Sterility
in female and male.
Dr. Sayeed Ahmad
D. I. Hom. (London)Several lacs of females and males are suffering from STERILITY in India and all over the world.
There is a general understanding that perhaps homœopathy has nothing to
offer on this subject. As a fact of the matter, homœopathy can greatly
assist to those couples who are not blessed with a child in spite of
their ardent desire and efforts due to sterility either on the part of
the female or the male. Homœopathy can change their life to happiness
by begetting children in their homes as well as fertile and healthy
life. However, on the other hand, treating sterility homœopathically is
the most safest and effective in the hands of qualified classical homœopathic
practitioners.
STERILITY
means difficult or no conception
and in other word it is inability on the part of the female or the male
partner to produce any offspring.Formerly and even now the ignorant society or the
relations attributed the non-birth of children to the sterility in the
female and ignored the husband altogether. It should be noted that in
man sterility and impotence are two different terms. Impotence means
inability to sexually gratify a woman and sterility means inability to
impregnate her. An impotent can be sterile. For conception, only the
discharge of semen with living sperms is required. It does not matter
whether the erection is strong or the retentive power is long or the
female is duly satisfied. The sterility on the part of the male is the
absence of living sperms in the semen. Either they are not present at
all or are dead. In such a case a man cannot produce however virile he
may be. Gonorrhœa and Syphilis are the common and unquestionable causes
of depriving the semen of spermatozoa.Thus the first step to be taken is to get the semen
tested before the cause is assigned to the sterility of the wife. If the
semen is found lacking in sperms, a well qualified homœopathic
practitioner can assist in producing them in plenty. However, if the
semen is found quite normal then the cause should be treated out in the
female.
CAUSES OF STERILITY IN FEMALES :
Sometimes the cause is the presence of acidic secretions specially
lactic acid in the vagina and soon as the semen is discharged all the
sperms are killed as they cannot live in acid. But the acidity is only
detrimental to pregnancy when the male organ is too small to ejaculate
the semen direct into the uterus.In individual females the depth of the vaginal cavity varies. In
every female the depth is equal to the length of her finger. Thus,
female possessing a long middle finger requires a long organ and vice
versa. A male organ a little (1 or 2 inches) longer than her middle
finger is quite sufficient for her individual purpose.Having intercourse when both the partners are not willing. The correct posture of intercourse is also imperative. Thus, female
should lie flat on the back with the man upon her with his face
downwards. Her legs should be intercross each other over the man. This
posture brings the uterus a little forward and it increases the
possibility of impregnation.Intercourse should take place 3 hours after meals. Intercourse
should not be taken place just after meals or taking plenty of water.It is also injurious when one (female or male) is extremely hungry
or thirsty.Sexual meeting should never be arranged during menses. Place of sexual meeting should be free from interruption and it
should be peaceful and comfortable. One should not have any fear of
some ones intrusion or arrival during the act of intercourse.Diet which is sour or rich in acids should be given up. Leucorrhœa, painful and scanty menses, amenorrhœa, excessive
menstrual flow are also responsible for sterility.Sometimes sterility is due to failure of the ovaries to yield the
ova. Conception is only possible when sperm comes in contact with the
ovum of the same side.Female’s right and left ovaries produce one ovum every month. One
month there is the right ovum and the other month the left. The left
sperm and right ovum, and the right sperm and the left ovum cannot
unite. Thus pregnancy does not take place.It should be found out if she is FRIGID
or if there is any abnormality in menses. It is also imperative to
find her sexual feelings.When there is a fault in ovaries, menses are scanty and there is
pain in the breast.New growths – fibroids and cancer, etc. Sterility is also caused if there is any tumour in uterus or ovary. Discharge of mucus from vagina after an embrace in female and
sterility as a result thereof.Prolapsus of uterus. Uterine displacement. Hypertrophy of the cervix. Too frequent intercourse. Irregularity of menses. Dysmenorrhœa. Constipation. Inflammation of vagina due to leucorrhœa. Dwindling of breast and ovaries. Excessive and premature menses. Hard work (less of sexual passion). Sterility in female with excessive sexual desire. Mental worries, grief and hiding of her sorrows. Constitutional cause. Sometimes sterility is due to the weakness of the uterus which is
incapable of holding the fœtus. This weakness of the uterus is also
the common cause of abortion.For having children, remember to have intercourse on the last day of
the menstrual period or on the third, fifth or seventh day after the
period has ceased.Chronic diseases. Other causes of sterility may be diabetes, ulceration of the os
uteri, fibroid tumours and enlargement of the uterus.Hysteria. Debilitating diseases like anæmia, tuberculosis, causing amenorrhœa
and scanty menses.Endocrinal deficiencies. Obesity due to defective thyroid secretion. Incompatibility between husband and wife. Absence of any essential part of the genitalia i. e. removal of
uterus, tubes or ovaries.Atresia of cervix and rudimentary uterus. Imperforate hymen. Malformation or destruction of tubes – due to inflammatory
condition like gonorrheal salpingits, appendicitis, etc. (If the
lining membrane of the tube is affected, the sterility would be
absolute).Partial stenosis of the tubes. It is associated with imperfectly
developed uterus (almost an incurable condition).
RUBIN’S TEST
is performed to see whether
the tube is potent or not, blocked or permeable. Another way of test of
the potency and permeability of the tubes is by introduction of a dye
(lipoidol), injected into the uterus ; a subsequent X-ray will show
not only that the tubes are blocked or not, but also the sites where
they are blocked.
- Inflammatory conditions : such as endometritis,
endocervicitis.- Cystic ovaries or destroyed as well, due to tumours, etc.
- Vaginismus.
- Trauma to the parts.
CAUSES OF STERILITY IN MALE :
Impotency of long standing. Short and curved penis. Undescended or atrophied testes. Defective seminal discharges : no sperms or undeveloped sperms
or a few sperm non-motile sperms ; this may be due to some
previous or present disease of the testes, like mumps, tuberculosis,
gonorrhœa, syphilis, etc.Sexual neurasthenia. It should be found out if he is having habits of masturbation or
suffering from night-falls, spermatorrhœa, impotence or any venereal
diseases.Loss of sexual powers with lascivious fancies. Semen thin and odourless. On attempting coition, penis relaxes.
Involuntary emissions, discharge too quick, spasms during coition,
effects of masturbation, disposition to handle organs.
HOMŒOPATHIC TREATMENT.
FEMALE STERILITY.
Agnus Castus.
Sterility, with suppressed menses, and want of sexual
desire. Swelling and inflammation of the uterus. Transparent leucorrhœa.
Leucorrhœa spotting linen yellow.
Aletris Farinosa.
When sterility is due to weakness of the uterus. This
remedy tones up the uterus. Amenorrhœa or delayed menses from atony ;
weariness of mind and body. Leucorrhœa white stringy with debility.
Weak emaciated people.
Aurum Met.
Sterility due to depression and tendency to suicide.
Menses too late ; and scanty or absent. Leucorrhœa profuse and
corroding, yellow, thick white, not offensive, aggravation by walking.
Aurum Mur. Nat.
Specific for sterility. It may be given in 3x
trituration. It cures ulceration, induration, chronic metritis, ulcers
of the os, swelling of the ovary. Also covers prolapsus of the uterus.
Baryta Carb.
Sterility due to dwindling of ovaries and mammary
glands, yet the lymphatics become enlarged and infiltrated. Catamenia
too feeble, and of too short duration.
Baryta Mur.
Sterility. Catamenia too early. Leucorrhœa.
Indurations, tumour or atrophy of ovaries. Nymphomania.
Borax.
Sterility. Leucorrhœa corrosive and thick like
starch. Catamenia premature and too copious, of a pale red colour. Dread
of downward motion and labour.
Calcarea Carb.
Sterility with catamenia too early, and too profuse.
Calcarea Carb. has cold, clammy feet, as if there were damp stockings
on. Obesity.
Caulophyllum.
Sterility after leucorrhœa in a woman married ten
years ago was cured with this remedy.
Conium Mac.
Sterility with suppressed menstruation. Unsatisfied
sexual desire and sufferings therefrom. Obstinate constipation of long
standing. Faintness after stool.
Eupatorium Pur.
Sterility from ovarian atony.
Filix Mas.
Sterility. Pale face with blue rings around eyes.
Worm symptoms especially with constipation.
Gossypium Her.
Sterility from uterine torpor.
Helonias.
Sterility with loss of sexual desire. Profound mental
gloom. Leucorrhœa with atony and anæmia. Women with prolapsus from
atony. Menses too frequent and profuse in women who are feeble from loss
of blood. Flow passive : dark, coagulated, offensive. Always better
when doing something, when the mind is engaged. Fault finding and cannot
endure the least contradiction.
Iodium.
Atrophy of ovaries and breasts, with sterility.
Catamenia at one time too late, at another too early. Menses premature,
violent and copious. Eats ravenously yet emaciates. Lachrymose
disposition and mental dejection. Effects of amorousness ; of
disappointed love.
Kali Brom.
Sterility from excessive sexual indulgence and
atrophy of ovaries.
Millefolium.
Sterility with too profuse menstruation, or tendency
to miscarry. Hæmorrhage from uterus from too violent exertions.
Suppressed menstruation with epileptic attacks.
Natrum Carb.
Discharge of mucus from vagina after an embrace or
coition in the women and sterility as a result thereof. Joyous
talkativeness.
Natrum Mur.
Sterility. With too early and too profuse
menstruation. Coition painful from dryness of vagina. Leucorrhœa with
headache. Abundant discharge of transparent, whitish and thick mucus
from vagina. Obliged to weep. Hypochondriacal, tired of life. Joyless,
taciturn. Anxiety respecting the future.
Pituitary.
It regulates action of ‘corpus luteum’ in sterile
women and favours conception in many cases. Uterus, breasts and other
sexual organs are not fully developed.
Phosphorus.
Sterility on account of excessive voluptuousness, or
if menstruation comes on too late and is too profuse.
Platinum.
Sterility in women with excessive sexual desire. It
has cured sterility of 12 years standing. Catamenia too early and too
profuse (blood dark and coagulated). Leucorrhœa, like white of egg
flowing chiefly after urinating and on rising from a seat.
Sepia.
It is the head remedy for sterility. There is
irregularity of menses with leucorrhœa and constipation. Menses are too
late and scanty or early and profuse, with sharp cutting pains. Leucorrhœa
is yellow, greenish with much itching. Prolapse of the uterus and
vagina. Vagina painful during coition. Lack of affection for those whom
she loved before is a marked mental symptom. Sadness and dejection with
tears.
Sulphuricum Acidum.
Sterility, with catamenia premature and too profuse.
Acrid and burning, or milk-like leucorrhœa. Prolapse of vagina. The
patient is weak and exhausted.
Thuja.
Sterility with leucorrhœa. Anæmia may also be
present. Hair on the face and legs of women with offensive perspiration
about the genitals.
Thyroidinum.
The uterus is very small in size. Excessive obesity.
Uterine fibroid. Fatigued easily, with weak pulse, tendency to fainting,
palpitation, cold hands and feet, low blood pressure, chilliness and
sensitive to cold.
MALE STERILITY.
Chininum Sulph.
Absence of spermatozoa with suppression or diminution
of sexual desire.
Conium Mac.
Absence of spermatozoa accompanied with impotency ;
insufficient erections. Want of energy in coition. Emissions provoked by
presence of women.
Damiana (Turnera Aph.)
Absence of spermatozoa in impotency due to sexual
neurasthenia. Chronic prostatic discharge.
Iodium.
Indicated in persons who have violent or constant
erections with increased sexual desire ; testicles become small and
painful.
Strychninum.
When azoospermism is accompanied with great sexual
desire and/or swelling of testicles.
NOTE :
Any information given in this article is not intended
to be taken as a replacement for medical advice. Any person with a
condition requiring medical attention should consult a qualified
classical homœopath. If you wish, you may please contact the Author by
e-mail for further information and treatment.Copyright © Dr. Sayeed Ahmad
2004