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Unexplained Infertility Investigator

Low AMH & Unexplained Infertility Expert

Speaker (Low AMH & Unexplained Infertility, Male Infertility, Secondary Infertility)

Member of British Acupuncture Council

 
Advanced Level Diploma in Fertility Acupuncture 
 

 

"Yesterday was the first time we have had the really personalised, considered advice we have needed all along, and we both feel much more optimistic about our journey ahead now that we have met you."

Fertility Assessment & Advice. Done Properly. 

  • Have you been for a Fertility Assessment only to be told to go for IVF when what you really wanted was some understanding about how to assess and improve your fertility naturally?

  • Have you been told your AMH is low and that is why you are not conceiving??

  • Have you been holding your breath for months waiting for IVF to solve your fertility issues, only to find that it hasn’t worked?

  • Are you battling secondary infertility and wondering whether you need to resort to IVF this time?

  • Have you been through so much already, but your partner has only done a simple semen analysis and been told he's ok?
    (a semen analysis is NOT proof of fertility!)

  • Are you trying to find someone who will really look at your situation, look at you, look at your partner, pick up clues about what may be going on, what tests to run, who you should be talking to and what you can to next?
     

If you answered 'YES' to any of the above, I would like to help you to work out what is going on and what you can do about it?

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I am routinely shocked that women in their 30s are being advised to rush into IVF 'because AMH is Low", without proper explanation about what AMH is, and what low AMH means for women under 40. IVF clinics will never tell you that rushing into IVF unprepared is nearly always the wrong thing to do. 

 

I'm always disappointed with the lack of investigation and holistic support offered to anyone with unexplained infertility before they start down the IVF road. In my opinion, this is why IVF so often fails when success may be possible naturally or with proper preparation. 

 

If you are looking for someone who really understands this stuff, follow my instagram account for lots of posts explaining what Low AMH really means or discussing how unexplained infertility should be approached. 

 

Contact Me,

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or follow me @alex_explaininginfertility

 

or click the button below for more info about how I work. 

What Does Low AMH Mean for Your Fertility?

Listen to this episode of Hannah Pearn's podcast where we talk about Low AMH in depth.

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And in this episode of Rachel Sherriff's podcast, I talk about Low AMH and what it means. 

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Meet Alex

Fertility Acupuncturist & Fertility Investigator

My main areas of interest are when infertility coincides with:

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  • Low AMH

  • A history of years of trying naturally

  • Previous unsuccessful IVF

  • Secondary infertility

 

What do these things have in common? They are all situations where puzzle solving is a key to success - and above all else, I'm a puzzle solver. 

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I offer fertility support and advice over zoom, and I also see some clients in clinic in Danbury, Essex and in the City where I practice as a Fertility Acupuncturist. In my experience, acupuncture can work wonders for simple fertility issues, often resulting in a natural conception within 3-4 months. This has always been very satisfying work, but over time I have became more and more interested in the cases where acupuncture alone is not enough. This lead to me changing the way I work so I now blend fertility acupuncture with fertility detective work in order to allow me to help people resolve more complicated fertility issues. 

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Alongside acupuncture to improve underlying health, hormone regulation and menstrual cycles, I work with a range of tests and scans as appropriate to help me to work out how best to treat and advise my clients. I also offer practitioner support and guidance to other acupuncturists and am a very active member of the Fertility Support Trained Acupuncturists network. 

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Diagnosed with endometriosis and polycystic ovaries at the age of 23, I have experienced fertility issues myself, culminating in IVF. I have a deep, open-hearted appreciation for what it is like to struggle with unexplained infertility and how it can makes you feel broken and lost. I am absolutely determined to make a difference to anyone travelling along this journey, to guide and support them to find a way through this maze.

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If you are feeling a bit lost I would love to help you to figure out where you are and how to get to where you want to be. 

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Latest Blog Posts

Frustrated and Confused?

Have you had a Diagnosis of Unexplained Infertility?

Do you want to Dig a Little Deeper?? 

Hand on Bump

Those Who Say It Can't Be Done

Should Get Out Of The Way Of Those Doing It . . . 
                      

Ancient Chinese Proverb

“I felt really positive, hopeful and like a weight had been lifted. Despite having many tests at hospitals both on the NHS and privately Alex was the first person to look at “W” and I as a team and look at what could be improved.”

“I wish I'd found you sooner, I have no regrets working with you, only maybe that I got pregnant so quickly after starting working with you!”

“I felt like everything Alex said made total sense, she is obviously very intelligent but was also really knowledgeable and different to anyone I had spoken to. More of a problem solver rather than a fertility clinic who I felt were just trying to make money off of me.”

Research Article

Prior to Conception: The Role of an Acupuncture Protocol in Improving Women's Reproductive Functioning Assessed by a Pilot Pragmatic Randomised Controlled Trial

"Those receiving the acupuncture conceived within an average of 5.5 weeks compared to 10.67 weeks for the lifestyle only group"

Introducing Gill Hind

Have you considered whether past abdominal surgery, infection or trauma may be a factor in your fertility?

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Introducing Gill Hind - a visceral osteopath who specialises in women's pelvic health for fertility, pregnancy and post natal recovery

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Read More . . . . 

Follow me on Instagram

@alex_explaininginfertility

CONTACT 

I would love to walk with you on your fertility journey, to support you emotionally and physically through online support and through my acupuncture practice.

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If you would like to meet with me to talk about your story, I will try my very best to help you.

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