Dr. Curtiss' Approach to Fertility Support of Men and Women Infertility is becoming an increasingly common condition worldwide. One in five couples experience fertility problems while trying to conceive. The number of infertile women in the US aged 20-25 tripled during the last 30 years and sperm count has reduced 50% worldwide over the past 50 years. Of infertile men, 70% have "untreatable sub fertility," meaning that they are not sterile, but have a low number of sperm or abnormal sperm. These progressive negative trends point to environmental factors that are having an impact on endocrine systems. When approaching fertility treatment, Dr. Curtiss focuses on preventative health care and support of the body's physiologic systems. Naturopathic physicians believe, "a healthy body is a fertile body." Preventative medicine begins with the creation of optimal sperm and eggs to create a healthy pregnancy and child. Dr. Curtiss believes that by improving the environment in which a baby grows and develops, one can reduce the risk of asthma, allergies, birth defects, behavioral issues, and diseases in children. Fertility support begins with preconception health care. This involves identifying and removing that which may be harmful to the body while supporting the reproductive systems with food, nutrition, botanicals, and lifestyle habits to promote fertility. Preconception health care should begin a minimum of three to four months prior to the desired conception time, as this is how long it takes to grow optimal sperm and egg. Currently health insurance providers do not view infertility as a disease, and therefore do not cover it. During the last 12 years, the number of individuals using artificial reproductive techniques has risen by 77%. Couples may spend, on average, $20,000 on one In Vitro Fertilization procedure. Naturopathic support including preconception health care is cost effective, safe, and only promotes the overall health of couples. Dr. Curtiss' work-up for health and fertility of couples may include the following: A complete history and examination
A Complete Blood Count (CBC) and Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Hormone evaluation of the ovaries, testes, adrenal glands, and thyroid gland
Heavy metal or other toxic exposure testing
Semen analysis
Neurotransmitter testing to assess the nervous system
Autoimmune testing
Other warranted testes and/or diagnostic imaging Naturopathic treatments for fertility support may include the following: Natural body rythm charting for conception timing
Cleansing the home of any substance known to be harmful to the body
Cleansing the body to reduce the toxic burden and promote liver function
Adequate diet and nutrition to supply all the needs for the growth of optimal egg and sperm
Stress support
Botanical therapies
Hydrotherapy
Energy medicine
Emotional, mental, and pshychological support and counseling
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