Unexplained infertility is a term we hear a lot in the reproductive world. Basically it is the term used when there is no found cause for infertility. Usually a couple has gone through all of the testing available and everything comes back clear. This is good news, but can be so frustrating if you have not gotten pregnant yet. In the case of unexplained infertility it can be hard to figure out what to do next.
The great thing about herbs and natural therapies is that the focus is on bringing the body back into balance. With unexplained infertility there are couple of areas you can look into. A simple program to follow is outlined below covering these three common reasons for unexplained infertility.
Hormonal Balance
If the hormones are not balanced or the menstrual cycle is off, pregnancy can not occur. Nourishing the reproductive system and cleansing the liver with herbs is a natural and gentle way to balance the hormones. The Fertility Cleanse Kit is a great way to cleanse the liver of excess hormones and toxins while balancing hormones and nourishing the uterus.
Once the body is cleansed and ready for trying to conceive you may want to add pregnancy preparation herbs to your mix. There are specific herbs that help prepare the body for healthy conception, promote ovulation and keep the hormones balanced. My favorite herbal blend for this is Pregnancy Prep.
Cervical Mucous
Low cervical mucous is one of the simplest yet important factors to becoming pregnant. If the cervical mucous is scant, non existent or too acidic, then the sperm will not be able to make there way to the cervix. There are natural remedies that help the body to produce more, sperm friendly cervical mucous as well as sperm friendly lubricants.
Nutritional Status
Having a nutritional deficiency can cause the menstrual cycle to become imbalanced, may cause a lack of beneficial hormones to be produced, or the body to lack overall health. For example iron is necessary for ovulation. Calcium is detrimental to healthy menstruation. And folic acid is required prior to conception to prevent birth defects in the baby.
Eating a nutrient dense fertility diet is so vitally important. It is the foundation of any fertility program or journey. In addition to a whole foods fertility diet there are two supplements that should be taken in addition. A whole food prenatal multivitamin and Omega 3 Fatty Acid.
A sample program for someone who is experiencing unexplained infertility:
Step One/Month One: Fertility Cleanse, Prenatal multivitamin, Omega3 Fatty Acid
Step Two/Month Two+: Pregnancy Prep herbal blend, Prenatal multivitamin, Omega3 Fatty Acid
There are some other nutrients that you may want to add to this sample program such as:
Fertility Enzyme Therapy: This is helpful for situations of autoimmune infertility, where the body attacks and rejects the embryo or the sperm. Fertility Enzyme Therapy is also helpful if scar tissues or stagnation may be present. Examples of stagnation are conditions such as endometriosis, PCOS, or blocked tubes.
Maca: Maca is a wonderful fertility superfood that helps to balance hormones and boost libido. It does not contain hormones so it is safe to take on a daily basis. We have had many successes with Maca. It is a great herb for both women and men.
