Helpful Information that you might like to have

A client of mine who happens to be in the medical field and is very knowledgeable about fertility and has offered to share a few tidbits that might be helpful to those of you who are suffering from pre-menopasuse type symtoms, as well as possible high FSH levels...

This information has been copied/pasted directly from her email (with her permisson) Below she mentions a file that she has sent with more information. If you wish to receive this file, please email me at cheri22@gmail.com with "FILE PLEASE" in the subject line and I will send it to you.

Lowering FSHwheatgrass
acupuncture or acupressure
yoga
deep breathing
massage
reduction of inflammatory agents and toxins (detoxifying foods and anti-inflammatory)
balancing hormones: ginseng, maca root, red raspberry leaf

Stress, inflammation, poor egg quality and poor signaling between the ovaries and pitiuary gland.

reversing Menopause
melatonin 3 mgDHEA 75 mg (helps with improving egg quality as well)

These are some basics for finding balance and getting periods to resume, but just because you have a period does not mean that you are ovulation or that you will conceive. The things listed above are things that have been shown to have benefits based on research and not anecdotal evidence.

FSH is based on a 3 month cycle and depends on the egg quality. So, ideally if one can improve the quality of the eggs the FSH will come down and there is a better chance for conceiving. I would recommend a detoxifying/anti-inflammatory diet along with stress reduction, the wheatgrass, and the DHEA. I think that the tendency is to try all these products at once and it is not clear how all of these herbs/supplements interact with each other and the fertility medications that one might be on. Also, weight loss can help if the individual is overweight (5-10% body weight reduction). This reduction improves insulin sensitivity which plays a role in estrogen balance.

The diet plan gets a little complicated because each person is different and is going to need a different diet. Also, they will need different supplementation for vitamins and minerals depending on how they metabolizes these nutrients. To determine this gene testing is needed. Also, determining allergens and/or sensitivities is needed to be able to remove inflammatory foods. If this cannot be done doing a basic elimination diet for a month is good.

I attached a handout about detoxifacation I made for a presentation. It gets into the nuts and bolts. With anything medical individuals wanting to change their diet or incorporate supplements/herbs in with their regimen should consult their healthcare provider. There is a lot to consider when dealing with an individual. Normally, I work with the individuals physician to get labs, medication list, and medical history. Discussing alternative treatments with the physician should always be undertaken. If you feel like your physician will be judgemental or will not listen then it is time for you to get another physician. You the patient is in charge of your care and as such you are part of the care team with the doctor. I know that it does not always work that way in western medicine. I have been there angry frustrated because my RE was dismissive, but there are some good doctors out there that are blended western and eastern medicine together you have to search for them.