Normal functioning of reproductive systems of male and female, no doubt is expected of all individuals. But one of the vagaries of nature is aberration of this function. While fertility is an essential ingredient for survival and continuity of species, not all couples are capable of furthering their families. So the problem of infertility finds its place in the recorded history of ancient civilisations of Babylonia, Persia and Goddesses of fertility, fertility rites, and superstitions encompassing the process of birth are mentioned in the history of these civilisations. Even in the Hindu pantheon of Gods, there is a Goddess (Shashthi) responsible for fertility. History also reveals that the ancient Western physicians were.
