Digestive Bugs; a Hidden Cause of Infertility in Women

It's exciting to share a new hidden link to unexplained fertility challenges in women and the great news is, there is herbal and nutritional support that WILL make a difference.

Although I have previously discussed digestive flora before from it's influence on serotonin and ovulation, new findings directly link it to poor glycaemic control and unexplained infertility – and after 16 years of practice, it really makes so much sense!

Recent research has shown that digestive health, plays a significant role in both obesity and diabetes, primarily due to a deficiency in a protein called toll-like receptor 5 (TLR5), a regulator of digestive flora in our gastro intestinal tract. This allows harmful bacteria to multiply and taking probiotics can actually make it worse!

In short, a TLR5 deficiency changes your metabolism and this change has a direct influence on hormonal balance, egg quality, ovulation and implantation. Without addressing this influence, the chances of conceiving and maintaining a healthy pregnancy are low.

This influence is increased if you have Poly Cystic Ovarian Disorder or Ovarian Cysts.

The reason being, the food you eat is absorbed at a faster caloric rate than it is meant to. This triggers hormones associated with glycaemic control such as insulin and also changes the way you uptake and utilize your thyroid hormones - both of these hormones are linked to infertility.

This means, if you have unhealthy digestive flora and a 'gut bug', although you eat healthy, you may extract more calories from your foods, even if they are 'healthy', gain more weight and experience symptoms of infertility such as irregular ovulation, poor implantation or recurrent miscarriage.

This is why you may be doing everything right, but still struggle to conceive.

Top three causes of toll-like receptor 5 (TLR5) deficiencies

• Gram negative digestive bacteria
• Chronic infections
• Genetics
• Chronic stress
• Antibiotic use

Symptoms 

• Infertility 
• Cravings and increased appetite
• Unexplained weight gain & stubborn fat around the middle 
• Bloating, digestive disturbances
• Unexplained high cholesterol
• Unexplained high blood pressure 
• Unexplained fatigue
• Unexplained pain and inflammation
• Poly Cystic Ovarian Disorder

Test results may show

1. Elevated CRP
2. Digestive dysbiosis or inflammatory bowel conditions
3. Elevated Free Fatty Acids
4. Auto immune markers
5. Poor glycaemic control
6. Poly Cystic Ovarian Disorder or Cysts
7. Hormonal changes not supportive of fertility

3 Easy Steps to Stopping This Cycle Today
1. Don’t wait. I can guarantee you, it won’t 'fix' itself, it will only get worse.
2. You MUST reduce bacterial levels and restore balance
3. You MUST restore glycaemic control and improve insulin sensitivity

To Join or Not To Join?

Deciding to make the change is often one of the hardest steps, simply because making change takes energy. You may even be exhausted from trying to find solutions!  There are so many reasons why you may need help to get your body baby ready. But with the right expert advice, you can make a difference, starting today.

Making a change is easy. Just join my $149 program at
http://www.bumpfertility.com.au/f_form.php and let me know if you are on
board and ready to go so I can coach you along the way.

If you would like further information or for me to call you, please email me at info@bumpfertility.com.au
Warmest regards,

Narelle Stegehuis
MHSc. Naturopath. Medical Herbalist.

Tel. 1300 133 536 or www.bumpfertility.com.au

Discover Your NEW Fertility Path

Fertility profiling and conception mapping are the first steps towards falling pregnant and maintaining a healthy pregnancy, as Kathryn*, 42 years of Melbourne discovered.

Kathryn’s Story

After I started my new job, my health changed.  For starters, I always felt bloated and my periods had become painful.  To top it off, a family trauma left my immune system so low that I was constantly run down.  In spite of several courses of antibiotics, I just couldn’t get well again and now I was suffering from thrush!

It was when my periods stopped that I knew I was really unhealthy and that my chances of conceiving were low. 

Over the next 12 months we tried to conceive naturally, with no luck and my symptoms worsened; (weight gain, poor immunity, bloating) and I was also constantly fatigued.  I was no longer ovulating so I had a scan.  Although I had ovarian cysts, I didn’t have enough to be diagnosed with Poly Cystic Ovarian Disorder.  At least I had an explanation, but with no answer, I was rapidly giving up hope. 

There had to be a reason why I could not fall pregnant and was so unwell –  I knew I had to find it. I had tried Chaste Tree, Evening Primrose Oil and Acupuncture and although they were helping a little, I felt they were not enough. 

We tried IVF but could not achieve a healthy implantation.  I cried for days when I was told that our chances of conceiving were slim.  But I just could not give up hope.

Narelle’s Comments

Kathryn’s story is a perfect example of how important fertility profiling and conception mapping is.  We see all too often the effects of ‘blanket treatments’ that treat the symptom rather than the cause. It is important to remember that to restore fertility and long term health, you need to identify the initial cause and this takes time and expertise.  Investing time into getting to the ‘root’ cause of Kathryn’s health challenges is what made the difference.  This is what Kathryn’s ‘conception’ map looked like:

After chatting to Kathryn, I established her fertility profile and a conception map that was not only going to restore ovulation and implantation, but also improve egg quality.  These three factors, combined would not only improve her fertility, but also her energy and overall health.   

Kathryn’s  treatment strategy included a personalized tonic using traditional medicinal herbs such Golden Seal and Gentian to restore  digestive infection and Withania combined with Albizzia and Rehmannia to restore adrenal health, lower inflammation and improve immunity.  Other herbs such as Paeonia, Angelica and Pasque flower were included throughout her treatment  to support hormonal balance and improve glucose control. 

Targeted dietary changes to support fertility health according to her personalized profile including limiting broccoli and eating more blueberries were provided in an easy to understand format, that fitted well with Kathryn’s busy life. 

Personalized orthomolecular therapy and nutritional therapy, formed part of Kathryn’s long term plan.  These changes, combined with gentle detoxification techniques; gently guided her fertility health to new levels.  Her new conception plan was a must for overcoming her symptoms of period pain, fatigue, bloating, lowered immunity, hormonal imbalance, weight gain and unexplained infertility.

Outcome:

Today, Kathryn has restored energy levels and is no longer bloated.  Her immune system is healthy and she has lost weight.  She feels healthy again and has conceived naturally.

Discover your conception map.  Start by completing your Assessment online at: www.bumpfertility.com.au/f_form.php

Can I Fall Pregnant With Endometriosis? YES!

Natural treatment of Endometriosis that every woman should know about to improve their fertility.

Research offers us many causes and theories about the cause of endometriosis, but unfortunately, still no cure for this painful and misunderstood disorder. Often, the standard treatment for endometriosis is drastic. Luckily there is natural treatment for endometriosis that work as standard treatment usually involves either a hysterectomy or hormone therapy like Depro Provera, to suppress estrogen and initiate a false menopause. This treatment brings new problems of its own; hot flashes, vaginal dryness and a low libido. So what do you do when you have endometriosis and want to fall pregnant?

Thankfully natural treatment for endometriosis is available using herbs, dietary changes and nutritional support that not only treats your endometriosis, but improves your fertiltiy. Dramatically increasing the odds of you falling pregnant naturally!

As a naturopath specializing in women’s health and hormones, I have helped many women heal their endometriosis naturally. That’s why it’s important for best results in treating your endometriosis naturally, work with a naturopath who has experience with this disorder and can help you develop a complete natural treatment program that includes dietary changes, herbal support and nutritional therapy for successful natural treatment of endometriosis.

Do you have endometriosis? Do you want to know what everyday changes you can do to heal your endo? Click here

Case study: Sara Frankston Vic - My personal journey with endometriosis
Severe period pain and nausea with endometriosis

One night I arrived home with very severe and terrible shooting pains in my stomach. Little did I know it was endometriosis. The pains were so overwhelming I couldn’t sit up. I felt nauseas and faint. Lucky my friend was with me and she took me to the local hospital.

I was told the excruciating period pain was normal but my friends periods weren’t this bad

The doctor performed a vaginal examination and determined that I had a tampon infection and I was released and an appointment with an OB GYN was made. When I explained my excruciating shooting pains and how I often got them even when I wasn’t having my menstrual cycle, he explained to me that this was normal pain for women.

For the next year I spent many agonizing days and nights, crying because of these terrible pains. Finally, I went to see an OB GYN of a friend and I was explained that I might have endometriosis. This is where my story begins.

Finally I found out I had endometriosis and was scared to death
As I sat in the doctor’s office and was told that I indeed might have endometriosis and would have to have surgery, at the age of 18 I was scared to death!

I was admitted to the hospital to have a Laparoscopy and a Dilatation and Curettage (D and C) administrated. I wasn’t sure what all this meant, and I wasn’t sure what questions I should be asking. All I hoped for was that it would stop this horrifying period pain (that almost 10 doctors had told was “normal”).

After I recovered and was returned to my hospital room, my OB GYN came in and showed me the pictures that they had taken during surgery and informed me I did have endometriosis. It covered all of my female organs, uterus, ovaries, was on my bladder and on my colon. He said he had removed it all and I should be fine.

My endometriosis returned after a Curette

For the next 2 years I experienced the same kind of tremendous pain, but at least I knew what it was. I moved around a lot and had to see various doctors. I saw nearly 20 doctors, most who told me “it was normal”, or “there was nothing physically wrong with me”. I would just cry and cry and even got to the point where I did not want to see any doctors…they didn’t believe me anyway so what was the point!

Every Pap smear I had was so painful that I cried and cried during each procedure. I was prescribed Depro Provera.

Endometriosis caused me to be depressed and I gained weight

About 2 weeks into the Depro Provera treatment I started to feel some mild changes in my moods and weight.

I quickly became severally depressed. I cried and cried for no reason at all. One day I turned up to the GP crying hysterically, the receptionist asked me if I was ok and I just screamed “do I look o.k.? I then saw the DR who prescribed me some Prozac.

Endometriosis ruined my life - I was depressed, tired with debilitating period pain and my life had fallen apart.

My life began to fall apart. I couldn’t hold down a job and my boyfriend dumped me because of my moods. I called my mum in tears and she drove for 8 hours to pick me up. She stayed for a few days and talked me in to coming home again so she could look after me.

I tried natural treatment for endometriosis that worked

It was then that she showed me an article in the Take 5 magazine about a girl named Michelle who had worked with a naturopath called Narelle Stegehuis. I immediately called her and she gave me hope. After working with her and finding out how to treat my endometriosis naturally, I am now drug free and pain free. I feel like myself again.

I have also been able to fall pregnant naturally with my new partner!

Do you have endometriosis? Do you want to know what everyday changes you can do to heal your endo? Click here

Do I have endometriosis?

Period pain that becomes so debilitating it renders you unable to go about your normal routine, is not ordinary or typical!

Period Pain is your body's way of signaling that something is wrong. If you are suffering from pelvic pain, you may have endometriosis and should be diagnosed properly.

Endometriosis symptom checklist

Pain may occur in any of the following forms:

• Period pain - immediately before and during the period
• Pain during or after sex
• Abdominal, back and/or pelvic pain
• Pain with opening bowels, passing wind or urinating also frequency
• Ovulation pain, including thigh or leg pain

Bleeding irregularities

• Heavy bleeding, with or without clots
• Irregular bleeding with or without a regular cycle
• Prolonged bleeding
• Premenstrual spotting

Digestive problems:

• Bowel or bladder symptoms, including bleeding from bladder or bowel
• Irregular bowel habits e.g. constipation, diarrhea
• Bloating

Mood Changes

• Premenstrual symptoms
• Tiredness

...WEIGHT GAIN!

If you have answered "yes" to any of these questions, you could have Endometriosis. (Endo)

• Are you frustrated by the pain of your endometriosis?
• Do you know in your heart that it's time to make a change?

If so, you have come to the right place.

At BumpFertility we can help you overcome any hurdles. With our help, you’ll take control of your endometriosis naturally.

When women with endometriosis join BumpfFertility they find "their endometriosis healing secret." They feel better, look better, and they are much healthier. And this can happen for you.

Fertiltiy Diet - What Foods Make You Fall Pregnant Faster

Dietary choices have a direct impact on your reproductive health and subsequently on your fertility. The type of fat you incorporate in your diet may be a risk factor for disorders such as Endometriosis, Fibroids, PCOS and Fibroids and all of these conditions lower your fertility.

A diet rich in tuna, salmon and other foods rich in essential omega -3 oils might mean you will be less likely to develop female reproductive disorders. US researchers have reported there is a strong link between diets loaded with trans fats, and female reproductive disorders such as Endometriosis, Fibroids and PCOS.

Is Your Diet Triggering Hormonal Imbalances that lower your fertility? Find out now with my FREE online test.

So what are Trans Fats?

Trans fats are formed when liquid fats are hardened to make something more resembling butter or lard and found in common everyday foods such as processed breakfast cereals and pre-packaged foods.

The type of fat in your diet, rather than the total amount, may be a risk factor for female reproductive disorders according to researchers in a study published online in the journal Human Reproduction.

Within this study of more than 70,000 nurses it was found that women who ate the most omega-3 fatty acids were 22 per cent less likely to be diagnosed with female reproductive disorders such as endometriosis than women who ate the least.

According to Dr. Stacey Missmer of Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston who led the study, trans fats increase the body's level of many inflammatory markers. These inflammatory markers have been shown to be associated with the establishment of endometriosis and its progression. Dr Missmer also found that there is a likely increase in risk because of a chronic inflammatory response to the trans fat.

The researchers looked at the diets of 70,709 women followed for 12 years in the US Nurses Health Study. Women who ate the most trans fats had a 48 per cent increased risk of the condition compared with those who ate the least, the study found. Similar studies have been linked to PCOS and Fibroids.

"Many women have been searching for something they can actually do for themselves, or their daughters to reduce the risk of developing the disease, and these findings suggest that dietary changes are something they can do," says Missmer.

Find Out What You Dietary Changes You Can Make To Improve Your Fertility by Clicking Here.