Dr. HingHau Tsang's Crusade on Nutrition
Newsletter #62
--- Female Infertility and the role of Nutrition
Over 15% of couples in the U.S. have difficulty conceiving a child. In about one third of these cases, it is the man that is infertile; in another third, both the male and female have fertility issues. The balance is due to female infertility. The causes of infertility are often treatable. Nutritional and lifestyle changes increase chances for conception. Smoking, caffeine, drug and alcohol consumption, and stress are related to infertility. Reproductive organs are highly susceptible to free radical or oxidative damage from environmental toxicants and natural aging.
Cause of Female Infertility
Hormonal: Some women have problems with ovulation. Hormone balance is critical to monthly ovulation and development of the corpus luteum for preparation of the uterus for implantation. Synchronized hormonal changes leading to the release of an egg from the ovary and the thickening of the lining of the uterus in preparation for the fertilized egg do not occur. These problems may be detected using basal body temperature charts. LH or progesterone insufficiency can be diagnosed with a urine test, or an abnormal monthly temperature chart. If progesterone is low, there is less of an expected increase in temperature during the second half of the cycle after ovulation. Without sufficient progesterone, the endometrium can not be prepared for implantation, and the fertile ova can not be converted into the corpus luteum. Hormonal imbalance can also be determined by blood tests of reproductive hormone levels. Measuring estrogen, progesterone, FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) and LH (luteinizing hormone) at day 12 and 21 can indicate whether the hormonal state is compatible with pregnancy.
Cervical: Abnormal mucus production or a prior cervical surgical procedure. These are conditions in which the sperm cannot pass through the cervical canal.
Repetitive pelvic infections, multiple pelvic surgeries and endometriosis may lead to scar formation and fallopian tube damage. Damage to fallopian tubes can prevent contact between the egg and sperm.
Endometriosis, repeated miscarriage and polycystic ovarian syndrome.
Alcohol, smoking, caffeine and drug uses are related to infertility.
Unhealthy body weight has been related to reduced fertility in women.
The cause of infertility in 10%-15% of couples will not be determined.
The causes of infertility are often treatable.
Nutritional and lifestyle changes increase chances for conception.
For those women who are suffering from infertility, take the following actions
Stop smoking and avoid caffeine, drug and alcohol. All of these are related to infertility and pose a future health risk for the mother and infant.
Maintain a healthy weight. Consume a diet rich in fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low in saturated fats.
Take nutritional supplements with high antioxidant content - FertilityBlend for Women. Reproductive organs and sperms are highly susceptible to free radical or oxidative damage from environmental toxins and natural aging. Green tea, vitamin E, and selenium are antioxidants which help repair oxidative damage due to aging and environment.
Natural Progesterone Cream helps to raise progesterone levels, and is considered helpful for treating endometriosis, as well as poor cervical mucus. Thus Natural Progesterone Cream is helpful for women with infertility due to endometriosis or other gynecological conditions due to estrogen dominance. Recently, progesterone therapy has been shown to dramatically reduce prematurity in pregnancy.
Take L-arginine, an amino acid which helps improve circulation to the reproductive organ. Chasteberry (Vitex agnus castus) is an herb that enhances hormone balance and ovulation frequency. Chasteberry can help the body establish a proper balance between estrogen and Progesterone by encouraging the production of progesterone. Folic acid assists in the reduction of specific birth defects (neural tube defects) in children. Vitamins B6, B12, iron, zinc and magnesium help promote reproductive health.
Don't use electric blankets. In one study, a 74% higher incidence of spontaneous abortion was associated with using an electric blanket during the month of conception. There was no association with heated waterbeds or electromagnetic waves.
Avoid any unnecessary medications.
Introducing FertilityBlend For Women
FertilityBlend for Women was developed based on published scientific literature on nutritional components that benefit fertility and have a safe history of usage.
FertilityBlend for Women is a scientifically validated herbal/nutritional blend to improve fertility by optimizing hormonal and menstrual cycle balance, without the increased multiple births associated with drug therapy. This premium combination of amino acids, herbs, vitamins and minerals improves overall reproductive health. Vitex agnus-castus (chasteberry herb) enhances hormone balance and ovulation frequency. The antioxidants green tea, vitamin E, and selenium help reverse oxidative damage that occurs with aging to improve overall reproductive health. Folic acid assists in the reduction of specific birth defects (neural tube defects) in children, while vitamins B6 and B12, iron, zinc and magnesium help promote fertility health. L-arginine is an amino acid that stimulates the reproductive organs by improving circulation to these areas.
FertilityBlend for Women have showed very promising results in ongoing clinical studies at the Stanford University School of Medicine in California.
All ingredients have been scientifically studied to determine their individual benefits. Ingredient of FertilityBlend for Women includes Chasteberry, Green tea, vitamin E, selenium, L-arginine, Vitamins B6, B12, Folic acid, iron, zinc and magnesium.
Clinical Studies:
Caan B, et al. 1998. Differences in fertility associated with caffeinated beverage consumption. Am J Public Health 88(2):270-4.
Czeizel AE. 1998. Periconceptual folic acid containing multivitamin supplementation. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 78(2):151-61.
Propping D, et al. 1988. Diagnosis and therapy of corpus luteum insufficiency in general practice. Therapiewoche 38:2992-3001.
McCloud D. 1996. Female infertility: a holistic approach. Aust J Med Herbalism 8(3):68-77.
Brown DJ. 1995. Vitex agnus castus. Clinical Monograph. Townsend Letters for Doctors and Patients, October.
Bayer R. 1960. Treatment of infertility with vitamin E. Int J Fertil 5:70-8.
Rushton DH, et al. 1991. Ferritin and fertility. Lancet 337:1554.
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