Infertility Factsheet
What is Infertility
A couple are deemed infertile if, after a year of trying, they have not been successful in conceiving. It has been estimated that up to 1 couple in every 6 experience difficulty conceiving. That's around 15% - 20% of all couples.Causes of Infertility
- Being overweight or underweight can affect your chances of conceiving.
- Heavy metal toxicity can cause problems conceiving.
- Hormonal imbalances are a common cause of infertility.
- Thyroid imbalances can cause spontaneous abortion.
- Although rare, it is possible to be allergic to your partners sperm.
Facts about infertility
Although often perceived as a woman's problem, infertility can roughly be accounted to men in 40% of cases and women in 40% of cases with 20% of cases of infertility having an unknown cause.Natural Treatments for Infertility
It takes up to 116 days for the formation of sperm, and up to 100 days prior to ovulation for a healthy ova to mature.A natural approach will use a menstrual chart to determine when you ovulate and determine the dates on which you are most likely to conceive. This will also help take the guess work out of your due date if you do conceive.
Salivary hormone tests can help to determine your fertility status. If an imbalance is detected, treatments may involve herbal and nutritional supplements. Diet and lifestyle modifications are also deemed an important part of natural fertility treatments.
Preconception care involves both partners embarking on a health care program designed to ensure optimal health of the parents before conception occurs.
Preconception Care provides a cost-effective approach to infertility and can be used in conjunction with IVF. The ultimate goal is to potentially improve the future health of your offspring.
Resources for Infertility - Services available through Moontides Women’s Health Centre:
- Preconception care workshop
- Private consultations with a Naturopathic Case Manager
- Salivary hormone testing
- Heavy metal testing
