Ladies- Grow your follicles with Ayurvedic treatment

Poor follicle growth is one of the problems women face when they are trying to conceive. Not only for conception but also to have a regular cycle of follicular growth which leads to ovulation, is an essential factor for a monthly period. Clomid and Letrozol or hormonal injections are allopathic treatments for growing follicles and for ovulation. For many women even these treatment do not work or they may not be eligible for such treatments due to poor ovarian reserve. In this article I (Dr. Vibhuti Rao) is going to explain (A case study) about what Ayurveda medicines offer you to help grow your follicles and achieve ovulation naturally. 

​Ayurveda sees this follicular growth in women's ovaries as a Kapha Phase during the menstrual cycle and has suggested different treatment modalities to correct it. Each Ayurveda physicians have their opinion about how to diagnose and treat this problem. I have been handling such cases wherein PCOS women do not get the desired follicle growth due to too many immature cysts present in the ovaries and also among women without PCOS where due to their low AMH a follicle does not get to correct size. Based on Ayurvedic principles, I diagnose each case differently and plan an individualized treatment. Let me share my experiences in treating such problems. 

A 35-year-old lady named Ritu, came to my clinic- anxious to conceive. It looked to me as if she was forced to come to me to take Ayurveda treatment. Her husband was a firm believer of Ayurveda and had been making only Ayurveda medicines for all his health problems. They got married 2 years back and had been trying since then to conceive. Last year they had been to the very famous IVF centres who rejected their case as her AMH levels were 0.4ng/ml, and had PCO problem and also her follicle was not growing as desired. After two induction cycles and adverse outcome, the IVF doctor suggested them to go for a donor egg. The couple was not ready for this at that stage, and thus, finally, he asked his wife to consult me. I was treating his mother for a diabetic issue, and they knew that I can help in their case.

Anyways, I took her detailed medical history, examined her, saw her reports and confirmed that she had some issues with her Vata and Kapha doshas. Vata was very high, and Kapha was low. Pitta was trying to do its functions. I suggested going for Panchkarma with herbs to balance doshas and clean her reproductive system. After 1.5 months of Panchakarma Chikitsa, we started medicines for strengthening her reproductive system targeting on ovaries (Anthapushpa). For an excellent follicular growth, we need a balanced Kapha and initial Vata which triggers the follicle growth.

Accordingly, I planned her medicines. She was hesitant to take medication due to her no faith in ayurvedic medicines and wanted to go even for a donor egg. I did not force her though, but after 4 months her flow improved and she started taking my medicines regularly with full confidence. At 6 months, we performed a follicular scan where we got desired results. She had a good size follicle on day 10 with proper endometrium thickness. 

After that, I asked a couple to start trying for pregnancy. I was also giving her regular Basti Chikitsa every cycle. After 9 months of treatment, she conceived. She took  Ayurveda herbs during her pregnancy regularly and we did not face any complication during her pregnancy, and she delivered a healthy baby of 3.6 kg. It is difficult in starting to ask a patient to continue Ayurveda medicines for 9-14 months.

Many people leave in between thinking it is not helping them. Some want quick results, and some feel they are causing side-effects. I ask patients not to google their symptoms and decide their disease name and not to take any Ayurveda medicines without a doctor's suggestion. It can be really unfruitful. Having patience, faith in doctor and medicines, following the instructions properly are the qualities of a right patient (Rogi) who is soon to recover from the illness as per Ayurveda.

Tips-
Eating to balance your Doshas and according to a season. 
Eat full-fat dairy and avoid anything fatless.
A target for daily motion upon rising.
Healthy blood circulation
So, take care and good luck. 

Namaskara,
Vaidya Vibhuti Rao