3 women who got pregnant after Ayurvedic treatment talk about overcoming infertility
- Modern infertility treatments can be draining both emotionally and financially, with some couples turning to Ayurveda, a form of traditional Indian medicine
- Ayurvedic expert Vinod Sharma has helped many couples overcome complications with fertility. Three of his patients talk about their journeys to motherhood
Infertility is an intimate issue that can affect a couple’s relationship when they discover they cannot have a child. It is a global public health issue, affecting 48 million couples and 186 million individuals of reproductive age, according to World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates. About one in six couples in Hong Kong is unable to bear children, according to the Department of Health.
The condition is usually a result of an ailment in the reproductive system, either a man’s or woman’s, that affects both sexes equally. Misconceptions about the causes of infertility thrive, as does the associated social stigma and sense of lost pride.
Even with advances in modern medicine and infertility treatments, the procedures can be draining, both emotionally and financially. Some couples have turned to Ayurveda, a form of traditional Indian medicine.
The WHO recognises Ayurveda as a medical science, analogous to traditional Chinese medicine, which embodies a wealth of empirical healing knowledge. In India, Ayurvedic medicine is officially recognised and legally on par with conventional modern medical science, serving almost 1.4 billion people.
Ayurvedic expert Vinod Sharma, 60, has been practising in Hong Kong for the past 30 years and has helped many couples overcome complications with fertility.
