Underlying problems of fertility and infertility
Since infertility nearly always has a physical cause, the Life FertilityCare programme aims to identify and address the underlying causes of infertility. On an individual basis treatment is prescribed in order to restore the couples reproductive health and improve the opportunity for conception to occur naturally.

This approach to infertility can be as effective as artificial reproductive technologies - even more so. It tackles the underlying cause of the problem and restores health. It is morally unobjectionable.

FertilityCare can be learned at any time in the childbearing years however, if a couple use FertilityCare from the beginning of their sexual relationship they have tremendous insight into their fertility potential before they try to conceive. This is extremely beneficial in a society where one couple in six will experience some difficulty conceiving*. The earlier that problems are identified and treated, the greater the likelihood of a successful outcome.

Reference: *HFEA

Assessment for the Life FertilityCare Programme
A thorough assesment is the first step towards getting started on the programme. It is important to complete our assesment form and provide us with th initial information we need to be able to advise you on whether or not you would benefit from the Life FertilityCare programme.

After assessment for suitability for treatment, the couple will be taught to chart.

The programme may benefit single women wishing to improve their health.

See: Preconceptual Health and Natural Family Planning.

Evaluation for the Life FertilityCare Programme
The couple will be taught to chart the menstrual cycle using the Creighton Model system. The information thus gained may itself enable the couple to achieve pregnancy.

Charting is a helpful diagnostic tool and is vital in identifying problems, timing investigations and monitoring response to treatment.

The Life FertilityCare Physician will explain to the couple during medical consultations, the appropriate treatment and/or the need for further investigation.

Fertility/Infertility Treatment
When adequate information about the hormonal and/or organic problems that underlie the fertility disturbance has been obtained - then a comprehensive plan of treatment can be drawn up.

The key to successful treatment for fertility and infertility is in the detailed analysis of the specific problems and the ability to plan a comprehensive course of treatment.

Success
The likelihood of success varies according to a couple's profile. The overall average for infertility is 25% for a woman aged 35 years with a history of 5 years trying to conceive.

Success rates are less for older women, in cases where pelvic adhesions or endometriosis are severe and for men with very low sperm counts.

In cases of recurrent miscarriage up to 80% of couples can hope for a successful outcome with treatment.

The FertilityCare approach to relief of infertility has these major benefits:

•  Couples will know and understand more about their infertility
•  The aim of the programme is to treat the underlying problems of fertility/infertility
•  The programme provides a network of support for the couple

Many of the serious disadvantages of IVF and most other forms of assisted conception are avoided.

The Life FertilityCare Programme, unlike IVF and most other forms of assisted conception, has major benefits.

With the programme there is:
— NO use of donor eggs or sperm
— NO invasive creation or implantation of embryos
— NO generation of human life in laboratories
— NO dilemmas about what to do with 'spare' human embryos
— NO interference with the natural order or procreative role of the couple

Please note that the Life FertilityCare Programme is only available to married couples.

Initial 3 months of charting, including charting materials and
charting instruction and support of a practitioner/teacher of the programme: £190

The 4th to the 12th month of charting, and reviews of treatment cycles with
your practitioner/teacher: £225

Medical consultations (usually every 3-4 months): £120 each

Fees do not include:
Private surgical and laboratory costs for fertility investigations
Ultrasound scanning
Private counselling
Medications

If you wish to learn more about Life FertilityCare for family planning and/or gynaecological health you can visit your local teacher/practitioner for an Introductory Session. This is a 1 hour presentation which also gives you the opportunity to ask questions regarding your own fertility and how the system works.

If you decide to enter the programme, individual follow-up appointments will be made for each couple:

Follow-up 1: 2 weeks after beginning charting
Follow-up 2: 4 weeks
Follow-up 3: 6 weeks
Follow-up 4: 8 weeks
Follow-up 5: 12 weeks

Subsequent follow-ups are at 3-6 month intervals.

To make an enquiry to find out if the Life FertilityCare programme would benefit you, please complete and send the Assessment Form.