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HOMOEOPATHY PROVIDES SAFE TREATMENT FOR INFERTILITY |
A BRIEF BACKGROUND ON INFERTILITY TREATMENT FROM A HOMEOPATHIC PERSPECTIVE |
Firstly
it should be remembered that Homoeopathy is a specific and unique
form of medicinal treatment, which does not include and has nothing
in common with modalities such as Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine,
whether traditional, western or Chinese, Ayurvedic medicine,
reflexology, aromatherapy, etc.
Patients usually consult
homeopaths as the last and final resort, whether for infertility or
other conditions. This is unfortunate, as the best results would be
achieved with infertility if patients were to consult us from the
outset, before other (often) drastic and sometimes harmful
interventions have been tried.
THE HOMEOPATHIC INFERTILITY TREATMENT PROCESS |
The
homeopathic infertility consultation consists of a very detailed
history and investigations to determine the specifics relating to the
individual infertility patient. Treatment is aimed at the specific
patient and it is rare for two patients to receive the same treatment
for infertility. Individualisation of homeopathic treatment, tailored
to address the infertiliy problems as it manifests in the individual
patient determines the level of success in many instances. It is
important that patients consult the homeopath on a regular basis for
the duration of the treatment until conception is confirmed by
pathological tests.
Homeopathic infertility treatment attends to
the environment, the health and status of the uterus, cervix,
ovaries, etc. The success of IVF, AI and other techniques will always
rely on the health of the environment, yet the medical profession has
nothing to offer in this area. Such interventions would be much more
successful if it was done on conjunction with Homeopathic treatment
of infertility and one would be able to achieve higher success rates if only the Medical Profession was prepared to work
with, rather than against, their Homeopathic counterparts. After
all, we are supposed to be working towards the same common
goal !
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FOCUS OF HOMEOPATHIC INFERTILITY TREATMENT |
Homeopathic
treatment of infertility consists of
Homeopathic tablets and drops, to be taken regularly for the duration
of the infertility treatment. The areas that require specific attention include, Endometriosis, Leucorrhoea, Ovulation/anovulation,
Ovarian Cysts, Hormonal Balance, Menstrual Cycle Regulation,
metrorrhagia, menorrhagia, amenorrhea,
oligomenorrhoea, etc
DURATION OF HOMEOPATHIC INFERTILITY TREATMENT |
Homeopathic infertility treatment stretches across about four months, but can be much longer, depending on complications and previous infertility treatment interventions.
FACTORS INFLUENCING HOMEOPATHIC INFERTILITY TREATMENT |
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Factors that influence the duration of homeopathic infertility treatment are,
among others, laparoscopy, especially multiple laparoscopies, drastic
hormonal treatment, IVF, AI, history of abortion, D&C, history of
ectopic pregnancy, previous medroxyprogesterone acetate injection treatment,
Endometriosis, Candidiasis, frequent cystitis or other urinary tract infections, ovarian cysts, anovulation, focal infections, connective and or scar tissue, menorrhagia, etc.
COST OF HOMEOPATHIC INFERTILITY TREATMENT
The cost is
dependent upon the duration of homeopathic infertility treatment, complications caused by previous infertility treatment
interventions and the severity of the underlying infertility related
problems. The total cost of homeopathic infertility treatment is a
fraction of conventional infertility treatment and without any
negative damaging side-effects. The total cost will often amount to
less than 15% of a single AI or IVF.
WHAT MAKES HOMOEOPATHIC INFERTILITY TREATMENT DIFFERENT?
Conventional
medical approaches focus on artificial implantation technology and
the advances in such technology. The other aspect of conventional
treatment focuses on hormonal treatment, often with detrimental
side-effects to the mother and sometimes to the new-born as
well.
Conventional treatment often utilises drugs to stimulate
ovulation, often using Clomiphene citrate (e.g. ClomidTM).
Such medicines are only indicated if infertility is as a
result of anovulation (women who do not ovulate).
Clomiphene
has a structure similar to oestrogen. When it reaches the brain it
attaches itself to the oestrogen receptor sites there and saturates
(fills) them. When these receptor sites are occupied, the brain
concludes that there is too little oestrogen in the blood and as a
consequence initiates a series of hormonal changes that result in an
increased production of FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone), which
causes the ovarian follicle to mature its eggs.
The vast
majority of patients that are going to respond to this treatment will
respond with the first course of treatment, seldom in the second and
even less so with a third course. More than three courses of the drug
is not supported by the manufacturers. It is ineffective in patients
with primary pituitary or ovarian failure.
According to the
manufacturers it should not be given in the presence of ovarian cysts
(other than polycystic ovary syndrome) as it may cause further
enlargement of the cyst. There have been cases of massive enlargement
of the ovaries and rupture of cysts following this treatment.
Visual
disturbances may be so severe as to render activities such as driving
hazardous and cases of cataract formation have been reported
following treatment. Retinal cell function changes have been
reported. If any visual disturbances occur treatment should be
stopped immediately and the patient must be referred for a complete
ophthalmological evaluation. No further courses of the drug may be
administered.
Hydatidiform mole formation is associated with
its administration. (A particular form of multiple cysts, which leads
to rapid growth of the uterus with haemorrhage.) Among the
birth anomalies reported, the proportion of neural tube defects has
been high among pregnancies associated with ovulation induced with
this treatment. (Neural tube defects include spina bifida, fetal
anencephaly, lumbar meningomyocele and meningocele).
Other
reported conditions that may result include; abnormalities in liver
function, syncope / fainting, cerebrovascular accident (stroke),
cerebral thrombosis, psychotic reactions including paranoid
psychosis, neurological impairment, disorientation and speech
disturbances. It is contra-indicated (not to be prescribed) in
Pregnancy, Liver disease or history of liver dysfunction, pituitary
failure, endometrial carcinoma or ovarian cysts (other than
polycystic ovary syndrome) and abnormal uterine bleeding.
In
some cases men with low sperm count are also treated with Clomiphene
citrate, but it does not work and never has.
Following
fertilisation of the ovum, the endometrium serves as a nesting place
and implantation occurs.
While the technology has advanced in
bounds and leaps over the past few decades, neither it, nor the
hormonal treatment that goes with it, can address the environment
where fertilisation or implantation needs to take place.
This
means that notwithstanding the massive advances in this technology
and attempts to implant the best, healthiest cells, if the
environment is not healthy enough and not conducive to healthy
development of the embryo, the implantation and development of the
embryo will not be successful.
(read a most interesting article relating to sperm banks by clicking here)
The focus of Homeopathic
treatment is upon the environment, the health state of the uterus,
endometrium, healthy natural ovulation and production of a healthy
ovum.Focussing upon endometritis, direct,
peritoneal, metastatic and transplant Endometriosis, ovarian cysts,
and everything that is required for successful fertilisation,
implantation and eventually a healthy pregnancy.
It is also
important to maintain normal hormonal balance. This is attempted with low potency and tincture preparations, hoped to both supplement and
restore balance, without massive increases in certain hormones that
tip the balance unfavourably.
Infertility has become a massive
industry and many practitioners have entered into it as a
money-making-venture for self-enrichment rather than the good of the
patient. Any practitioner marketing or advertising products for the
treatment of infertility and who makes the medicine available without
having to see the patient is running a money-making scam. It is also
illegal and unethical for any practitioner to treat or to provide
treatment or medicine to a patient he/she has not consulted
face-to-face.
World renowned Dr. Isadore Rosenfeld MD says,
"There is no single treatment for infertility that works for
everyone, because the problem has so many different causes."
Similarly there is no Homoeopathic or Complementary Alternative
Medicine (CAM) available on the open market today that is effective
in the treatment of infertility from whatever cause. No standard
Homoeopathic formula or Homoeopathic medicine available in a
pharmacy, health shop, upon request via postal or internet order is
effective in any way whatsoever for the treatment of
infertility.
Homoeopathy relies strongly upon
the individualisation of the treatment. This is particularly the case
in infertility as no two cases are the same and treatment has to be
tailored to meet the specific requirements of the particular
patient.
WHAT DO RESEARCHERS AND AUTHORS SAY ABOUT HOMOEOPATHIC TREATMENT OF INFERTILITY? |
YOU
Women Magazine
Health Care and Women : Homeopathy
Interview with Dr Shahida Riaz
Shedding
light on the innumerable uses of homeopathy treatment, Dr. Shahida
says, "Homeopathy can also be used to treat infertility
conditions. Homeopathy
can also help couples conceive even when there is no known medical
reason for the infertility.
In addition, homeopathic
treatment is safe and effective during pregnancy.
It can help with symptoms of morning sickness, heartburn,
constipation, and hemorrhoids. Increasing numbers of women are making
use of homeopathy during labour and childbirth, and homeopathic
treatment can be very helpful after delivery, or during
breast-feeding."
Gerhard, I, G. Reimers, C. Keller, and M. Schmuck,
Weibliche
fertiltitasstorungen. Vergleich homoopathischer einzelmittel--mit
konventioneller hormontherapie
Therapeutikon.
1991;7:309-315
A small study of the homeopathic treatment for
infertility. This study showed that homeopathic care for infertility
was 30 times less expensive per successful delivery than the
match comparison group given conventional care.
Treating Infertility with Homeopathy - Jacob I. Mirman, MD - "Since homeopathy is meant to treat the whole person, it affects the reproductive organs just as surely as all the rest. If there is no irreversible pathology there it will create conditions favorable to reproduction, since this is what those organs are meant to do. This fact is well known among homeopaths and stories of making babies in infertile women abound."
Homeopathy
- The Natural Choice for Menopause
by: Karen Jonas,
HD, (R.Hom)
Homeopathy may be the best kept secret in North
America. 70% of homeopathy patients are women receiving treatment for
women's issues (PMS, menopause, infertility, pregnancy, labour
support, cysts, fibroids and menstrual irregularities).
Studies
comparing homeopathy's effectiveness in treating infertility showed
that homeopathy had the same success rate as Western fertility
treatments but at a fraction of the cost ($3,000 for
homeopathy as compared to $30,000+)
A to Z Glossary of Infertility Terminology
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