Fertility
Over the past twenty years, fertility problems have increased dramatically.
According to the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA), about one in seven couples in the UK have difficulty conceiving.
That’s a lots of stress and heartbreak!
The most common causes of infertility are:
Ovulatory failure (including Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) 20%
Tubal damage 15%
Endometriosis 5%
Male Infertility 26%
Unexplained Infertility 30%
What is Unexplained Infertility?
A diagnosis of unexplained infertility is given if you have not become pregnant after one to two years of trying and medical tests on both you and your partner have found no reason for why you can’t conceive. In couples where the woman is 35 or older, fertility investigations are started after a year. This is because after 35 female fertility starts to decline so there is a greater urgency to get treatment started. [more...]
Treatment
Your GP or gynaecologist will be able to discuss the various assisted fertility options available to you. [more]
Sex
Lets talk about sex!
Around this time, when you have been trying to conceive for over a year, sex starts to take on a whole new role… It’s baby-making time! [more...]
Dietary Approaches
A healthy diet is crucial to a successful pregnancy and a healthy baby, many people are unaware of the fact that diet can help to correct hormone imbalances that may affect your ability to conceive. [more...]
Alcohol
Alcohol will affect both you and your partner. In fact, drinking any alcohol at all can reduce your fertility by half – and the more you drink, the less likely you are to conceive. One study showed that women who drank less than 5 units of alcohol a week (equal to five glasses of wine) were twice as likely to get pregnant within six-months compared with those who drank more. [more...]
Caffeine
There is plenty of evidence to show that caffeine, particularly in the form of coffee, decreases fertility. [more...]
Xenoestrogens
Industrial, agricultural and chemical companies have introduced Xenoestrogens into the environment over the last 70 years. [more...]
Smoking
Smoking both cigarettes and recreational drugs such as marijuana have definitely been linked with infertility in women and men. Smoking destroys nutrient reserves, using up valuable anti-oxidants, which help support life. Smoking can decrease sperm count in men, making the sperm more sluggish, and it can increase the number of abnormal sperm. With men, the effects on fertility are increased with the number of cigarettes. [more...]
Nutritional Support
Folic acid is one of the most highly regarded of the pre conceptual care nutrients. Taking 400 mcg of folic acid per day has been proven to prevent spina bifida in your baby, and it is essential that you get plenty both before and during pregnancy. If you have a family history of spina bifida then 800mcg per day is recommended. [more...]
Suggested Nutritional Program For Women
Viridian Pro-Conception Fertility for Women 1 capsule twice per day
Ester C 500mg twice per day
Eicoanoil 1 teaspoon three times per day
Agnus Castus 20 drops in water first thing in the morning
Suggested Nutritional Program For Men
Viridian High Potency Fertility for Men 1 capsule twice per day.
Ester C 500mg three times per day
Eicosanoil 1 teaspoon three times per day
Tribulus 20 drops in water twice per day
Caution
You should not take any of the above herbs if you are taking, The Pill, Fertility drugs, HRT or any other hormonal treatment or other medication unless a registered, experienced practitioner recommends them.
Tribulus should not be taken if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. It should not be taken by anyone with a psychosis, schizophrenia or phaeochromocytoma.
Do not combine Tribulus with any other psychoactive medication; tranquillisers, sedatives, stimulants (even over the counter de-congestants such as ephedrine), anti-depressants.
Please note: This site is not intended to be a substitute for taking proper medical advice and should not be relied upon in this way. Always consult a qualified doctor or health practitioner, especially if you are pregnant, taking the pill or on any medication. Your situation will need to be looked at individually and you should not attempt to self-treat. The author and publisher cannot accept responsibility for illness arising out of the failure to seek medical advice from a doctor.
