If you and your partner are struggling to have a baby, you’re not alone. Ten to 15 percent of couples in the United States are infertile. Infertility is defined as not being able to get pregnant despite having frequent, unprotected sex for at least a year for most couples.
Infertility is a rising problem in today’s society. I attempted to find accurate info on how much money is spent annually on infertility treatments, and I continue to only find results for ways to finance treatments for infertility. The saddest part is that in many cases, the body can reverse infertility naturally if given the correct resources. Infertility, like any disease, is simply a sign that something is not right inside the body and must be fixed.
I have worked with many women on this issue, and have seen very few health-related problems that have caused such pain and anxiety as wanting to have a child and being unable to have one. The good news is that the vast majority of the women who I have evaluated and tested for metabolic imbalances have eventually conceived after following my recommendations. Unfortunately, the success rate for in vitro fertilization is just greater than 20%, and the costs associated with metabolic testing and changing diet/lifestyle costs about $20,000 less than in vitro fertilization.
Infertility is often a complex problem with a simple solution. There are so many confounding factors that can cause or contribute to infertility, which is why conventional treatment is rarely as effective… it simply can’t address all the possible causes. Fertility drugs and artificial hormones of any kind, including birth control, can make underlying problems even worse and make future fertility more difficult (this is sad, because hormonal birth control is often prescribed for various hormonal imbalances and problems).
What Causes Infertility?
Infertility can be caused by a huge number of factors or any combination of them: hormone imbalance, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Endometriosis, Anovulatory Cycles, physical blockage, thyroid imbalance, inadequate hormone production, short luteal phase, lack of luteinizing hormone, high levels or prolactin, and many others.
Poor nutrition often plays a major role, as does exposure to toxins. Age plays less of a role before menopause than was originally thought. While there are many wonderful naturally minded fertility specialists out there, in many cases it is not possible for them to test for and address any of these possible underlying issues. Extreme fertility treatments do work for some, but can be very emotionally and physically exhausting, not to mention very expensive. Given the choice, every woman I have worked with would always prefer to conceive naturally.
The great news is that dietary and lifestyle changes can make a tremendous difference in fertility, and often help with other issues like excess weight, lack of energy, blood sugar problems, skin issues, and insomnia, in the process.
If you, or someone you know, are experience problems with infertility, please call our office at 877-533-9993 where someone from our staff would be happy to answer your questions!
