Hi Fertility Mamas in this video I am going to talk about one of the most common and frustrating
diagnosis that thousands of couples face that are trying to conceive, unexplained infertility.
In a minute I am going to tell you about the real culprits behind this diagnosis and this
I am going to talk about the culprits, how to diagnosis it, how to treat it and how to
get pregnant.
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Charlene Lincoln, women’s health and fertility expert and first time mama at 42 using all
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Listen, much of the time Unexplained infertility simply means that your specialist did not
dig deep enough to find the reason you can’t conceive.
We help couples every day that come to us with that confusing diagnosis and our expert
fertility team is able to evaluate them thoroughly and pinpoint several
factors that are making it very difficult for them to get pregnant and or stay pregnant.
By the end of this video you will understand the key factors causing your infertility,
how to test for it and how it's treated.
Let's start our investigation into you...oh yeah let's not forget your partner too.
He's 50% of this equation after all.
Super important tip alert!
Check the dates on any tests you have had done in regards to hormones and sperm testing.
Anything older than 3 months is NOT representative of you and your partners current situation.
The following are some of the main culprits behind “unexplained infertility” Keep
in mind that these are not in order of importance!
1.
Low Sperm Count and Quality-Sperm count has declined at a shocking rate in the last 15
years.
In fact in 2010 the WHO defined normal sperm count as 15%.
Today "normal" is considered 4%!
YIKES right?!
Consider this: Almost 50% of all cases of infertility may be associated with a male
factor.
A semen analysis that measures sperm concentration, motility and morphology has classically been
used as the gold standard test for determining a man’s fertility.
However, this test does not provide any information about the genetic constitution of the sperm,
which is essential for normal embryo development.
Thus a high level of DNA damage in sperm cells may represent a cause of male infertility
that conventional examinations cannot detect.
Interesting right?
Let's continue...
Sperm DNA fragmentation is significantly higher in infertile men and while men with poor semen
parameters are more likely to have high sperm DNA fragmentation, high sperm DNA fragmentation
is also found in men with normal semen parameters who may be diagnosed with unexplained infertility.
Recommendation: Have your partner get a Sperm DNA fragmentation test versus going to a traditional
run of the mill lab that doesn't specialize in sperm analysis.
You partner could be told that his sperm is "okay" with only 4% normal sperm or have DNA
damage within the batch of sperm and you would never know.
Do you think that could make it harder to get pregnant or maintain a pregnancy if your
partner has less than 10% normal sperm or has DNA issues?
The answer is a resounding YES!
Fortunately sperm count and quality is fairly easy to improve and major changes in our clients
are seen in as little as 3 months.
Sperm Health Tip!
Keep cellphones away from pockets for 90 days prior to trying to conceive!
Cell phone radiation has been shown to cause damage to sperm DNA.
2.
Elevated Heavy Metals.
For example elevated mercury levels have been strongly linked to infertility in both men
and women and is an underlying cause of miscarriage.
Where are you exposed to Mercury?
Seafood like Tuna and swordfish, Car exhaust, hair dyes, household cleaning products, amalgams,
vaccines (it's in your flu vaccine) and in the vaccines you received as a child.
Mercury is just one heavy metal there are many others that we are potentially exposed
to.
Get tested!
The hair test is the most accurate and tests for all major heavy metals.
I included a link to a direct to consumer lab below to get your heavy metals tested.
Health Tip: Pregnant women are advised to avoid tuna and other large predatory fish
We advise you avoid it before pregnancy in the critical preconception phase which is
4 months before trying to conceive.
If your heavy metals are elevated you will want to look into chelation therapy.
Chelation therapy involves a chemical solution called EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid),
which is administered into the body — usually directly injected into the bloodstream — so
it can bind with excess minerals.
Once bound to “toxins” in the body, EDTA helps detox the body of heavy metals by removing
them before imbalances and illnesses have the chance to develop.
Health Tip #1: Avoid removing mercury amalgams aka silver fillings when you are trying to
conceive as they may release mercury.
If you must remove them please do one at a time and give ample time and test Mercury
levels before trying to conceive.
Health Tip #2: Wild Blueberries, Spirulina, Cilantro, barley grass and dulse are incredible
at detoxing heavy metals.
Hold on for an amazing recipe you can make in your blender in minutes that will help
rid your body of heavy metals.
Here is a Heavy Metal Detox smoothie recipe that's delicious and healing!
Ingredients: 2 bananas,
2 cups wild blueberries, 1 cup cilantro,
1 cup orange juice, 1 tsp barley grass juice powder,
1 tsp spirulina, 1 small handful of Atlantic dulse
& water to blend.
Directions: In a high speed blender, blend all ingredients
until smooth.
If a thinner consistency is desired, add up to 1 cup of water.
3.
Food Sensitivites
or Intolerances You may be asking what food sensitivities have to do with getting pregnant?
Turns out a lot.
Many people may be unaware that they have food sensitivities.
Here is a list of the common symptoms:
Frequent Illness, Infertility,
Menstrual cycle disorders Stomach pain,
Diarrhea, Constipation
Skin rashes and eczema, Headaches,
Post nasal drip and sinus problems, Muscle or joint pain,
Attention Deficit or focus issues, Frequent ear infections,
Chronic cough, Excess weight,
Canker Sores
Five Reasons Foods Sensitivities Cause Infertility and why.
The female reproductive system requires a careful feedback loop from the pituitary gland
in the brain to the ovaries and uterus.
If there is a problem with any part of this process then fertility is affected.
Here are five of the most common reasons food sensitivities can lead to infertility:
1.
Chronic diarrhea is a common symptom of food reactions.
It can affect the absorption of vitamins, minerals, proteins, carbohydrates and omega
3 fatty acids from the food we eat.
Any of these nutrient deficiencies can affect the ovulation mechanism and lead to menstrual
disorders and infertility.
2.
Immune reactions against foods either from IgG delayed food sensitivities or from Celiac
disease can cause an increase in the production of toxins and inflammation that can affect
ovulation and the menstrual cycle.
Specifically, the toxins can increase the hormone Prolactin.
Elevated Prolactin has been associated with Celiac disease and gluten reactions.
3.
Now check this out about elevated prolactins affect on your fertility:
Prolactin, the hormone normally produced while women are breast-feeding, inhibits ovulation.
Prolactin has an effect on the pituitary gland and the production of FSH and LH, the two
hormones that play a role in the growth and release of an egg from the ovary.
Too much prolactin means you won’t ovulate – no ovulation means no egg; no egg means
no pregnancy.
This can all be in result of a food sensitivity or celiacs disease.
We'll talk about celiacs in a minute.
4.
The chronic low level inflammation that occurs with food sensitives can, not only cause Leaky
Gut, but has also been associated with damage to the fallopian tubes.
The fallopian tubes play an important role in connecting the ovaries to the uterus and,
if they are damaged, there is difficulty getting an egg to the uterus for fertilization or
implantation into the uterine wall.
Okay this is really important and number 5: The cervical mucus the female body produces
around ovulation plays an important role in fertility.
Cervical mucus serves two roles.
First, sperm cannot live in an acidic environment and the mucus provides a buffer that protects
the vaginal Ph from becoming too acidic.
Secondly, healthy mucus is rich in carbohydrate-based food that provides fuel for the sperm to help
them make their long journey to the egg.
When we have inflammation created from eating foods that we are reactive to, the quality
and quantity of cervical mucus can be altered.
This alteration in cervical mucus can play a role in our fertility.
Let's touch back on celiacs disease.
Gluten has been getting a bad rap lately & for good reason, it's been shown to be harmful
for fertility.
Most of us have gluten sensitivity where eating gluten creates an immune response or low level
inflammation which elevates prolactin levels and creates leaky gut.
If this is the case it's easy to resolve by just eliminating gluten.
But what if you have celiacs disease?
Nearly 6% of women have celiacs disease When people with celiac disease eat gluten
(a protein found in wheat, rye and barley), their body mounts an immune response that
attacks the small intestine.
These attacks lead to damage on the villi, small fingerlike projections that line the
small intestine, that promote nutrient absorption.
When the villi get damaged, nutrients cannot be absorbed properly into the body.”
Chronic nutrient deficiency may make it very difficult to get pregnant or maintain a pregnancy.
To find out if you have food sensitivities you will want to request a IgG test from your
healthcare provider.
I will also include a link to a direct to consumer lab in the description below.
I have not personally verified the accuracy of this test.
I was told by a very reputable source that the most accurate food allergy test is from
cyrex labs.
Your healthcare provider must order from Cyrex.
Knowing what foods you are intolerant to and avoiding them will change your life and your
fertility.
You will want to request a celiac's test from your healthcare provider.
I have seen some direct to consumer tests but can't confirm their accuracy.
Health Tip: Cut Gluten out of your life and elevate your health.
But caution please do not overdo gluten free processed foods.
Many of them have ingredients that will sky rocket your blood sugar.
Instead eat grass fed quality proteins, organic vegetables & fruits and other non-processed
foods.
Are you getting a sense of what may be causing your infertility?
I am so proud of you for sticking with me!
It shows you are dedicated to your wellness & fertility.
4.
Thyroid Disease
I'm going to give a real life example for this one.
A woman at 44 became a fertility client.
She had a history of infertility.
After much investigation our fertility coaches found that her thyroid antibodies had never
been tested.
Because her other thyroid numbers looked in range her doctors didn't feel the need to
test for this important marker.
Studies show that elevated thyroid antibodies proceed thyroid disease!
Interesting right?
Once tested it showed her thyroid antibodies were indeed elevated.
Our coaches addressed the thyroid issue and she became pregnant within 3 months.
Insist that your Doctor run a complete thyroid panel.
Here is what we recommend to be tested:
TSH, T3, T4.
Free T3, Free T4 Reverse T3,Thyroid Binding Globulin,Thyroid Peroxidase Antibody andAntithyroglobulin
Antibody.
If your healthcare provider refuses to run a complete panel then I have put a link to
a direct to consumer lab in the description below.
5.
Methylation Issues
Have you heard of MTHFR?
It affects 40% of the population.
This is a mutation that affects men and women equally and it’s all about how you utilize
folate in your body – a vital nutrient when it comes to your fertility.
Those with the mutation cannot properly absorb and utilize folate.
The faulty enzyme MTHFR (which stands for methyl-tetrahydrofolate reductase ) is responsible
for methylation, which is a core process that occurs in all cells that aids cell repair,
detoxification, neurotransmitter production, and supports a robust immune system function.
How does this impact my fertility?
Those who have MTHFR will find that they are super-sensitive to environmental and food
borne toxins.
They have a hard time getting rid of these toxins through the normal detox processes
in the body and this sets them up for major illnesses and diseases which includes infertility
and miscarriages.
MTHFR gene mutation has also been linked to children being born with Down’s Syndrome,
Autism and Spina Bifida.
People with the MTHFR gene mutation don’t make enough glutathione, which is a primary
antioxidant and detoxifier.
They instead accumulate toxins in the body that lead to premature aging, a poor functioning
liver, a compromised reproductive system, and fertility issues.
Health Tip: Only take prenatals with Folate NOT folic acid in case you are the 40% with
MTHFR.
Eat plenty of fresh organic fruits and vegetables & drink clean filtered water and remove all
chemical products from your household and beauty products.
It's time to start cleaning up toxins so that your body can focus on creating life.
Get tested for MTHFR.
All these lead to poor mitochondrial function which is the leading cause of infertility.
Mitochondria are cellular engines.
Eggs, the largest cells in the body, rely heavily on mitochondria to generate their
energy.
When this energy metabolism by mitochondria is disrupted, the eggs do not have enough
energy to facilitate chromosome and cell division.
This lack of energy can result in embryos with chromosomal abnormalities.
As a woman gets older, mitochondria in her eggs (as well as those in other parts of her
body) accumulate DNA damage from oxidation.
Mitochondrial DNA is particularly susceptible to damage because it is not protected from
oxidative stress.
Also, because a majority of mitochondrial DNA actually codes for proteins, even minor
damage can lead to significant dysfunction.
Health Tip: antioxidants including coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), can protect mitochondria from
oxidative damage and may eventually help facilitate normal development of eggs and embryos.
CoQ10 and DHEA are used to treat women with low quality eggs.
Please test DHEA levels before taking this powerful mother hormone!
Now that you know the main factors behind unexplained infertility I want you to download
our free report: Restore Your Fertility and Get Pregnant Naturally www.restoreyourfertility.info
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