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The “Going Natural” Method of Fertility Treatments

Wednesday, December 8th, 2010

At RSI, we’re open to any forms of fertility treatment, even those that might not be considered “mainstream”.  But sometimes, we see men and women who have tried homeopathic, so-called “natural” fertility treatments for years and years… only to realize that they’ve wasted their time — and dollars – on these methods.

If you’ve been wooed by the “go natural to get pregnant” headlines touting fertility treatments made up of everything from herbs to mild dietary changes, there’s usually not anything innately wrong with trying such methods to conceive.  In fact, many of our patients try or have tried alternative methods to have a child. 

The real issue comes into play when patients have spent copious amounts of time and money investing in practices that have not produced any well-documented results.

Our recommendation is to bring all your thoughts and questions, including those involving “alternative” remedies, to a trained, reputable fertility specialist for a consultation.  That way, you can be assured that you’re not wasting any time on methods that are unlikely to work while simultaneously discussing all the choices that are available to you, including those that are homeopathic.

Could the Lubricant You Use Contribute to Your Fertility Issues?

Monday, August 16th, 2010

If you’re one of the millions of women who suffer from vaginal dryness during intercourse and have been plagued by fertility issues, it may be time to consider the type of lubricant you’re using.  Many are simply not “sperm friendly“.

So how can you be certain that you’re using the lubricant that’s most conducive to natural conception? 

Start by taking into consideration these quick tips:

  • Be careful about choosing oil- or petroleum based lubricants, such as vegetable oil or Vaseline.  Not only are they problematic for sperm, but they may actually be toxic to women’s bodies.
  • Although some women find that water lacks enough lubrication for their needs, it may be the ticket for you.  Best of all, it’s totally natural, so no fertility issues should result.
  •  With over-the-counter lubricants, you can always check the manufacturer’s or product’s website and see if there are any potential problems with using the lubricant if you’re trying to get pregnant.  (Some contain spermicide, so choose carefully.)
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