Can anyone help? A friend approached me to say her neice got married last year, and they are trying for a baby. Unfortunately, nothing yet, and they are desperate. The husband has a low sperm count. They are both receiving acupuncture as a method of repairing this.
Would there be any herbs which may help the process along at all?
Be grateful if you have any ideas, as mum- wanting- to- be is very tearful and upset over this.
Thank you, hope you are all enjoying the magnificent sunshine.
JaneCH

Hi Jane,
Infertility can be such a distressing matter to have to contend with. Ironically the stress of not being able to conceive can up the stress levels so much that that in itself can effect fertility--catch 21.
Along with the vast majority of herbalists , I have seen a number of patients over the years with regard to improving fertility and herbs can be very helpful. Bear in mind that we also give a lot of dietary advice (especially important with low sperm counts ).
As it is quite a complex mattter, I suggest that this couple see a medical herbalist in their area. Reflexology as well as acupuncture has worked for many people. Hopefully the acupuncture will work without need for any other treatments.

Linda

Thank you very much Linda, I will suggest it to them
Regards
JaneCH

Like Linda says, stress about not conceiving can exacerbate the problem so maybe some reassurance could help. I've just done an essay on infertility and the statistics are encouraging. 90% of couples trying to conceive do so within one year and 95% after 2 years. No smoking (anything), moderate alcohol and a healthy balanced diet will all help but stress reduction has the biggest impact on sperm production as well as ovulation and libido. Finding a way to relax about it is probably the best thing they can do.