Whether you\u2019re a woman thinking about family planning, a teenager going through puberty or a woman past the years of welcoming a baby, taking charge of your fertility can improve your overall health and give you control over your wellness.<\/p>\n
Many women experience pain, premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and infertility symptoms for years but are told that it\u2019s just part of being a woman. Deal with it.<\/p>\n
\u201cWomen don\u2019t have to deal with it. As a society, we\u2019ve normalized it, but it\u2019s not normal,\u201d said Robin Bigger, RN, a fertility care nurse for OSF HealthCare. \u201cThere are natural ways to recognize and treat gynecological issues and improve fertility.\u201d<\/p>\n
Infertility can be an isolating and frustrating road. But unfortunately, it\u2019s not an uncommon problem. About 10% of women aged 15-44 struggle to get or stay pregnant.<\/p>\n
You’re considered to have infertility if:<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re trying to start a family but having trouble getting pregnant, finding out what\u2019s causing the problem can help you and your provider figure out what to do next.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cA lot of times women look at their periods and think that their symptoms are normal \u2013 that it\u2019s just what women deal with,\u201d Robin said. But those symptoms can be a sign of underlying problems.<\/p>\n Menstrual symptoms that can indicate fertility issues include:<\/p>\n This could be a sign that something else is going on, like low progesterone.<\/p>\n Infertility usually doesn\u2019t occur on its own. There\u2019s often something going on inside that may lead to you struggling to get pregnant.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s good to be on top of your cycle before even trying to get pregnant. A lot of times, there are problems that women don\u2019t even realize,\u201d Robin said.<\/p>\n Some conditions that could affect fertility include:<\/p>\n These conditions disrupt the natural process of releasing an egg, interfere with a fertilized egg implanting in the uterus or don\u2019t allow the body to produce enough hormones to sustain a healthy pregnancy.<\/p>\n You may also experience infertility if you’re over 35, have diabetes or eat a poor diet.<\/p>\n “Getting to the root of the problem is the key to treating infertility,” Robin said.<\/p>\n A fertility tracker, like the Creighton Model FertilityCare\u2122 System<\/a>, helps you monitor your cycles, observe cervical mucus and identify the most fertile days. This method also helps spot issues like endometriosis or PCOS, which may contribute to infertility.<\/p>\n Contrary to popular belief, irregular periods don’t cause infertility but can signal underlying health conditions.<\/p>\n Fertility tracking allows providers to identify and treat these issues, preserving natural fertility and helping you achieve or avoid pregnancy.<\/p>\n There are natural fertility treatments that work. They can effectively increase fertility by addressing root causes.<\/p>\n Want to take charge of your fertility?<\/p>\n Find a fertility care provider<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n You can start by living a healthy lifestyle that includes:<\/p>\n Natural treatments have no side effects and can empower you to make informed decisions about your health and fertility.<\/p>\n If lifestyle changes don’t work, your provider may recommend a health science like NaProTECHNOLOGY\u2122.<\/a>\u00a0 NaPro treats women’s health abnormalities by working with their bodies \u2013 for fertility treatment and overall health and wellness.Signs of infertility<\/h2>\n
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