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Tribulus Terrestris: Fertility Herb for Both Men and Women…

by Hethir Rodriguez, MH, CMT

Photo by Forest & Kim Starr

Tribulus Terrestris. Photo by Forest & Kim Starr

Tribulus Terrestris has been used traditionally as a fertility and reproductive health herb for hundreds of years. In more modern time Tribulus has proven true to its reputation. This south Asian herb can be used by both men and women while most studies have been on its effects on sperm health.

A study conducted on women who were not ovulating to see if Tribulus could stimulate ovulation. 67% realized normalized ovulation. In this same study it was shown that tribulus used with ovarian stimulation drugs produced better results then using the drug alone.

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Another study was done with men to determine if Tribulus would be effective for men with sperm antibodies. Sperm antibodies impair the sperm from penetrating the cervical mucous . The study showed a 61% increase in conception in couples with sperm antibodies causing their infertility.

Tribulus has been shown in studies to help:
-Improve sex drive
-Increase sperm count
-Improve sperm motility
-Promote sperm viability
-Possibly stimulate ovulation
-Decreased the effects of sperm antibodies

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References

1. L. Setiawan. Tribulus terrestris L. extract improves spermatozoa motility and increases the efficiency of acrosome reaction in subjects diagnosed with oligoastheno-teratozoospermia. Airlangga University, Surabaya, Indonesia (1996)
2. Kistanova, E., Zlatev, H., Karcheva, V., Kolev, A. Effect of plant Tribulus terrestris extract on reproductive performances of rams. nstitute of Animal Science, Department of Reproduction, Kostinbrod, Bulgaria.
3. Hendry, WF. Progress towards a male contraceptive. Current Topics in Reproductive Endocrinology Vol. 2 , 1982. :93-107
4. Stanislavov, R. & Nikolova, V. Tribulus terrestris and Human Male Fertility: I. Immunological Aspects. Comptes Rendus de l’Academie Bulgare des Sciencesi, vol. 53, p.10:107
5. Adimoelja, A., Suryaatmadja, S., Setiawan, L., and Tanojo, T. (1997) Protodioscin, the main active component in Tribulus terrestris L. may improve sperm function in subfertile males and increase the frequency of successful intercourse in men with erectile dysfunctions. VII National congress of Andrology in Bandung,Indonesia.
6. Moeloek, N., Adimoelja, A., Tanojo, T., and Pangkahila, W. (1994) Trial of Tribulus terrestris (Libilov) on oligozoospermia. National Congress of Indonesian Association of Andrologs. Scientific Meeting VI in Manado (1994)
7. Setiawan, L., Adimoelja, A, and Hinting, A. (1996) Tribulus terrestris L improves sperm morphology and enhances sperm acrosome reaction in oligoasthenoteratozoospermia. J. Panca Sarjana Univ. Airlangga 5(2-3): 35-40.
8. Sarkovia S. Tribestan: Experimental and Clinical Inestigations. Chemical Pharmaceutical Research Insitiute. Sofia, Bulgaria

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Debbie 02.21.10 at 10:15 PM

Hi
I just hade my FSH levels tested and it came back at 18 (was 55 last July)
just wondering if I can use tribulus? My acpuncturist said to take 2 capsules per day from cd 5 to ovulation.
I’m a little concerned as from what I’ve read tribulus increases FSH???

Dalene Barton, CH, Doula 02.22.10 at 6:02 AM

Hi Debbie,

I am not sure where you read that Tribulus may increase FSH, I have not heard this. I think it is good that you are working with your acupuncturist and it is better to work closely with a practitioner that can monitor your progress and adjust accordingly, that is a much higher quality of care as opposed to advice from the internet. An practioner like your acupuncturist knows your health history, I don’t.

Best Wishes,

Dalene

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