quantity or quality in men
Do not wait, get urgent medical help if you have
- Severe one-sided lower abdominal pain, especially with a missed period
- Heavy vaginal bleeding or fainting in early pregnancy
- Fever with severe pelvic pain
- Sudden painful swelling in the testicles
Ayurvedic approach
How Dr. Varun approaches care
- 1
Consultation
Dr. Varun listens to your symptoms, history, food habits and routine, and looks at any reports or medicines you already take.
- 2
Assessment
Nadi pariksha (pulse) and Prakriti (body type) assessment help him understand your individual balance.
- 3
Your plan
Where suitable, a personal plan may combine diet and routine changes, classical Ayurvedic medicines and, for some people, Panchakarma.
- 4
Follow-up
Progress is reviewed and the plan adjusted, at the clinic or on WhatsApp.
Diet & lifestyle
Small changes that help
Helpful habits
- Take dairy: milk, buttermilk, lassi and fresh paneer
- Eat soaked walnuts and almonds, whole or ground into vegetables
- Eat sweet, juicy fruits like peaches, mangoes, pears and plums
- Use ajwain and cumin in cooking
Home remedies
From the family kitchen
Shukra-nourishing herbs
Herbs such as shatavari, kaunch (mucuna), semal (salmalia) and ashwagandha may help support reproductive health. Take them only in the form and dose Dr. Varun advises after assessment.
Couples on fertility treatment, and anyone who may already be pregnant, should check with their doctor before taking any herb.
Your care plan
Personalised kit after a free consultation
For infertility, Dr. Varun first talks with you, by video, audio or at the clinic. If Ayurvedic care suits you, he puts together a kit for you personally.
- Free video/audio consultation
- Free 1-month LivTOX liver support capsules
FAQ
Common questions
Is Ayurvedic care given alongside IVF or other fertility treatment?
Yes, alongside your fertility doctor's treatment. Do not stop or change prescribed medicine.
Can I consult if I live far away?
Yes. Book a video or audio consultation on WhatsApp. Dr. Varun reviews your history and reports and guides you on care, diet and routine.
Not sure where to start?
Talk to Dr. Varun first. A video or audio consultation on WhatsApp works from anywhere, or visit the clinic in Phagwara or Jalandhar.
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