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Fertility is a topic of concern to many women and men worldwide. There are several causes of fertility problems and the type of treatment varies from person to person, depending on the problem she has.
Getting pregnant is the dream of many women and, therefore, many end up also resorting to natural methods, which are independent of conventional treatments and can help with fertility. And one of the best known is fertility massage , but does it really work? Are there any risks or contraindications? This is what today’s text will deal with. But first, we need to understand what causes infertility in women.
Main Causes of Infertility?
When a couple tries to get pregnant, it is quite common that they do not get results in the first attempts. When many of them fail, it may be time to see a doctor to see if there are any marital infertility problems .
If so, there is usually a 30% chance of being female , a 30% chance of being male and a 20% chance of being a problem with both. That is, there are great chances that the woman is infertile and for that reason, alternatives such as fertility massage are sought.
When we talk about female infertility, we can some causes for this to occur. We will explain more in depth about 4 of the main ones so that you can understand better. They are:
- Endometriosis
- Uterine myoma
- Changes in Ovulation
- Genetic causes
Endometriosis
It is one of the most well-known causes of female infertility. It is a disease that occurs because the endometrium, tissue that lines the inner part of the uterus, ends up growing in other regions of the body, causing several problems. In about 50% of endometriosis cases, a woman will have trouble conceiving, which is considered a high number.
Uterine myoma
Fibroids are benign tumors that grow inside a woman’s uterus. They are quite common, especially among women aged 30 to 50 years. Fibroids don’t always cause infertility, but they are still the third biggest cause in the world . It usually occurs when the fibroids are “stuck” to the inside of the uterus, making it impossible for the woman to become pregnant.
Changes in Ovulation
Whenever the female body undergoes changes in ovulation, the woman may be at risk of not being fertile. There are several causes of these changes, ranging from the most common hormonal problems to stress and anxiety. Drug treatments usually help in this type of situation.
Genetic causes
Genetic factors can be determinant for some couples not being able to have children, especially when it comes to older couples. Certain disorders can also be part of the woman’s genetics and aggravate the difficulties of getting pregnant.
We could mention other factors as well, such as age, obesity, cigarettes, among other things. But we consider these 4 essential for you to understand about the subject. Now that we have talked about what infertility is and what are its main causes in women, they can finally talk about fertility massage and its benefits for this type of problem.
How Does Fertility Massage Work?
It is a type of massage from a Chinese practice called CNT (Chi Nei Tsang), which for a long time was used to eliminate negative energies, with a union between mind, spirit, body and soul.
This type of massage has been integrated and adapted to use as an alternative form of infertility treatment in women. This treatment basically consists of exercises done with the mother on her belly for 30 minutes every day.
The results do not appear overnight, it takes up to several months of daily massages for them to appear.
Is There Scientific Evidence for Fertility Massage?
Perhaps this is the main question about this type of alternative treatment. In fact, as the name says, it is alternative, that is, we cannot say that there is scientific evidence that massage really works.
But even if this evidence does not exist, many women continue to do it and some results appear, mainly due to the psychological relief that it brings to a woman, since anxiety and stress, as we mentioned earlier, can also cause infertility in women.
How can massage help?
In addition to psychological relief, which is the main factor that helps women get pregnant, massage can also bring a number of other benefits to the female body. Among them are:
- Improved menstrual flow
- Reduces colic
- Helps regulate the menstrual cycle
- Enables improvement in sex life
- Assists in ovulation
As we have said before, it is not possible to state scientifically that these benefits are direct results of massage, but as it brings several psychological benefits as well, the body may end up being helped.
Indications for Fertility Massage
Every woman who is trying to conceive can resort to this type of treatment, but the greatest indication is made for those who suffer from problems such as anxiety and stress, since relief for them is the greatest benefit that fertility massage can bring.
It is always important to keep your doctor informed about the alternative treatments you are taking to find out if there is a risk or not for you.
Are there any contraindications?
There is no contraindication for fertility massage, that is, if it does not bring any benefit, it will not do any harm to the woman either. What should be taken care of is with the use of some types of oils, as there are contraindicated products for when a woman is pregnant.
And since many women who do this type of alternative treatment are trying to get pregnant, it is common that many end up getting it in the middle of this process, so it is necessary to pay attention to the products that are being used so that there is no problem with the pregnancy.
Fertility massage is an alternative for women looking for a natural way to get pregnant without taking too many risks. Of course, before starting to perform this process, you must know exactly the reasons why you are not managing to get pregnant, because only in this way you will know if the massage can really help you or not.
In many cases, this is an alternative that has benefits , but there are others that it cannot help. Talking to a doctor is always the best option for you to understand what is happening to your body and what is possible to do or not, so that you will know how not to overdo it or take the wrong measures that can end up harming your health.
Remember: There is always a way to solve your problems, even if it is not in the way you expect, so keep your head in place and do not try to do anything that could harm your health.
See also: Fertility Foods
My name is Dr. Alexis Hart I am 38 years old, I am the mother of 3 beautiful children! Different ages, different phases 16 years, 12 years and 7 years. In love with motherhood since always, I found it difficult to make my dreams come true, and also some more after I was already a mother.
Since I imagined myself as a mother, in my thoughts everything seemed to be much easier and simpler than it really was, I expected to get pregnant as soon as I wished, but it wasn’t that simple. The first pregnancy was smooth, but my daughter’s birth was very troubled. Joana was born in 2002 with a weight of 2930kg and 45cm, from a very peaceful cesarean delivery but she had already been born with congenital pneumonia due to a broken bag not treated with antibiotics even before delivery.
