The Pill and infertility

Can the Pill affect your fertility? Do a google search and most of the information and research will tell you no. For the majority of women regular menstruation will resume within a few weeks of stopping the Pill. However, the articles and research papers on the internet do not seem to consider the percentage of women who may be sensitive to the effects of the Pill.

There is clinical evidence to show that some women can experience amenorrhea (no periods) and that ovulation can be suppressed for up to two years or more after stopping the Pill. In some cases, the Pill can also change the cervix which affects the production of fertile mucus. Professor Erik Odeblad from the University of Umea in Sweden discovered that a post-Pill infertility was caused by a shrinkage of the crypts in the upper cervical canal that would normally produce fertile mucus. Without fertile mucus, the normal acid environment of the vagina is hostile to sperm and it cannot survive. In fact, there is a natural form of contraception called The Billings Method that is between 97-99% effective when intercourse occurs on the days when there is no fertile mucus. It is simple, no fertile mucus = no pregnancy.

One of the reasons that the homeopathic fertility program has a high success rate is because it can remove the effects of the Pill, stimulate ovulation and allow the body to start producing good quality fertile mucus again. The effects of the Pill and the quality of fertile mucus is a factor that is not addressed by fertility specialists so if IVF has not worked for you then you might like to consider the homeopathic fertility program.

Low Breastmilk Supply

A common reason for giving up breastfeeding is when mothers suspect that their milk supply is low. Sometimes mothers can mistakenly think that their supply is low as they lack confidence in their ability to provide breastmilk and can become worried when their babies seem unsettled. At other times we can confuse normal infant behaviour as a milk supply problem.

However, for some women, low milk supply can be a real problem. It is important to know that the more milk that is taken from your breasts the more milk you will make. Introducing other fluids including artificial baby milk (infant formula) will decrease your milk supply. With the right information and support a low supply can usually be increased. To find out more read my article

Male Infertility

You are probably wondering why I am blogging so soon about healthy sperm but I have just discovered a really good website on all aspects of male fertility and men's health at www.andrologyaustralia.org

It is estimated that about 1 in 8 couples in Australia will have troubles conceiving and are considered to be infertile. About one in five infertile couples the problem lies with the male partner and male infertility is the underlying reason for 40% of couples using assisted reproduction technologies such as IVF.

So what is male infertility? Quite simply it is when a man's ejaculated semen does not contain sufficient numbers of normal, functional sperm to travel and fertilise the female egg.

When a man is diagnosed as being infertile, it can be devastating news but fortunately the majority will still have children. It is important for men to realise that the diagnosis is not related to their masculinity. There are so many things that affect sperm health such as smoking, alcohol, recreational drugs, sexually transmitted infections, tight-fitting underwear, spas and saunas, work environments, lubricants, excessive exercise, medications, injuries, illness, age, blockages, sperm antibodies, diet and nutritional deficiencies. Sometimes sexual problems such as erection or ejaculation issues can prevent couples from falling pregnant. Again this can affect a man's self esteem but usually there is a physical or stress-related cause. Check out the Andrology Australia website for more information.

My approach to treating male infertility is with nutritional supplements and a homeopathic remedy. There are so many studies showing that nutritional supplements increase sperm count and health. A research trial of 45 infertile men showed that homeopathy significantly improved both the number and the quality of sperm. Homeopathy can also assist with any erection or ejaculation problems. Homeopathic remedies need to be individually prescribed by a registered homeopath. If you live outside the Brisbane area, you can find a registered homeopath on the Australian Homoeopathic Association's website at www.homeopathyoz.org