Are there any natural remedies that help increase chances of getting pregnant?

Natural Remedies That Can Help Increase Your Chances of Getting Pregnant:

When you make the decision to get pregnant, many think that it will happen easily. Sadly, this just isn't the case for many women. If you have a long or short menstrual cycle or a cycle that varies in length drastically from month to month, ovulation can be extremely frustrating. If you have of late come off hormonal birth control, you may find that it takes some time to get your cycle back to normal. Unfortunately, once the decision to try to conceive is made, the last thing you wish to do is wait!

Fortunately, there are herbs and supplements, which you can take, that would help get your system back into the optimal hormonal balance.

Chaste berry or Vitex (vitex agnus-castus, chastetree berry) stimulates hormones involved in ovulation, restores the female hormonal balance, while increasing ovulation frequency. Vitex is also useful in normalizing pituitary gland functions and maintaining the balance of progesterone and estrogen levels. Vitex is frequently used as herbal treatment for infertility and is particularly helpful for women with irregular menstrual cycles, failure to ovulate or shortened second half of the menstrual cycle. Effectiveness of vitex increases over time with continuous use.

Red Clover (trifolium pretense) restores as well as balances hormonal function. It also nourishes the uterus. Red Clover contains isoflavones (which are estrogen-like compounds) that promote estrogen production and may enhance fertility in women and boost estrogen levels in women having estrogen deficiencies. Besides, Red Clover contains calcium and magnesium that help in relaxing the nervous system and improving fertility. Traditionally, Red Clover helps restore irregular menses and balance the acid-alkaline level of the vagina to help promote conception.

Siberian Ginseng (or eleutherococcus senticosus root) is used in traditional Chinese medicines to reinforce the body's vital energy (what the Chinese call "chi"). Siberian ginseng can positively affect hormone levels, support healthy uterine function, tone uterine muscles, and enhance fertility.

Gingko Biloba has been used in traditional medicine for treating circulatory disorders and enhancing memory. Besides, laboratory studies have shown that Gingko improves blood circulation while increasing peripheral blood flow to reproductive organs and maintaining healthy blood vessel tone. Gingko also acts as a cleansing antioxidant.

PABA is a B complex vitamin which is synthesized in the body. PABA is believed to increase the ability of estrogen to facilitate fertility as well as increase the ability of some infertile women to become pregnant. A clinical study reported that 12 of 16 previously infertile women could get pregnant after supplementing with PABA over several months.

Antioxidant Support: Vitamins C and E are important vitamins as well as cleansing antioxidants that play a vital role in repairing damage that is caused by the environment, aging. They also help in preventing cellular damage due to oxidizing free radicals. Vitamin E is one of the major antioxidant central to overall reproductive wellness. Red Raspberry Leaf is highly valued for its ability to tone the uterus and muscles of the pelvic region. A highly nutritive ingredient, Red Raspberry is a very powerful fertility-promoting herb, particularly when used in combination with Peppermint.

Green Tea is a powerful antioxidant that helps in enhancing reproductive health by repairing the oxidative damage which occurs naturally due to environmental toxins and aging.

Ladies Mantle is a "tonic" herb that is useful in regulating a woman's monthly cycle. It also has a toning effect on the cervix.

Nettle Leaf contains a wide range of vitamins and minerals that are critical to good reproductive health, including Vitamins A, C, D, K, Iron, Potassium, Phosphorous and Sulfur. Nettle Leaf also contains Calcium - a mineral affecting a woman's ability to conceive and maintain pregnancy.

Note: Incase you are already under doctor's care and are taking medicine to help your cycle and fertility, you SHOULD NOT take natural remedies as they may interact with the medicine that your doctor has prescribed. It is best to consult your doctor before trying any of these remedies.