Natural Fertility Breakthrough Natural Fertility Services

First Visit

*Susan and Peter Smith (names have been changed for privacy reasons)

Susan, BMI 21 (30 y.o, oil painter) came to see me on her own after having suffered her third consecutive miscarriage. She was understandably discouraged and very upset by this as her most recent miscarriage had only happened 5 days prior.

• 1st Miscarriage – 1990 – 6-7 weeks – no D&C required
• 2nd Miscarriage – 2002 – 8 weeks, blighted ovum – D&C, conceived again 1 month later.
• 3rd Miscarriage – 2003 – 9 weeks, blighted ovum – D&C

Susan had regular periods that ranged from 32-35 days, normally would bleed for 5 days and considered her bleeding light, varying from bright to dark blood, with no clots. Ovulation was occurring in most cycles between days 17 and 18. She had been on the oral contraceptive pill from the ages 18-25yrs old and experienced an absence of periods for some time post cessation. Susan usually experience moderate to severe pre-menstrual symptoms such as fluid retention, PMT, fatigue and food cravings (sweets).

Other general symptoms she complained about included: palpitations, sinus congestion, numbness and tingling of extremities, occasional migraines (which had been particularly bad on the pill), skin rashes and hives (particularly following neurofen). In the previous year, she had had two elevated Gamma GT results (GGT – liver enzyme).

Susan had many investigations following her third miscarriage. I asked her to bring in those results with her next time. I also asked her to make an appointment with one of the doctor’s at the centre as we would need to do some further investigations for heavy metals and genito-urinary tract infections.

Treatment

Discussed the need to avoid radiation, electrical appliances in the bedroom, chemicals of any type, especially cleaning products – and this included a break from painting for at least 4 months (fortunately she could do this) as well as flying (this would be more difficult for her husband as it was part of his job) and anything else that could be detrimental for general health. I advised her and her husband to avoid alcohol and caffeine completely (they didn’t smoke or use recreational drugs – so, this was one less thing for them to do!).

Detoxifying, low allergenic (dairy and gluten free) organic diet wherever possible (particularly meats). She was to base her meals on vegetables and good quality protein sources and avoid processed, refined, fermented and sugary foods. Susan also needed to make sure she was drinking plenty of filtered water, at least 2L daily. She was already exercising and sleeping well.

Supplements:
Individually customised supplementation regime for Susan.

Herbs:
Individually customised herbal medicine prescription for Susan.

I asked her to bring her partner along next time and for him to have a sperm analysis through SIVF in the interim. I also asked for her to bring along any results she may have to her next visit. She would also begin charting her cycle.

Subsequent contact:
Susan called me to let me know she had thrush. I dispensed herbs for her to taken internally and do sitzbaths/douches daily, followed by local yoghurt and acidophilous applications.

To be continued…