Abstract

Shifa S. Hoble*, Fija A. Mulla, Najiya J. Mulla, Akshay R. Yadav, Purva A. Ghadge, Pandurang A. Gambhire and Vaishnavi Y. Vadkar

ABSTRACT

Infertility affects approximately 15% of couples worldwide, with male and female factors contributing equally. Herbal medicine has gained popularity as a complementary therapy for infertility, but its effectiveness and safety remain unclear. A increasing global concern, infertility affects both men and women. The effectiveness and safety of herbal medicines, which have been used historically to increase fertility, are yet unknown. The purpose of this systematic review is to assess the available data about the effects of herbal remedies on infertility in both men and women. This systematic review suggests that certain herbal medicines may have beneficial effects on male and female infertility, potentially due to antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hormone-regulating properties. However, due to methodological limitations and variability in study design, further rigorous clinical trials are necessary to confirm efficacy and safety. Herbal medicine may offer complementary therapeutic options for infertility treatment. Healthcare providers should consider herbal interventions as part of comprehensive fertility care, while emphasizing the need for standardized extracts, precise dosing, and monitoring. Included were studies looking at how herbal therapies affected men's and women's reproductive outcomes. The review emphasizes how some herbs, like tribulus terrestris, ashwagandha, and Kanchnaar, may help to improve reproductive metrics. To completely comprehend the effects of various plants, more research is necessary as the quality of the data differs. This review offers a thorough summary of the state of the art about the potential advantages, disadvantages, and future research directions of herbal remedies for infertility in both men and women.