As a Brisbane based fertility naturopath Michelle sees individuals and couples who:

• are doing ART including IVF and IUI

• are trying to conceive through natural means

• have been diagnosed as having unexplained infertility

• have been trying to conceive for a while with poor to no results

• have had numerous miscarriages

• have been given a hormonal, reproductive, endocrine health diagnosis and would like support in getting pregnant

• have not been given a specific diagnosis but may need to address some irregularities in their menstrual cycle and wish to become pregnant

• are planning to conceive but wish to embark on a pre-conception health plan

• are in a same-sex partnership or are single and are using a sperm donor

• Male fertility issues

As a fertility naturopath some of the ways in which Michelle investigates your fertility concerns are as follows:

• Interpretation of standard/routine blood tests that you get through a GP to assess your general health and identify any nutritional anomalies or biochemical pathways that warrant treatment.

• Analysis of hormone testing at specific days of the menstrual cycle as observed through blood tests and correcting any imbalances

• Targeting and treating any diagnosed reproductive, hormonal or endocrine health issues such as thyroid disorders, PCOS, Endometriosis, Fibroids, Irregular or absent periods for example.

• Identifying any other causative factors

• Teaching and encouraging basal body temperature charting and mucus observations to help paint a picture of your hormonal status

• Assessing and remedying dietary and lifestyle factors

• Providing nourishing and nutritionally replete recipes and meal plans for a healthy conception and pregnancy.

• Addressing and treating stress and any mood fluctuations

Seeing a naturopathic fertility specialist while you are going through IVF or ART may benefit you if you have:

• Poor egg quality in older women

• Poor ovarian response due to premature ovarian insufficiency

• Thin uterine lining

• Issues with embryo implantation

• Low Progesterone

• Oestrogen dominance

• And any other underlying reproductive health conditions such as endometriosis, PCOS, Adenomyosis, Fibroids, recurrent miscarriage, blood-clotting and immunological disorders

Some of the naturopathy solutions which can address your fertility concerns include:

• Herbal Medicine tinctures or tablets.

• Vitamin and Mineral Supplementation

• Nutrition and Dietary recommendations.

• Flower Essences

• Gentle encouragement of necessary lifestyle changes

• Acupuncture

Please head to the blog page if you would like to read the many evidence based research articles on Naturopathy and fertility that Michelle has written.

Feel free to book in a free 15 minute phone chat with Michelle to discuss your particular fertility issues and find out what help might be available for you.