Fertility
Helping your family grow
Getting pregnant isn’t always easy, and a fertility journey often carries with it fear and uncertainty. At Holistic Hyperbarics, we offer a safe and nurturing space for patients on their fertility journeys. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is an evidence-backed adjunct therapy that can offer hope to families wanting to grow. As a non-invasive supportive therapy, HBOT is effective in helping support your body as it goes through the different stages of your fertility journey. Because each person’s fertility journey is unique, we create customized protocols for each of our patients.
At Holistic Hyperbarics, we have successfully helped many patients struggling to get pregnant. Hopeful parents come to us with a variety of experiences and at different stages in their fertility journey. We are proud to say that after completing HBOT protocols at our facility, parents have welcomed healthy babies into the world.
How HBOT Helps Fertility
For couples experiencing infertility, trying to conceive can be complicated and heartbreaking. There are many factors that determine a couple’s ability to get pregnant. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy can be an effective non-invasive adjunct treatment for fertility. Here are some ways HBOT helps all bodies.
New blood vessels
HBOT increases the production of new blood vessels. This means better blood flow, allowing your overall reproductive system to function better. If you have had any medical interventions, this will also allow you to heal quicker.
Reduces inflammation
Our reproductive systems work best when there isn’t excess inflammation. By reducing inflammation, HBOT improves the efficiency of your body’s reproductive system.
Repairs tissue damage
If there have been any injuries to the reproductive system, HBOT can help restore damaged tissue. This can mean shortening your recovery time or returning function to tissue affected long ago.
More energy/fights fatigue
Fatigue and low energy can be limiting factors when trying to conceive. Increased oxygen saturation from HBOT provides your body with cellular energy and reduces inflammation. This can help your body recover from the stresses of your fertility journey and assist in regulating sleep.
How does HBOT support egg & uterus health?
Increases Endometrial Thickness
Adequate thickness of the uterine lining is vital for successful implantation. Studies show that HBOT significantly improves the quality of the endometrium (uterine lining) by increasing blood flow and oxygen supply.
Reduces scarring
Uterine scarring can reduce the chances of a successful pregnancy. Studies show that HBOT can be used preventatively to help reduce scarring before it occurs and correctively to help previously damaged tissue. Both of these increase the success of pregnancy attempts.
Improves ovarian function
HBOT can improve the blood flow inside the ovaries. This has the benefit of increasing the quality and quantity of egg production.
Addresses Endometriosis and PID
The inflammation caused by both of these conditions can negatively affect your fertility. HBOT reduces this inflammation, increasing your chances of a successful pregnancy.
How does HBOT support sperm health?
Enhances the quality of sperm
The pH of sperm directly affects its motility and velocity. HBOT helps to balance the pH of your sperm, thereby improving the quality of your semen. It can also improve your HOS score, which is a test that evaluates the integrity and vitality of sperm cells.
Improves erectile function
Adequate blood flow is an essential factor in your erectile function. The improved blood flow and growth of new blood vessels can breathe new life into tissues that have been previously restricted.
Increases quantity of sperm
HBOT decreases fructose concentration in sperm. This is a good thing because studies show that a decrease of fructose in semen increases the overall sperm count and its motility.
Helps repair damages caused by cancer treatments
Radiation can damage the blood vessels essential for semen production. HBOT can help regrow those blood vessels, allowing sperm production to improve.
When is HBOT appropriate to use?
Every fertility case is vastly different from the others. We have done extensive research based on different journeys, please call to learn more about what will work best with you.
What symptoms and conditions are contraindications?
Conditions
Asthma
Congenital Spherocytosis
Emphysema with CO2 retention
High fevers: Fevers above 38.5ºC (around 101-102ºF )
History of middle-ear surgery or disorders:
History of seizures
Optic Neuritis
Pneumothorax
Chest trauma or thoracic surgery
Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
Viral Infections
Medications
Cisplatinum
Disulphiram (Antabuse
Doxorubicin (Adriamycin)
You may consider rescheduling your visit in the chamber if you are suffering from any of the above conditions. These conditions are less frequent but may be a risk to your health. Please consult your doctor before booking an appointment. For more information about more contraindications,
please visit the “A word of caution” section of our FAQ page
Planning Your HBOT Journey
Step 1 - Call or text us at (510) 648-9496 to speak with us about booking. Your protocol will depend on your specific fertility journey.
Step 2 - Come in for your first session
The statements and information on this page have not been evaluated by the FDA. Studies, claims, and any other information provided in these documents by Holistic Hyperbarics are intended for educational purposes only and are not meant to prescribe treatment. Protocol and results of hyperbaric oxygen therapy have not been verified by the FDA and should be discussed with a medical doctor before beginning treatment.