Infertility can be caused by many different factors in life and may affect men and women. When trying to concieve it is important to realise that it may take some time. About 85% of couples will conceive naturally within one year if they have regular unprotected sex. Although this may be affected by age and other factors. It is important that you visit your GP if you have been trying to concieve for over a year to find out if there any problems.
Infertility effects Men and Women, common causes of infertility may include:
- Stress
- Ovulation problems such as Polycystic Ovaries
- Drugs that reduce fertility
- Problems with ejaculation
- Environmental toxins and radiation
- Age-related factors/fertility declines after the age of 35
- Sperm disorders
- Uterine problems
- Hormone imbalances
- Fallopian tubal blockage
- Obstructive problems (blockages in sperm-carrying tubes)
- Drugs that reduce fertility
- Testicular injury and disease
- Genetic disorders
” I was able to feel more grounded and was able to cope better, just by giving myself some extra time and space with reflexology” Lucy
Reflexology aims to address any imbalance in the body and bring about a state of optimum health. Dr. Christiane Northrup in her book Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom says: “The mind/body approach to fertility is based on the premise that knowledge is power and that a change in perception based on new information is powerful enough to effect subtle changes in your endocrine, immune, and nervous systems. Regardless of what you’ve been told about your fertility, you need to know that your ability to conceive is profoundly influenced by the complex interaction among psychosocial, psychological, and emotional factors, and that you can consciously work with this to enhance your ability to have a baby.”