Clinical Nutrition for Infertility Support
How Clinical Nutrition Addresses Infertility Support
Clinical Nutrition offers a comprehensive approach to managing infertility support. This treatment modality focuses on addressing the root causes of your symptoms while supporting your body's natural healing processes.
Naturopathic Approach to Infertility Support
Naturopathic infertility support takes a comprehensive, root-cause approach to optimize fertility potential and support couples emotionally through their journey. Thorough assessment includes complete fertility workup with hormone testing, ovarian reserve markers, thyroid function, and male fertility evaluation to identify specific contributing factors. Treatment protocols focus on improving egg and sperm quality through targeted nutrition emphasizing antioxidants, healthy fats, protein, and key fertility nutrients including CoQ10, vitamin D, omega-3s, and folate. Botanical medicines support hormonal balance, optimize ovulation, improve uterine lining quality, and reduce inflammation. Functional testing may identify hidden factors such as nutrient deficiencies, thyroid dysfunction, insulin resistance, or immune issues. Lifestyle interventions address stress management, sleep optimization, appropriate exercise, and eliminating toxins that affect fertility. For couples pursuing IVF or IUI, naturopathic support optimizes outcomes and reduces side effects. This integrative approach can improve conception rates, support healthy pregnancy, and help couples feel empowered and supported throughout their fertility journey.
What to Expect During Treatment
Food is medicine. Dr. Sanika uses evidence-based nutrition therapy to address the root causes of health issues. This includes personalized dietary recommendations, therapeutic diets, and nutritional supplementation when needed.
Common Symptoms Addressed
- •Inability to conceive after 12 months of trying (6 months if over 35)
- •Irregular or absent menstrual cycles indicating ovulation issues
- •History of pregnancy loss or miscarriage
- •Known reproductive health conditions affecting fertility
- •Advanced maternal age (over 35) affecting egg quality and quantity
- •Male factor infertility including low sperm count or poor motility
- •Emotional distress, anxiety, or depression related to fertility challenges
Other Treatment Options for Infertility Support
Other Conditions Treated with Clinical Nutrition
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Dr. Sanika Kshirsagar, ND
Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine (ND)
Bastyr University, Kenmore, WA
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