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You’ve been trying to conceive for a number of years unsuccessfully. You’ve had miscarriages, failed IUI or IVF cycles. You’re so desperate for a baby of your own but you’re feeling like you’re nearly ready to get off this rollercoaster ride.
So what’s really going on? Why haven’t you been able to conceive yet? Your fertility specialist is stumped and tells you to keep trying.
But maybe there is an answer to why you haven’t been able to conceive & carry your baby through to full term. Maybe there is still hope for you! I’ve had clients who have been trying for years before they came to my clinic – often they’ve had miscarriages or failed IVF cycles. Working through various issues, I help improve their chances of conceiving & carrying their baby through to full term.
So what potentially could be holding you back from that successful pregnancy?
Vaginal health is something that is often overlooked, despite the growing amount of research that indicates the link between things like recurrent urinary tract infections, endometriosis, vaginal dysbiosis and fertility issues. If you experience any vaginal symptoms such as discharge, pain or itching, further investigation is warranted. This can be as simple as a quick cervical swab performed at your GP clinic or sexual health clinic.
Women may have no symptoms of vaginal health issues yet still be infected. Bacterial vaginosis may display no symptoms in up to 50% of affected women – yet bacterial vaginosis is linked to endometriosis, premature labour, and possibly linked to miscarriage. If you’ve been experiencing recurrent miscarriages, yet have no vaginal symptoms, it’s still worth having your vaginal health assessed.
Sperm health plays an equally important role, yet this is often underestimated in same-sex or single-woman IVF cases. If you’ve been experiencing difficulties conceiving & carrying your baby through IVF, perhaps it’s time to either try a new sperm donor or, if you know the sperm donor, ask if he would like to take measures to improve his sperm health. Simple changes such as quitting smoking, alcohol and caffeine for 10 weeks can make an amazing difference to the health of sperm. Of course, if you are conceiving with your partner, whether naturally or with assisted reproductive technology, improving sperm health will also be beneficial.
Egg quality is at the core of whether conception will be successful or result in miscarriage. Egg quality can be affected by a number of factors up to 120 days BEFORE ovulation and conception. You can improve egg quality through eating a nutritious whole foods diet, avoiding toxins, and taking a good quality prenatal supplement.
Ready to have the beautiful pregnancy you’ve been dreaming of? Ready to hold your baby in your arms? Let’s make your dream a reality.
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