I can only speak for myself here, but I do anything to avoid going to the doctor. I understand that they are generally skilled at what they do, but copious numbers of doctors seem very keen to prescribe antibiotics for the tiniest tickle. I acknowledge that there’s a time and a place for antibiotics, but I’m generally relatively wary. For me, when it comes to dealing with infertility, natural treatment would be my first stop. Why go and pump yourself full of pills, which give you side effects so you need even more pills, when the natural treatment could work just as well?
Some natural treatments will raise your fertility specifically whilst others help your body to help itself by reducing tension and improvinggeneral health. By now you’re possibly wondering what natural treatments can help for infertility. Well, here goes:
- Acupuncture – The use of acupuncture in fertility treatment is relatively well documented. The practitioner will use super-fine needles to stimulate particular points. Apparently acupuncture sessions prior to and after some IVF procedures raise the pregnancy rate.
- Herbs – People underestimate the power of herbs, so make sure that you consult someone who knows what they’re doing.
- Homeopathy – Homeopathy may help both male and female infertility by stimulating the body to sort itself out.
- Pilates and Yoga – Just confirm that your instructor knows something about yoga and exercise for infertility.
- Aromatherapy – Apparently this can normalize your monthly cycle so that you are able to get your timing for the baby dance just right.
- Naturopathy – Incorporates a large assortment of therapies – encompassing things like acupuncture and dietary changes.
- Sleep – Don’t lose too much sleep! As tempting as it is to stay awake till the early hours of the morning researching infertility, it is really unhelpful as sporadic sleep patterns can ruin your cycle too.
- The list goes on!
Make certain that the guy with the needles knows what he’s doing! A qualified therapist is a necessity. Also, make certain that the person is aware that you are there regarding your infertility as some procedures may be unsuitable or they might have the opposite effect. Your infertility clinic may be able to refer you to someone experienced in the natural treatment of infertility.
You might be the kind of person who is somewhat suspicious about whether these treatments work or not, but despite those reservations I think that there is no hurt in having a little TLC. Anything that brings your stress levels down will be positive for fertility, and you’ll feel more prepared to deal with whatever comes your way.
So if you’re managing infertility, natural treatment options could be just the additional help that you need. Feel free to test any or all of them; enough sleep, a little exercise, healthy eating and a good dose of tender loving care with some pampering on the side never hurt anyone!
Here is more information on Acupuncture and Infertility. Here is a website with a free mini-course dedicated to Infertility.