Fertility and Sterility found women who checked their cervical fluid consistently were 2.3 times more likely to get pregnant over a six-month period. BBT charts help maximize conception, predict ovulation (or lack thereof), and rule out various endo- crine-related issues.


Quick tip: Avoid lubricants during


intercourse due to their ability to impede the movement of sperm. Use Pre-Seed brand as a sperm friendly lubricant. Bet- ter yet see a practitioner to improve your cervical fluid. Cervical fluid quality can indicate hormonal imbalances.


2. Lifestyle Factors Lifestyle factors should always be ad-


dressed by your practitioner BEFORE more advanced interventions. A Lancet study showed men who ate organic had 43% more sperm. Another study concerning stress and infertility showed women with a support group have higher conception rates (54%) than those without a support group (20%). Lifestyle factors are often not consid- ered as important as hormonal, ovulatory, or sperm abnormalities, but lifestyle is often the cause of those abnormalities.


3. Nutritional Therapies


Folate 400-800 mcg/day is essential for proper cell growth, metabolism, and neural tube development. Methylfolate and folinic acid are other natural occurring forms of folate that may be better depend- ing on your genetics and how you process folate in the body.


CoQ10 50-300 mg/day has antioxidant and mitochondrial energy production effects, and significant im- provements in sperm motility, concentra- tion and morphology.


NAC 1200mg/day in divided doses


helps improve egg quality, cervical fluid, prevent miscarriages, and acts as an anti- oxidant and anti-inflammatory.


Inositol 4g per day improves insu-


lin sensitivity, egg quality and ovulatory function, decreases serum androgens, and increases sperm concentration.


Zinc 20-30 mg/day supports fertility by regulating normal hormone function, cell di- vision, ovulation, and sperm production. An estimated 25% of Americans are deficient in zinc. High zinc foods include oysters, beef, egg yolks, oats, Brazil nuts, pumpkin seeds, carrots, beets, and cabbage.


Vitamin B6 30-50 mg/day helps to normalize many symptoms associated with a woman’s cycle. Vitamin B6 is involved in estrogen metabolism and can easily become depleted if estrogen domi- nance is a problem. Vitamin B6 possesses “progesterone-like effects” and has been shown to reduce estrogen while increas- ing progesterone levels.


Vitamin C 1,000-3,000 mg or higher


raises progesterone, improves sperm morphology, and acts as an antioxidant to remove oxidative stressors.


Vitamin D 1,000-5,000 IU/day is able to control the genes involved in making estrogen. Vitamin D controls several genes involved in embryo implantation. Poor Vitamin D status has been associated with certain pregnancy complications such as gestational hypertension and diabetes.


Melatonin 3mg/day at bedtime in- creases number of mature eggs, and has anti-oxidant functions.


DHEA 25mg three times/day increases


ovarian function and reserves and AMH levels, and lowers miscarriage rate. High rate of negative side effects are often expe- rienced at this dose.


Acetyl L-Carnitine 1-3g/day improves sperm motility and morphology.


4. Botanical Medicine Botanical Medicine is very effective in


helping improve hormone levels, regulate menstrual cycles, ovulatory disorders, and implantation issues.


Vitex agnus-castus 1mL tincture in the morning can increase progesterone and restore ovulation.


Asparagus racemosa 2-4 mL tincture


two to three times/day improves cervical fluid, libido and low sperm count.


Tribulus terrestris 200-400mg standardized extract supports sperm health and count, and ovulation induction and can increase DHEA levels.


Withania somnifera 1-4 mL tincture


three times/day increases sperm motility and count, decreases stress factor hormones, and regulates menstrual cycle.


5. Body Therapies Abdominal Mayan Massage im-


proves circulation to reproductive organs, reduces scar tissue, and realigns tipped positioned uterus.


Acupuncture has been shown to


improve numerous parameters involving fertility status.


Castor Oil Packs can improve infertil-


ity caused by fallopian tube dysfunctions, pelvic floor congestion, poor circulation and toxin accumulation.


Infertility is becoming more prevalent across all age groups. Treatment options are many and should be individualized depending on the root cause of your fertility struggle. Find a trusted practitioner that gives you options concerning what therapies are best for you at your current state of fertil- ity. There are treatments available that are non-invasive, not excessively costly, and can actually improve your overall health as well as your ability to conceive.


Dr. Nicole Kerr, ND, LAc recently opened an all-natural fertility clinic in Wallingford, Fertility Oasis. At Fertility Oasis, Dr. Kerr teaches her patients the importance


of preconception care and about all treatment options available to couples struggling to conceive. Male and female infertility factors are addressed by Dr. Kerr to offer comprehensive fertility care for her patients. Fertility Oasis, 857 N Main St Ext Suite 1, Wallingford, 203.265.0459 www.fertilityoasis.com. See ad on page 20.


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