Fertility Support
Struggling to conceive or preparing for pregnancy can feel overwhelming, especially when faced with uncertainty or unanswered questions about your health. Whether you're starting your journey, exploring fertility treatments, or looking for natural support, I’m here to help. As a naturopathic doctor, I work to uncover the root causes of fertility challenges and empower you with a personalized plan to optimize your reproductive health.
How Naturopathic Medicine Can Support Fertility
As a licensed naturopathic doctor, I provide an integrative approach to fertility care that works alongside conventional treatments like IUI or IVF or as a standalone plan. My care includes:
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Functional Testing: Identifying hormonal imbalances, nutrient deficiencies, and other underlying factors with advanced lab testing.​
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Preconception Planning: Optimizing your health for conception, addressing diet, lifestyle, and stress management.
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Natural Fertility Support: Using herbal medicine, acupuncture, and targeted supplements to regulate cycles, improve egg/sperm quality, and promote hormonal balance.
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Collaborative Care: Supporting you alongside your fertility specialist or OB/GYN to enhance your outcomes naturally.
Fertility Concerns I Can Address
Hormonal Imbalances
Irregular periods, anovulation, or imbalanced hormone levels such as low progesterone or high prolactin can significantly impact fertility.
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Testing: Hormone panels, thyroid function tests, and adrenal function assessments.
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Treatment: Herbal remedies, acupuncture, and dietary strategies to restore hormonal balance and improve ovulation.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
PCOS is one of the leading causes of infertility, characterized by irregular cycles, insulin resistance, and elevated androgens.
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Testing: Comprehensive lab work to assess insulin sensitivity, androgen levels, and ovarian function.
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Treatment: Lifestyle interventions, tailored nutrition plans, and supplements to support ovulation and metabolic health.
Endometriosis and Adenomyosis
Both endometriosis and adenomyosis can cause chronic pain, heavy periods, inflammation, and scarring, which may impact fertility and overall quality of life. Adenomyosis, often called "endometriosis of the uterus," involves the growth of endometrial-like tissue into the muscular wall of the uterus, further complicating conception.
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Testing: Hormonal testing
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Treatment: Anti-inflammatory nutrition, acupuncture, herbal medicine, and stress management to alleviate pain, reduce inflammation, and regulate hormonal balance. My approach also includes lifestyle strategies and personalized care to improve uterine health and fertility outcomes.
Unexplained Infertility
When no clear cause is identified, a naturopathic approach can help identify hidden factors like inflammation, oxidative stress, or subtle nutrient deficiencies.
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Testing: Functional testing for oxidative stress markers, nutrient levels, and immune health.
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Treatment: Antioxidant therapy, stress management, and personalized supplementation to enhance fertility outcomes.
Male Factor Infertility
Sperm quality, count, and motility are essential components of fertility but are often overlooked.
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Testing: Semen analysis and hormone testing.
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Treatment: Nutritional optimization, antioxidant support, and lifestyle modifications to improve sperm health.
How I Work With You
1 / Comprehensive Assessments
We’ll start with an in-depth consultation to understand your health history, fertility goals, and any barriers to conception.
2 / Individualized Plans
Your care plan may include dietary recommendations, fertility-focused acupuncture, stress management strategies, and targeted supplementation.
3 / Partnership-Based Care
Whether you're working with a fertility specialist or exploring natural options, I collaborate with your entire care team to support your journey.
