Reflexology is a holistic therapy that can help with fertility by promoting balance and relaxation, and can be used in combination with other fertility treatments or lifestyle changes
It is not a magic cure-all, cannot guarantee a pregnancy, cannot unblock fallopian tubes, treat clamydia or cure endometriosis. However, Reflexology can make people feel more positive and relaxed. By encouraging the body to work more efficiently it can create a healthier environment for pregnancy to occur.
If you are reading this then you may already know that many couples are now finding that once they make the decision to start a family, all is not as straightforward as they thought it might be. We now have 1 in 6 couples globally who are experiencing difficulties of some kind when trying to get pregnant, and these are the couples that we know of, so the first thing to say is that, sadly, you are not alone. In addition to this, most of the medical investigations focus almost solely on the women! What we now know is that fertility issues affect men just as much..
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Reproductive Reflexology can offer, not only support, information and guidance, but also a form of treatment that can help couples to conceive naturally or support them when or if you do make the decision to undertake the varying forms of assisted conception, be that IVF, IUI or cycles of Ovulation Induction.
Going back to basics and making sure that your fertility health is at its optimum can really pay dividends.
One of the starting points in using reproductive reflexology as part of your fertility journey is to help each woman to understand her own individual menstrual cycle and help to identify any issues that might be causing a problem. There can be a wide range of issues, even in women with a ‘standard 28 day cycle’ that they may not be aware of. These can include progesterone deficiency, a short luteal phase (post ovulation), anovulatory cycles (no ovulation) to name a few.
Once identified, these issues can be resolved and managed using reflexology. And once women understand their menstrual cycles better, then they are able to identify the optimum time during which they are at their most fertile. What most couples are not aware of is that having sex in the days leading up to ovulation is THE most important time. An egg is usually only fertile for about 8-12 hours, so ensuring that sperm are in situ prior to ovulation increases success rates.
And, of course, we must not forget men!
Sadly, most men are very poorly informed about how they produce sperm and how important reproductive and sperm health is. It takes about 3 months for sperm to be produced and ready for their role of fertilizing the egg. But, many things can happen during this period of time that can affect the quality and quantity of the sperm. These can be as simple as higher than average stress levels, an infection or even high levels of exercise, and certainly alcohol, smoking, caffeine and drug use can all have an effect.
Sperm take between 45 minutes to 12 hours to make their difficult journey to the end of the fallopian tube, but can survive for up to a week in the right environment. They then rest in suspended animation until ovulation occurs, as the ovum is released the sperm become active and ready to fertilize the egg. So, making sure that they can swim well, and are at their absolute best, makes sense.
Reflexology can be a useful tool in improving sperm outcomes and reducing and managing stress and anxiety. We usually begin by suggesting that you have a detailed semen analysis at the start of reflexology treatment to identify any issues and then re-testing once treatment has been completed helps to measure progress.
- Reducing stress
Stress can negatively impact fertility by causing the body to produce hormones that slow reproductive hormone production. Reflexology can help reduce stress and promote relaxation, which can create a more favorable environment for conception.
2. Improving menstrual cycles
Reflexology can help normalize menstrual cycles and correct hormonal imbalances.
3. Improving sperm production
Reflexology can help improve sperm health, including sperm count, ability to swim, and morphology.
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4. Enhancing reproductive organ function
Reflexology can help enhance the function of the ovaries, uterus, and fallopian tubes.
5. Supporting IVF treatment
Reflexology can be used in conjunction with IVF treatment, as increased blood circulation can enhance the effects of medical fertility treatment.
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One response to “Fertility and Reflexology, 5 Incredible Ways Mind Body and Soles Can Help You….”
Great read!