Problems Conceiving

Distressed woman sitting on a bed, holding a pregnancy test and covering her face with her other hand.

Struggling to conceive can be challenging for many, with about 1 in 6 Canadian couples facing infertility. Factors influencing fertility include age, lifestyle, genetics, and health conditions.

Common Signs & Symptoms

  • Inability to conceive after a year of trying (or six months if over 35)
  • Irregular menstrual cycles, indicating potential ovulation issues
  • Known health issues like endometriosis or low sperm count

Predictors

  • Age, particularly for women over 35 and men over 40
  • Lifestyle factors such as smoking, obesity, and excessive alcohol use
  • Medical history including sexually transmitted infections, chronic diseases, or surgeries affecting the reproductive organs

How Can We Help?

We offer a personalized approach to fertility challenges, focusing on individual health profiles and unique concerns. Our integrated approach ensures personalized care, emotional well-being, and access to advanced treatments, making the journey toward conception more manageable and supported every step of the way. Please see the services offered below:

  1. Counselling: Struggling to conceive can be an emotionally challenging journey, impacting individuals and couples alike. Counseling offers a supportive space to navigate the complexities of fertility issues. Through personalized guidance and therapeutic techniques, counselors help individuals and couples manage stress, cope with uncertainty, and address any underlying emotional barriers that may affect fertility. By fostering resilience and providing coping strategies, counseling can empower individuals and couples to navigate their fertility journey with strength, hope, and a sense of empowerment.
  2. Pelvic Health Physiotherapy: Pelvic health physiotherapy is a specialized form of physical therapy that focuses on the muscles, ligaments, and tissues in the pelvic region. For individuals experiencing difficulties conceiving, pelvic health physiotherapy can play a crucial role in addressing underlying issues that may be hindering fertility. By assessing and treating pelvic floor dysfunction, such as tightness, weakness, or imbalances, physiotherapists can optimize pelvic health and function, potentially improving fertility outcomes. Through targeted exercises, manual therapy techniques, and education, pelvic health physiotherapy aims to enhance pelvic blood flow, reduce pelvic pain, and support reproductive organ function. By addressing these factors, pelvic health physiotherapy offers a holistic approach to fertility support, empowering individuals on their journey to parenthood.
  3. Massage Therapy: Massage therapy can offer valuable support to individuals experiencing difficulties conceiving. By targeting areas of tension and stress in the body, massage can help to promote relaxation, reduce anxiety, and improve overall well-being, which are essential factors in optimizing fertility. Specifically, fertility massage techniques may focus on the abdomen and lower back to enhance blood flow to the reproductive organs, support hormone balance, and promote optimal pelvic alignment. Additionally, massage therapy can alleviate muscular tension that may contribute to pelvic floor dysfunction, thereby improving reproductive health. Combined with a holistic approach to wellness, massage therapy can be a valuable complement to fertility treatments, offering individuals support on their journey to parenthood.
  4. Osteopathy (Coming Soon): Osteopathy offers a hands-on approach to fertility challenges by focusing on pelvic alignment and musculoskeletal balance. Through techniques like manipulation and soft tissue work, osteopaths aim to reduce tension and improve circulation in the pelvic region. By optimizing pelvic mechanics, osteopathy can support fertility by addressing issues such as pain and dysfunction, potentially increasing the chances of conception.
  5. Dietitian: Dietitians support fertility by tailoring nutrition plans to address deficiencies and optimize reproductive health. Through personalized dietary assessments, they emphasize nutrient-rich foods and lifestyle adjustments to create an ideal environment for conception.

Contact us to learn more about how we can help you on your journey!