Potential of Herbal Therapy as an Alternative Approach to Improve Fertility in Reproductive Age Women: A Systematic Literature Study
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https://doi.org/10.59890/ijeps.v3i2.468Keywords:
Infertility, Herbal Therapy, Ovum Maturation, Female Fertility, Cuscuta chinensisAbstract
Infertility in women of reproductive age is an increasing global health problem, with a prevalence reaching 10-15% in Indonesia. Herbal therapy has emerged as a promising alternative approach. This study aims to analyze the impact, effectiveness, optimal dosage, and types of herbs that affect ovum maturation and fertility in women of reproductive age with fertility problems. This study aims to analyze the impact, effectiveness, optimal dosage, and types of herbs that affect ovum maturation and fertility in women of reproductive age with fertility problems. This study is a systematic literature study. Data were collected from various scientific databases such as PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar, using keywords related to herbal therapy and female fertility. Inclusion criteria included articles in English, published in the last 10 years, and focused on herbal therapy for female fertility. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive qualitative methods. Herbal therapies have shown effectiveness in improving female fertility through various mechanisms, including hormone regulation, improving ovum quality, and improving the endometrial environment. Some herbs such as Cuscuta chinensis, Angelica sinensis, and complex herbs such as Si-Wu-Tang have shown promising results in increasing pregnancy rates and improving reproductive function. This study highlights the importance of exploring herbal therapies as potential alternatives to improve female fertility. The study findings demonstrate the effectiveness of various herbs in improving reproductive function. Further studies are needed to confirm long-term safety and optimize herbal-based treatment protocols for female infertility
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