Infertility can be a devastating condition for women who have been affected by it. I believe that it is a natural part of our make-up to want to birth children and nurture them. At least 10% of American couples face this challenge.

 Causes that can contribute to this condition are: hormone dysfunction, pelvic inflammatory disease, fibroids, endometriosis, anorexia, inflammation of the cervix, or an immune response that causes the woman’s body to produce anti-bodies to the man’s sperm.

 Many causes of infertility cannot be prevented. However, practicing lifestyle habits that promote a healthy environment for conception can be beneficial. These would be things such as: avoiding smoking, minimizing the use of alcohol and caffeine, stop using any recreational drug, follow a nutritious diet and exercise.

 Treatments can vary, including treatment of the initial causing problem, taking fertility drugs, transplantation of the embryo and psychological support.

 There are new findings suggesting acupuncture combined with traditional therapy may be helpful, as well as some herbal therapies.