Infertility

Approximately 1 in 7 couples have difficulty conceiving (defined as no pregnancy after 18 months of regular randomly timed acts of intercourse). 1 in 4 of those couples are diagnosed with ‘unexplained infertility’ – that is no identifiable cause found in the man or the woman. This can be a source of much frustration and hopelessness for the couple.

We assess each couple holistically using a systematic approach and with the aim of collating all the information about all the contributing factors to the couple’s situation. This is diagnosed through initially through the charting of the biomarkers with appropriate investigations to support the diagnosis (e.g. blood tests, scans etc).  It is a shared journey, aimed at talking the couple through the findings so that they are also informed and understand the rationale behind the treatment process.

If needed, the couple are referred to a NaproTechnology Medical Consultant. NaproTechnology medical treatment uses the approach that there is always a reason why a couple cannot conceive, seeks to find and confirm that reason and to treat it using methods that cooperate with the woman’s cycle. This increases the opportunity for a successful pregnancy outcome.

By charting using the Creighton Model, and identifying the time of fertility in each cycle, 20-40% of couples with infertility will conceive through targeted intercourse alone during this time. The percentage increases to up to 80% with NaproTechnology treatment – depending on the complexity of the underlying problem.