A reproductive system disorder is a generic term that refers to conditions that affect the organs of the reproductive system. This includes all inherited or acquired diseases, abnormal functioning of the glands related to secretion of sex hormones, infections and other disorders arising from known/unknown causes (for example thyroid dysfunction).
Examples of female reproductive disorders includes poly cystic ovaries (PCO), polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, uterine fibroids, Chlamydia infection, cervical mucous irregularities (lack of fertile mucous), irregular menstrual cycle (more than 35 days or less than 21 days), absence of menstruation (amenorrhea), absence of ovulation (anovulation), painful menstruation (dysmenorrhea) and/or heavy menstruation (menorrhagia). Complications of menstrual irregularities can include difficulty falling pregnant, anaemia and infertility.
Examples of male reproductive disorders include poor sperm parameters (morphology, mobility and quantity), decreased libido and erectile dysfunction.
Naturopathic treatment of female and male reproductive disorders is tailored to the individual case, the underlying cause, the severity of symptoms, and the presence of any complications.