Fertility Nutrition & Preconception Planning
Personalised Nutrition and Lifestyle Therapy for individuals and couples facing infertility and Preconception Planning to prepare for a healthy pregnancy
Take control of your fertility journey!
Are you trying to conceive but nothing seems to work?
Are you confused with all the advice on fertility forums, social media and recommendations from “dr Google”?
Are you planning or going through IVF/ ART?
Are you feeling unsupported by your fertility clinic or do you feel like, there is more that should be done to support you?
Are you questioning whether ALL laboratory and DNA tests have been done to explore every avenue why you are not getting pregnant?
Or are you planning to get pregnant in the future?
Fertility Nutrition & Lifestyle Therapy is for you if…
you are planning to get pregnant sometime in the future and you want to prepare your body before TTC
you would like to understand and learn what diet and lifestyle will enhance your chances of getting pregnant
you are just about to start TTC and you want to be as healthy as possible
you have been diagnosed with abnormalities or disorders that may impact getting pregnant
you would like to try natural and holistic approaches before considering ART
you have gone through one or several failed cycles
you suspect secondary infertility, subfertility
you have been diagnosed with “unexplained infertility”
you don’t want to pay for expensive fertility treatments, which you might need to repeat numerous times before you maybe conceive
you are already working with an IVF clinic but you would like to increase your chances of a successful treatment
you have experienced painful loss of miscarriage before
What we can work on together
Proactive Preconception Planning
Fertility Nutrition and Lifestyle
Cycle Charting/ Irregular periods
Immune Function, Infections
Mitochondrial Support
Unexplained infertility
Detoxification
Fertility laboratory tests
Hormonal disorders/ imbalances
Male fertility (sperm & semen quality/quantity)
Previous miscarriage
Optimising your chances before/during IUI, ICI & IVF
At GENERATION SUPERHEALTH I apply the functional medicine method to identify the root-causes of why you and your partner are struggling to get pregnant and/ or carry your baby to full term, using science-based, body-systems approach.
Fertility Nutrition and Preconception Planning
Wherever you are in your fertility journey, I am here to support you.
You might be starting to think about getting pregnant and preparing your body to conceive a baby and going through a healthy pregnancy. You might have started researching the best nutrition and/or supplements to take and what lifestyle to follow to enhance your fertility and maintain your wellbeing. You might feel overwhelmed or confused by the information and you do not know where to start.
You and your partner might have already been trying to conceive for months or years with or without some form of ART. You and/or your partner might have been diagnosed with, or suspect some abnormalities and/or disorders, you might had a miscarriage or suffered more than one pregnancy losses before or received diagnosis for unexplained infertility. You might have done numerous tests and you might be thinking there is nothing more you and/or your partner can possibly do to conceive naturally or with the help of your medical team.
I hear you, I listen to you, I understand you. I am here to support you.
It takes 3 to 6 months to improve egg and sperm health, this is our window of opportunity that has the greatest impact to shape the health of those eggs and sperm. Nutritional therapy may be the missing link in your and your partner’s journey. Personalised nutrition and lifestyle plan along with a personalised supplementation plan may be able to increase the quality of your egg and sperm health and to achieve an optimal hormonal balance to increase your chances of getting pregnant and going through a healthy pregnancy. Various studies show that nutritional and lifestyle strategies result in better fertility treatment outcomes (which could mean higher quality eggs or higher number of eggs retrieved, healthier, higher quality sperm), increased chances of conceiving and lower risks of miscarriage.
In my clinical practice, I use a variety of tools and methods to assess and identify potential imbalances and see how these may contribute to your or your partners fertility concerns. When it is deemed necessary, I use various functional laboratory tests. These tools enable me to personalise my therapy approach for you and your partner to successfully conceive and carry your baby to full term.
Functional Fertility
Laboratory Testing
NUTRIGENOMICS
PROFESSIONAL GENETIC TESTING
MTHFD1, MTHFR, Methylation
Nutrigenomics is an area of genomics which focuses on genes that relate and respond to nutrition and lifestyle interventions. Mutations called SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) alter gene functions and up- or down-regulate its activity. Genes impact our methylation, hormone functions, nervous system, detoxification and even how well we absorb or use certain minerals and vitamins. By knowing which genes have SNPs, we can target their function. Genes are not your destiny, however modifiable environmental factors may influence their activity, positively or negatively. I highly recommend testing for both partners.
As a certified Lifecode GX Nutrigenomics Practitioner, I use DNA testing for my fertility clients to further personalise their nutrition and lifestyle program and provide more targeted support.
DRIED URINE TEST FOR COMPREHENSIVE HORMONES
A broad urine test for both women and men facing infertility. DUTCH test is a comprehensive assessment of sex and adrenal hormones and their metabolites. It also includes the daily, free cortisol pattern, organic acids, melatonin and a biomarker for oxidative damage of DNA. This test also examines possible hormonal imbalances (PCOS, Endometriosis, Fibroids), irregular or painful periods, heavy menstrual bleeding, repeated miscarriage, fatigue, male hormonal health and more.
Patients need to collect four or five dried urine samples over a 24-hour period. Dried samples are stable for several weeks making them convenient to ship worldwide.
DUTCH TEST
COMPREHENSIVE DIGESTIVE STOOL TEST Genova,GIEffects,Microbiome
The advanced stool test provides immediate and actionable clinical information for the management of gastrointestinal health. Utilizing cutting-edge technologies and biomarkers, stool tests offer valuable insight into digestive function, intestinal inflammation, and the intestinal microbiome. The health of the entire female and male body is dependent on a healthy gut and gut microbiome. The microbiota plays a major role in the reproductive endocrine system throughout a woman’s lifetime by interacting with estrogen, androgens, insulin, and other hormones. Imbalance of the gut microbiota composition can lead to several diseases and conditions including infertility. Stool test can be easily collected at home.
DIGESTIVE HEALTH
COMPREHENSIVE NUTRITIONAL ASSESSMENT
A comprehensive functional and nutritional assessment, using first morning void urine collected at home. The test assesses a broad array of macronutrients and micronutrients, as well as key biomarkers (organic acids, amino acids) that give insight into digestive function, toxic exposure, mitochondrial function and oxidative stress.
Egg health is influenced by mitochondrial function or dysfunction. Oocytes (immature eggs) have the highest concentration of mitochondrial DNA content in the human body, therefore its health is especially important before conception. Additionally, the first several days of embryo development are powered by cellular energy produced by maternal mitochondria.
ORGANIC ACIDS TEST
VAGINAL HEALTH AND MICROBIOME TEST
One key microbiota site is the vaginal tract, which hosts over 200 species of microorganisms. The vaginal microbiota is a dynamic and complex ecosystem comprised of fluctuating populations that modulate host immune responses and maintain homeostasis. Disruption of microbiota composition and functions, termed dysbiosis, has been linked to a multitude of disorders including bacterial vaginosis, premature delivery in pregnant women, infertility, miscarriages and increased risk of sexually transmitted infections.
Analysis and monitoring of the vaginal microbiota is therefore extremely important for health and can be used to inform treatment plans and lifestyle factors.
VAGINAL HEALTH
SEMEN AND SPERM QUANTITY AND QUALITY
These routine tests are performed by doctors and fertility clinics. Due to my extensive network, I most likely will be able to direct you to the correct laboratory within close proximity of your home. The laboratory analysis can identify semen volume, sperm concentration, sperm morphology and motility, pH level and potential infection markers. I additionally recommend my clients to test for DNA fragmentation, which could also affect conception.
Once we find the root-causes, we work together mainly on modifiable lifestyle factors, including nutrition and in some cases antibiotics or other treatment is necessary.
SEMEN ANALYSIS
COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT
These routine tests are performed by doctors and fertility clinics. Due to my extensive network, I most likely will be able to direct you to the correct laboratory within close proximity of your home. Some markers however would only be possible to be checked at private labs. I usually provide an extensive list to my clients of what markers are essential to be checked to start investigating your root-causes of infertility. These markers include thyroid, metabolic and nutritional markers. Some of my patients might additional need food allergy or intolerance testings.
BLOOD TEST
HAIR TOXIC ELEMENTS EXPOSURE
Hair elements analysis provides information regarding recent and ongoing exposure to potentially toxic metals. Hair can be considered as an excretory tissue more than a functional tissue. Hair is a metabolic end product that incorporates trace elements into its structure during its growing process. Toxic elements may be 200 to 300 times more highly concentrated in hair than in blood or urine. Arsenic, barium, cadmium, chromium, lead and mercury are all shown to impact male fertility negatively. Heavy metals have an indirect impact on methylation pathways and interfere with the functions of the nervous system and cardiovascular system and detoxification. I recommend this test to some of my clients who experience sexual impotence or is likely to have decreased testosterone production. It is important to note that I analyse this test in conjunction with patient symptoms and other laboratory test results. This noninvasive screening test requires only small amount of hair.
HEAVY METAL TOXICITY
“My whole person approach: First, connecting the dots by finding the root causes of your health concerns to gain clarity on WHY you have been struggling with conceiving and going through a healthy pregnancy, then establishing HOW we can create sustainable, long-term habits to care for and nurture your body-systems to achieve your dreams.”
— Zsofia Pasztor, Registered Nutritional Therapist
Nutritional Therapy Services
Fertility Nutrition & Lifestyle Therapy Packages
Fertility Foundations Programme
complimentary discovery call
comprehensive on-boarding protocol
1 x approx. 90 - 120 mins initial consultation
5 x approx. 60 mins follow up consultation
weekly check-ins via messages
personalised nutrition & lifestyle programmes
bespoke supplement plan
practical handouts
recommendations for clinical/functional laboratory tests
interpretation of recommended lab tests
up to 15% discount on practitioner-approved high quality supplements
referrals to my network of trusted consultants & practitioners
communication through secure client portal
renewals with discounted price
Duration: 3-month package. Price: £495/ €560 per month. Please note, laboratory tests are not included in your package price.
Fertility VIP Programme
complimentary discovery call
comprehensive on-boarding protocol
1 x approx. 90 - 120 mins initial consultation
5 x approx. 60 mins follow up consultation
3 extra follow-up consultations (total of 8 x approx. 60 mins consults)
weekly check-ins via messages
unlimited online messaging access
priority response from me
personalised nutrition & lifestyle programmes
bespoke supplement plan
practical handouts
recommendations for clinical/functional laboratory tests
interpretation of recommended lab tests
up to 15% discount on practitioner-approved high quality supplements
referrals to my network of trusted consultants & practitioners
communication through secure client portal
renewals with discounted price
Duration: 3-month package. Price: £649/ €735 per month. Please note, laboratory tests are not included in your package price.
Preconception Planning Package
Preconception Planning Programme
complimentary discovery call
comprehensive on-boarding protocol
1 x approx. 90 mins initial consultation
4 x approx. 60 mins follow up consultation
bi-weekly check-ins via messages
personalised nutrition & lifestyle programmes
practical handouts
communication through secure client portal
renewals with discounted price
Duration: 3-month package. Price: £265/ €299 per month. Please note, laboratory tests are not included in your package price.
This programme is recommended for healthy individuals and couples, who have not been diagnosed or tested with any fertility related health conditions. During our discovery call, I may recommend to book in for a fertility programme instead, if it is deemed necessary.
Zsofia Pasztor
Founder of Generation Superhealth, Registered Nutritional Therapist, BANT Registered Nutritionist®, Certified Nutrigenomics expert & Functional Medicine Practitioner.
DipION, mBANT, CNHC. AFMCP, mIFM
Struggling to successfully conceive or planning to optimise your health before trying for a baby and aiming to achieve a healthy pregnancy?
Supporting you and your partner to regain control over your fertility journey and to enhance your health and wellbeing before trying for a baby.
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