Infertility is a common problem. The National Women's Health Information Center says that about 10 percent of American women ages 15 to 44 have difficulty getting pregnant or maintaining pregnancy. Because many infertility treatments are difficult, invasive and expensive, some couples struggling with infertility are interested in natural, herbal remedies that may regulate fertility. However, according to MayoClinic.com, research on herbs for fertility is limited, and it's not fully clear if herbs are helpful or not.
Step 1
Try vitex, also known as chasteberry or monk's pepper. The University of Michigan Health System reports that vitex may be beneficial in treating female infertility. A typical dose is 30 to 40 mg of dried vitex taken once per day. Get your doctor's approval before trying vitex.
Step 2
Take wild yam. Wild yam is a North American plant whose root is used medicinally to treat infertility, among other medical conditions. It is said to increase progesterone production. However, as with other herbs, wild yam is not appropriate for everyone and can be dangerous in high doses. Always speak with your doctor before taking wild yam for fertility issues.
Step 3
Avoid some herbs that may interfere with fertility. There is some evidence that St. John's wort, echinacea purpurea and gingko biloba may cause fertility problems, says Harvard Medical School. Although research is limited, it's probably best to stay away from these herbs if trying to improve fertility.
Things You'll Need
- Chasteberry supplement
- Wild yam supplement
