Pregnancy & Fertility

Roughly 16% or 1 in 6 couples in Canada are dealing with infertility. Infertility is described as the inability to conceive after 1 year of trying for women under 35 years old or 6 months in women over 35 years old.

Naturopathic medicine can help you address some of the factors that may be contributing to infertility, such as:

• Problems producing eggs (which shows up when she has no period/menstrual cycle, or no regular one)

• Having a sexually transmitted infection (STI), like Chlamydia (which can cause blockages in the fallopian tubes)

• Problems in the uterus (like fibroids or polyps)

• Problems with the fallopian tubes (like missing tubes or blockages)

• Endometriosis (excess of tissue that gathers around the reproductive organs)

• Hormonal imbalances

Botanicals, acupuncture, and vitamins/supplements have been very successful in helping address the concerns stated above or to support women undergoing fertility treatments.

Naturopathic medicine can also assess and treat male infertility caused by:

• Poor sperm quality (their rate of movement and shape)

• Low sperm count, or lack of sperm

• A history of sexually transmitted infection (STI), like Chlamydia

• Hormonal imbalances