{"id":2329004,"date":"2024-08-22T07:31:03","date_gmt":"2024-08-22T11:31:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/science-found-natural-fertility-enhancers-far-better-than-ivf\/"},"modified":"2024-08-22T07:42:35","modified_gmt":"2024-08-22T11:42:35","slug":"science-found-natural-fertility-enhancers-far-better-than-ivf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/science-found-natural-fertility-enhancers-far-better-than-ivf\/","title":{"rendered":"Science Found Natural Fertility Enhancers Far Better Than IVF"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fscience-found-natural-fertility-enhancers-far-better-than-ivf%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2329004&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The article discusses misconceptions surrounding fertility treatments, particularly in light of Democrat Vice\u200d Presidential nominee Gov. Tim Walz&#8217;s \u200cclaims about\u200b his family&#8217;s use of in \u200cvitro fertilization (IVF). It \u200bclarifies \u200dthat the \u2063Walzes actually utilized\u2063 intrauterine\u2064 insemination, a method that \u200cdoes not involve the destruction \u2063or long-term freezing\u2064 of embryos. \u200dThe text highlights growing public concerns\u200b regarding the legality and ethical implications of IVF following\u2062 the overturning of Roe v. Wade.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, \u200dit contrasts IVF with alternatives like \u2063<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ivf-kills-children-while-idolizing-them\/\" title=\"IVF: A Paradox of Life and Death\">restorative reproductive medicine<\/a> \u2064(RRM), which aims to\u2062 address the root causes of \u2062infertility \u2063rather than merely \u200dtreating \u2063symptoms. RRM includes techniques\u200d such as Fertility Education and Medical Management (FEMM) \u200band Natural Procreative Technology (NaProTechnology), emphasizing \u2064natural methods \u2063of tracking a woman&#8217;s cycle to determine fertility\u200b issues. <\/p>\n<p>The article underscores the lower risks\u2064 associated with RRM compared to IVF, which often involves harmful medications \u200cand procedures with side effects and complications. It also notes that \u200dRRM may lead to\u2062 higher\u2063 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/covid-19-vaccination-rates-how-does-your-state-compare\/\" title=\"COVID-19 Vaccination Rates: How Does Your State Compare?\">success rates<\/a>,\u200d cost less than IVF, and is\u200d sometimes covered by\u200d insurance. the text advocates for raising awareness about these alternatives \u2062and the benefits they\u2063 offer.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Although Democrat vice presidential nominee Gov. Tim Walz repeatedly claimed he and his wife used invitro fertilization to create children, <a href=\"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/2024\/08\/20\/tim-walz-lied-about-how-his-children-were-conceived-for-years-to-attack-pro-lifers-over-ivf\/\">it turns out<\/a> they used another fertility procedure that doesn&rsquo;t involve destroying or long-term freezing embryos. The Walzes used intrauterine insemination, a procedure that places sperm into a uterus during ovulation rather than manufacturing humans in test tubes.<\/p>\n<p>Widespread <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/news\/nation\/2022\/12\/15\/senate-democrats-move-protect-ivf-right-build-families-act\/10852869002\/\">concerns among United States citizens<\/a> about the legality of IVF began with the <a href=\"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/2022\/05\/24\/embryo-dumping-fertility-industry-is-panicked-over-the-potential-overturn-of-roe-v-wade\/\">overturning of <em>Roe v. Wade<\/em><\/a>  and continue with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.murray.senate.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Right-to-IVF-Act-Summary-1.pdf\">Democrats<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.britt.senate.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2024.05.17-IVF-Protection-Act-LYN24343.pdf\">Republicans<\/a> promising to protect IVF. Many Americans ignore the harms of IVF, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/angelusnews.com\/news\/nation\/science-ugly-truth-ivf\/\">low success rates and experimental practices<\/a> that treat embryos as disposable commodities.<\/p>\n<p>Many also aren&rsquo;t aware of alternative treatments, such as restorative reproductive medicine. Unlike IVF, RRM works to remedy the underlying causes of infertility as opposed to simply masking them.<\/p>\n<h2>Types of Restorative Reproductive Medicine<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/iirrm.org\/general-faq\/#:~:text=RRM%20comprises%20many%20different%20methods.%20Some%20better%20known,Naprotechnology%20%28based%20on%20the%20Creighton%20Method%29%20and%20FEMM.\">There are various forms of RRM<\/a>. The most common include Fertility Education and Medical Management (<a href=\"https:\/\/femmhealth.org\/the-science\/\">FEMM<\/a>), and Natural Procreative Technology (<a href=\"https:\/\/naprotechnology.com\/\">NaProTechnology<\/a>). These practices involve a woman tracking her cycle through methods such as the Creighton Method and Billings Ovulation Method. This can help<a href=\"https:\/\/naturalwomanhood.org\/naprotechnology-answers-to-your-frequently-asked-napro-questions-2020\/\"> determine the underlying cause<\/a> of infertility based on factors such as the cervical mucus pattern and the rising and falling of progesterone.<\/p>\n<p>Instead of simply masking the symptoms of health issues, the charting approach works naturally with the body in order to improve health. Physicians trained in these technologies utilize ultrasounds, x-rays, blood tests, exploratory surgery, and other tests to pinpoint underlying disorders and hormonal imbalances.<\/p>\n<p>Such doctors may determine the need for hormone therapies using <a href=\"https:\/\/naturalwomanhood.org\/difference-between-synthetic-hormones-vs-natural-hormones-bioidentical-birth-control-harmful-safe-affect-body-progesterone-progestin-estrogen-08192018\/\">bioidentical as opposed to the synthetic hormones <\/a>often prescribed by infertility specialists. Sometimes they will prescribe <a href=\"https:\/\/naprotechnology.com\/surgical\/\">operations, such as<\/a> laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis, ovarian wedge resection for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/how-to-read-a-nutrition-facts-label\/\" title=\"How to Read a Nutrition Facts Label\">polycystic ovarian syndrome<\/a>, and<a href=\"https:\/\/naturalwomanhood.org\/naprotechnology-answers-to-your-frequently-asked-napro-questions-2020\/\"> lifestyle and diet<\/a> changes.<\/p>\n<h2>Lower Risks<\/h2>\n<p>RRM treatments are void of harmful medications<a href=\"https:\/\/lomalindafertility.com\/treatments\/ivf\/types-of-ivf-medication\/\"> often used <\/a>in the IVF process such as <a href=\"https:\/\/angelusnews.com\/news\/nation\/evidence-ditch-pill\/\">birth control pills<\/a>, the hormone <a href=\"https:\/\/cbc-network.org\/2020\/04\/lets-talk-about-lupron\/\">Lupron<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/naturalwomanhood.org\/difference-between-synthetic-hormones-vs-natural-hormones-bioidentical-birth-control-harmful-safe-affect-body-progesterone-progestin-estrogen-08192018\/\">synthetic progesterone and estrogen<\/a>, as well as void of physical harms involved in ovarian stimulation and egg-harvesting. Women seeking to have their eggs extracted must submit to an unnatural process that includes hyperstimulation of their ovaries. That is done by the daily injection of follicle-stimulating hormones called gonadotropins to coerce the ovaries to mature and release several eggs at once.<\/p>\n<p>Lupron, a common drug used to stimulate egg production, is utilized off-label, meaning that it was never registered for use in artificial reproduction and fertility treatment, nor has it been tested for short or long-term negative health effects. Lupron carries risks of side effects that include hypotension, blood disorders, autoimmune diseases, osteoarthritis, degenerative disc disease, and cancer.<\/p>\n<p>Gonadotropins also carry the risk ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, which can result in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Surrogacy-Rights-Violation-Spinifex-Shorts\/dp\/1925581039\">pulmonary issues, stroke<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reproductivefacts.org\/news-and-publications\/patient-fact-sheets-and-booklets\/documents\/fact-sheets-and-info-booklets\/side-effects-of-injectable-fertility-drugs-gonadotropins\/\">blood clots<\/a>, kidney dysfunction, loss of fertility, premature menopause, <a href=\"https:\/\/cbc-network.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/CBC-Lahl_Telling_the_Truth_about_Surrogacy_in_the_United_States.pdf\">and even death<\/a>. The egg retrieval process comes with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stanfordchildrens.org\/en\/services\/fertility-and-reproductive-health\/in-vitro-fertilization\/oocyte-retrieval.html\">risks such as<\/a> injury to the bladder, bowel, uterus, ovaries, and blood vessels. There is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.liveaction.org\/news\/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-egg-freezing-ivf\/\">also the risk <\/a>of pelvic infection, ovarian infection, ectopic pregnancy, and miscarriage.<\/p>\n<p>Restorative reproductive medicine also honors the unitive and procreative nature of the marital act with the use of<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6027103\/\"> perforated condoms <\/a>as opposed to masturbation to collect sperm samples.<\/p>\n<h2>Higher Success Rates<\/h2>\n<p>Restorative reproductive medicine is often <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hli.org\/resources\/what-is-naprotechnology\/\">covered by insurance<\/a>. It not only costs less than IVF (which can cost around <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/health\/womens-health\/how-much-does-ivf-cost\/\">$12,000 to $14,000 per cycle<\/a>) but offers higher success rates <a href=\"https:\/\/angelusnews.com\/news\/nation\/science-ugly-truth-ivf\/\">compared to IVF<\/a>. For IVF, &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.heritage.org\/life\/report\/why-the-ivf-industry-must-be-regulated\">only 2-7 percent of all <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/embryo-dumping-fertility-industry-is-panicked-over-the-potential-overturn-of-roe-v-wade\/\" title=\"Embryo-Dumping Fertility Industry Is Panicked Over The Potential Overturn Of Roe V. Wade\">lab-created children<\/a> are born alive<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In 2019, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/377234832_Restorative_Reproductive_Medicine_An_Emerging_New_Treatment_Process_and_a_Prerequisite_to_Assisted_Reproductive_Technology_for_Treatment_of_Infertility#:~:text=RRM%20treatment%20had%20a%20live%20birth%20rate%20of,and%20more%20effective%20than%20IVF%20for%20most%20patients\">a comparative study<\/a> of an Irish RRM clinic and the Human Fertilization and Embryology Authority showed that &ldquo;RRM treatment had a live birth rate of 40.4% compared to 24.4% per treatment cycle for IVF.&rdquo; Further, restorative fertility specialist<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=PicAhCDj9dg\"> Dr. Patrick Yeung<\/a> states that after the full medical and surgical treatment of RMM, the success rates can be up to 70 percent after one to two years for patients with an average age of 35.<\/p>\n<p>Those who believe in honoring the worth and dignity of persons and preserving children&rsquo;s rights to life and to their mothers and fathers must push restorative treatments and insist that pro-life politicians reduce their ignorance of the <a href=\"https:\/\/thembeforeus.com\/ivf-harms-to-children\/\">harms of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/china-announces-major-investment-in-ivf-to-reverse-birth-rate-collapse\/\" title=\"China Announces Major Investment in IVF to Reverse Birth Rate Collapse\">reproductive technologies<\/a><\/a>. RRM treatments honor <a href=\"https:\/\/thembeforeus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1.-Children-Have-Rights-Handout-1.pdf\">children&rsquo;s natural rights<\/a>, while IVF, which manufactures potential children in a laboratory petri dish, <a href=\"https:\/\/thembeforeus.com\/the-need-for-more-restrictive-ivf-legislation\/\">violates them<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>      Katie Breckenridge is operations administrator and contributing writer for the children&#8217;s rights organization Them Before Us. She holds a master&#8217;s degree in mental health and wellness with an emphasis in family dynamics, a graduate certificate in trauma-informed practice, and is working towards a second masters in bioethics. She has also had articles published in The Times and The Scotsman  (U.K.) through her work as a research associate for the Scottish Council on Human Bioethics.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Although Democratic vice presidential candidate Gov. Tim Walz has consistently stated that he and his wife utilized in vitro fertilization (IVF) to conceive their children, it has been revealed that they actually opted for a different fertility method that does not involve the destruction or long-term freezing of embryos. The Walzes underwent intrauterine insemination, which involves placing sperm directly into the uterus during ovulation instead of creating embryos in a laboratory setting.<\/p>\n<p>Concerns among Americans regarding the legality of IVF have intensified since the reversal of Roe v. Wade, with both Democrats and Republicans pledging to safeguard IVF practices. Many people overlook the drawbacks associated with IVF, such as its low success rates and experimental methods that treat embryos as disposable entities. Additionally, there is a lack of awareness about alternative treatments like restorative reproductive medicine (RRM), which aims to address the root causes of infertility rather than merely masking them.<\/p>\n<p>RRM encompasses various approaches, including Fertility Education and Medical Management (FEMM) and Natural Procreative Technology (NaProTechnology). These methods involve women tracking their menstrual cycles using techniques like the Creighton Method or Billings Ovulation Method to identify underlying infertility issues based on factors such as cervical mucus patterns and hormonal fluctuations.<\/p>\n<p>Instead of just alleviating symptoms related to health problems, this charting technique works harmoniously with the body to enhance overall health. Physicians trained in these methodologies employ ultrasounds, x-rays, blood tests, exploratory surgeries, and other diagnostic tools to uncover underlying disorders or hormonal imbalances.<\/p>\n<p>These doctors may recommend hormone therapies using bioidentical hormones rather than synthetic ones typically prescribed by fertility specialists. They might also suggest surgical interventions for conditions like endometriosis or polycystic ovarian syndrome along with lifestyle modifications.<\/p>\n<p>RRM treatments carry fewer risks compared to those associated with IVF procedures involving harmful medications such as birth control pills or Lupron\u2014an off-label drug used for egg production stimulation without adequate testing for potential negative health effects. The use of gonadotropins can lead to ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome\u2014a serious condition\u2014and egg retrieval processes pose additional risks including injury and infections.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, RRM respects the unitive aspect of marital relations by utilizing perforated condoms instead of masturbation for sperm collection purposes.<\/p>\n<p>In terms of success rates and costs, RRM is often covered by insurance plans and tends to be less expensive than IVF\u2014which can range from $12,000-$14,000 per cycle\u2014while offering better outcomes; only 2-7% of lab-created children from IVF are born alive. A 2019 study comparing an Irish RRM clinic&#8217;s results showed live birth rates at 40.4% per treatment cycle versus 24.4% for IVF patients. Dr. Patrick Yeung notes that after comprehensive medical treatment through RRM over one or two years for patients around age 35 on average could yield success rates up to 70%.<\/p>\n<p>Advocates who value human dignity must promote restorative treatments while urging pro-life politicians to become more informed about reproductive technologies&#8217; adverse effects; RRM aligns with children&#8217;s natural rights unlike IVF&#8217;s laboratory-based approach which undermines those rights.<\/p>\n<p>Katie Breckenridge serves as operations administrator and contributing writer at Them Before Us\u2014a children&#8217;s rights organization\u2014and holds a master&#8217;s degree in mental health focused on family dynamics along with certifications in trauma-informed practice while pursuing another master&#8217;s degree in bioethics; her work includes published articles in The Times and The Scotsman through her role at Scottish Council on Human Bioethics<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":828,"featured_media":2329005,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/31396460071_ffbeec4d1e_o.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[38927,38926,37535],"class_list":["post-2329004","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-ivf-alternatives","tag-natural-fertility","tag-reproductive-health"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/31396460071_ffbeec4d1e_o.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2329004","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/828"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2329004"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2329004\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2329005"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2329004"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2329004"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2329004"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}