Unexplained Infertility · Suspected Endometriosis · Inflammation · Late 20s
This professional couple, both in their late twenties, had been trying to conceive for 18 months. Standard NHS investigations, hormone bloods, a semen analysis, a scan, had come back normal and it was suggested that they had ‘unexplained infertility’ and they were recommended IVF. She'd had painful, heavy periods and pain during sex for years, which she'd previously visited her GP about. A referral to a specialist consultant confirmed suspected endometriosis. Given that surgery would mean a long recovery period, we all agreed that we should try more natural methods of symptom and inflammation management before committing to that decision.