As we mentioned in previous articles, infertility is defined as inability of a couple to conceive after 12 months of unprotected sexual intercourse. It effects over 5 millions couple alone in the U. S. and many times more in the world. Because of unawareness of treatments, only 10% seeks help from professional specialist.We have spent most of the time in this series discussing the conventional and Chinese medicine in treating fertility. I believe, it is the best time to change the subject by discussing how to treat male infertility with wild yam.I. DefinitionWild yam also known as Dioscorea villosa, it is a species of a twining tuberous vine, native to n North America. It has been used by herbalists in treating treat menstrual cramps and problems related to childbirth as well as stomach upset.II. How wild yam effects male fertility1. CholesterolIt is said that wild yam containing certain substances that help to reduce levels of triglycerides in the blood stream, resulting in lessening the risks of hardening arterial wall and high blood pressure and increasing the blood flow to the reproductive region, leading to improving of quality sperm production.2. Anti-inflammatoryIt also helps to increase immune function in guarding our body against inflammation caused by bacteria and virus, resulting in lessening the risk of reproductive inflammation of which causes abnormal sperm production and sperm count.3. LiverWild yam also is a liver tonic herb, it helps to strengthen the liver function in regulating the production of insulin of the spleen, thereby, decreasing the risks of blood sugar fluctuation, leading to hormone imbalance thus, lowering the production of testosterone and sexual desire.4. Adrenal glands enhancerIt also helps to assist the adrenal glands in regulating the production of hormones and is used to balance the hormones, thereby, increasing the levels of testosterone in the men body as well as sperm production in male reproductive organs.5. Digestive absorptionWild yam also helps to increase the function of digestive function in nutrients absorption, thereby, decreasing nutrients causes of infertility.III. Side effectsOver dose of wild yam may cause nausea, diarrhoea.For the best pregnancy self help program review, please visithttp://bestfertility.blogspot.com/For series of Infertility Articles, please visithttp://fertility-infertility.blogspot.com/or my home page athttp://medicaladvisorjournals.blogspot.com