Are there any fertility problems that can't be helped?
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After 16 years specialising in fertility treatment the only condition that I have been unable to treat is when a biopsy of the testes showed no sperm (Not low count, but no sperm production at all)
How long will it take?
Answer:
This varies due to many reasons such as client compliance, nature of the problem and whether or not one or both partners have fertility issues. Generally it takes between 1 month and 12 months
Can I combine natural methods with IVF?
Answer:
Yes. A recent study in the UK showed IVF success rates more than doubled when preceded by a period of preconception healthcare
I'm starting IVF in 4 weeks time, what can you do to help?
Answer:
Although three months preparation time is preferred, if you contact me quickly I can commence a preconception programme with you
Does my partner have to be involved?
Answer:
Preferably Yes, however I can still work with only you. Men need to be more aware that they can also run out of time in terms of maximising fertility and should also engage in preservation of fertility strategies
I'm over 40 years old, is it worth my while following your fertility management programme?
Answer:
Yes. By preparing for pregnancy via herbal medicine and nutrition your biological age reduces and the chances of conception increase
I've already got 1 child, but am having trouble having another, can you help?
Answer:
Yes. Secondary Infertility is not uncommon
Is your programme the same as Francesca Naish's programme in Sydney?
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Yes. It is very similar as I was trained by Francesca
My partner has a low sperm count, can you help?
Answer:
Yes, herbal medicine and herbal supplements and lifestyle changes can increase all the sperm parameters. We view men as just as important as the woman to treat as the egg and sperm contribute an equal amount of genetic material to a pregnancy
Do I have to stop smoking and drinking alcohol?
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Short answer yes. Long answer anything you do is better than nothing in preparation for pregnancy. Both smoking and consuming alcohol have been shown to have detrimental effect on sperm, egg, viability of a pregnancy and birthing a normal healthy baby
What is involved with coming to see you?
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Please see the consultations page on my website Click here to view
What professional associations do you belong to?
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New Zealand Association of Medical Herbalists, Naturopaths of New Zealand
What conditions have you treated?
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Low sperm count, low motility, poor morphology, sperm antibodies, endometriosis, PCOS, fibroids, reversed early menopause, erratic menstrual cycles, hormonal imbalance, recurrent miscarriage, unknown causes of infertility
What is involved in preparation for pregnancy?
Answer:
Preconception healthcare is a programme of detoxification, reducing chemical exposure, improving nutritional status, charting the menstrual cycle, improving lifestyle choices and reducing stress. It is important because the sperm and the egg take about 100 days to mature and their health reflects the health of the person at the time. All fertility problems are improved by a preconception programme