Naprotechnology Alternative to In Vitro? What is Naprotechnology?

NaProTechnology (Natural Procreative Technology - Method of natural procreation) is a method of diagnosis and treatment of some cases of infertility, the principles were developed in the 30s of the twentieth century. Its creator, Professor. Thomas Hilgers, he was convinced that the majority of couples who for unknown reasons over the years unsuccessfully trying to conceive, was badly diagnosed. In his opinion, to find the real causes of infertility can enable them to become pregnant naturally.

What Is Naproetchnologia

NaProTechnology involves very careful observation of the female cycle, based on the model of Creighton. Each pair must learn to intense scrutiny (even several times a day) and save in special tables the following parameters:

• The amount of cervical mucus and its quality;
• Other secretions from the vagina;
• Moment of ovulation;
• Intensity of menstrual bleeding;
• Possibly spotting intermenstrual bleeding and variability;
• The length of the cycle and its individual phases;

The observed results are transmitted to a doctor who also performs hormonal and ultrasound. Only then can a diagnosis, ie. Determine the cause of infertility, and develop a personalized form of treatment. This may be a hormonal therapy, gynecological or surgical (hysteroscopy, laparotomy, laparoscopy). Sometimes you only need a lifestyle change (change of diet, increased physical activity, smoking cessation) or intercourse at the time designated at the time of ovulation, the efforts have been successful. 

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A complete cycle takes 24 months naprotechnologiczny, but in some cases, the couple can begin to try to have a baby much earlier. Moment of planned conception consult with a doctor who determines the most favorable time to fertilize the woman's cycle.

Effectiveness of NaProTechnology

In most cases (approx. 97 percent.) The doctor makes a correct diagnosis. However, this does not guarantee a cure infertility, and consequently - the pregnancy. Please note that allows cure infertility NaProTechnology only with minor surgical procedures, or hormonal therapy. Therefore, the chance of cure have, for example. Women with ovulation disorders, endometriosis, ovarian cysts or hormonal disorders. In other cases it is ineffective.

NaProTechnology - When it is ineffective?

NaProTechnology not help in the case of infertility or infertility, which results from:

• genetic problems;
• anatomical defects in women and men;
• damage to reproductive organs, and consequently - their dysfunction;
• irreversible changes caused endomeriozą;

NaProTechnology and In Vitro

NaProTechnology not an alternative to in vitro. The aim is to restore the possibility of NaProTechnology natural conception, therefore, not help it couples whose infertility are impossible to cure and rule out the possibility of natural conception. In this case, the last resort is only in vitro methods.