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For the past 15 years I have worked with Dr. Jane Helle, a wonderfully warm, talented, very spiritual  hypnotherapist on issues from stress to pain management.  My kids have all worked with her too…for their concerns such as to help them with taking standardized tests to improving self esteem in middle school.

Dr. Helle has had to help me RELAX with being on bed rest this past two weeks, with LOTS more to come…  I have been using her relaxation, meditation CDs.  They are awesome!!!  She has lots of different CDs for everything from hypnosis for weight loss, to decreasing the stress of parenting.

I had never used CDs like this before, and didn’t really know how or if they would work.  But I can tell you, one of my favorite parts of my day is listening to Jane’s voice talking me through a time of relaxation and release.  All her products are guaranteed, so if they don’t bless you, you can return them for a refund.

If you are looking for away to take a little better care of yourself on your journey, whether you are trying to conceive or just busy or in pain…try one of Dr. Helle’s CDs.

Let me know what you think of them, too!   

Take Care-

Dr. E 

Last Monday, Dr. E was walking and petting her four dogs (all at the same time J), when she slipped on the ice and severely broke her ankle.  She had to undergo major reconstructive surgery (e.g. plates, screws, cast etc).  She is home now and we at INGfertility are trying to limit her narcotic induced blogging ;~

Dr. E wanted to say thanks for all the uplifting email she has received this week.  These have included some awesome Pre~Seed User Stories that have really given her something to be happy about the past few days!  She also wanted to let you all know, you don’t have to become pregnant to write to us with your Pre~Seed & Pre’ stories.  Dr. E had vulvodynia in her 20’s, and was very sensitive to other lubricant products. Although her doctors never helped her understand how these products were making her MORE painful!  She knows what it is like to have something, as seemingly straightforward as an intimate relationship, become a source of daily frustration and pain.  So she loves to hear from ALL of our Users, whether it is those for whom Pre~Seed is helping to make love-making better, or those for whom it is helping on the conception journey.  Even those of you who have ideas for product improvement, now is a great time to write!  Whatever you would like to discuss, Dr. E will have MUCH MORE time for the next 12 weeks to blog and write FAQs - after we get her brain cleared up next week.

Blessings-

Dr. C (Dr. E’s better half)

Over 75% of the time couples that are not conceiving (that are infertile), have one of the following four problems. If you are younger than 35 yrs of age (for the woman)- have these checked out if you have not conceived in a year. If you are 35 yrs old or older, after 6 months of trying you may want to get checked out!

1) Poor sperm quality At least 50% of the time, when a couple is not conceiving there is some component of abnormal or poor quality sperm. This may be all of the problem, or partially the problem (so that both the man and the woman are contributing). A sperm analysis should be done by an ANDROLOGIST or a fertility Urologist. Many RE clinics do not do sperm analyses correctly (read our other FAQs about this). IF his test is abnormal, repeat it once more to confirm the results. Also, remember with guys, quality counts! The better intercourse feels for him, and the more foreplay the MORE sperm he can make. Pre~Seed can help here to make things slippery fun!

2) Abnormal Cycle This often has to do with hormonal abnormalities, and can be seen as failure to ovulate or cycle normally, or chemical pregnancy and losses. Working with an ObGyn or RE to evaluate how your ovaries are functioning is critical. While you are waiting, keep a careful, detailed log of when you have your period, when you have any ovulation mucus, and any other information on your cycle. The very best book on monitoring this is Toni Weschler’s book “Taking Charge of Your Fertility”.

3) Tubal Problems Many women have blocked tubes, that keep the sperm and egg from meeting. The only way to know if this is the case is to have special testing done. In general, couples often wait too long to have this testing. It can be helpful to know what is going on, and in some cases the testing itself can help promote conception. Especially if you have had a history of Chlamydia or bacterial vaginosis, have this checked!

4) Poorly Timed Intercourse Many couples do not have intercourse at the right time. Specifically, some women ovulate a little later than OPKs suggest. So they are quitting the baby dance too soon. If you are unsure at all, regular intercourse 2-3 times a week has been shown to be almost as effective as every day well timed intercourse. Too many couples have daily sex for 2-3 days early on at ovulation and then stop, only to have actually missed her peak time.

If you have ruled all these out, then I also suggest you have a sperm chromatin assay done, to make sure the DNA in his sperm is of an adequate quality to support conception. There is a FAQ on this at our site also.

Take Care-