Is there anything patients can do regarding diet, stress and environmental influences?
Dietary changes have been used traditionally and currently depending on what hormonal imbalance or underlying condition may be contributing to infertility. We have access to information regarding nutritional influences on infertility. There is some research published in reputable medical journals regarding the influence of nutritional factors on infertility, some pertaining to particular underlying conditions. There is another body of information on the negative effect of certain chemicals on fertility. There is also information on how high protein and “good” fat diets may help create needed hormonal precursors. Individualized nutritional recommendations may be made. Because of the known connection between stress and infertility, we may teach or recommend methods of stress reduction to those who want to learn them. Traditional Asian medicine has used simple breathing and or movement techniques referred to as Qi Gong that may reduce stress.
