Fertility & Naturopathic Medicine - Oakville Burlington Mississauga 

About one in five couples in Canada are affected by fertility challenges.  Many people think of infertility as a woman’s problem, but studies indicate that the cause of infertility is equally divided between the female and the male, so both partners usually need to be evaluated and treated.

Naturopathic medicine can assist people in optimizing their chances of natural conception as well as supporting conventional fertility treatments to improve the likelihood of a successful outcome. 

Conditions which cause infertility in females include:

• Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
• Premature Ovarian Failure (POF)
• Poor Egg Quality
• Damage or blockage of the fallopian tubes
• Endometriosis
• Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
• Uterine Fibroids
• Health and lifestyle factors
• Overexposure to certain environmental elements

Conditions which cause infertility in males include:

• Sperm production problems
• Health, genetics and lifestyle factors
• Erectile Dysfunction
• Infection
• Overexposure to certain environmental elements

In Naturopathic Medicine, strategies to improve fertility include:

• Regulating the menstrual cycle and balance hormones
• Improving blood flow to reproductive organs to promote proper implantation
• Improving egg/sperm quality
• Relieving stress, anxiety and promoting relaxation
• Mitigating chances of miscarriage
• Alleviating possible side effects of fertility medications
• Augmenting ART procedure outcomes

The Naturopathic Approach to optimizing fertility includes: diet and lifestyle counseling, acupuncture, herbal formulas which all help to promote normal hormonal functioning, prepare the body for conception and boost your overall health and well being.

It includes a review of basal body temperature which will help to determine thyroid function and ovulation. The usage of herbs which help to correct hormonal imbalances, promote ovulation and support healthy organ function.  Nutritional supplementation may be recommended to correct any nutrient deficiencies and to promote optimal sperm count and motility as well as to improve egg quality. Dietary changes and stress management techniques would be implemented, together with certain lifestyle changes to reduce exposure to endocrine disrupting substances.

Research has shown Acupuncture to be a safe and effective treatment for infertility.  In conjunction with other recommendations, acupuncture helps to normalize menstrual cycle, optimize ovulation and reduce stress.  

Click here to learn more about: How Acupuncture Improves Fertility, IVF Preconception Care & Acupuncture and Fertility Cleansing.

Contact Dr. Lesley for a complimentary 15 minute consultation to find out how she can help improve your fertility!