I Have a Right to Choose Natural Therapies and Not Be Ridiculed for Doing So
By Jackie
In Dr. Carolyn Demarco’s A Woman’s Bill of Rights, her 7th right states, “I have a right to choose natural therapies and not be ridiculed for doings so.”
It has unfortunately been my personal experience and that of many other women that this right is not upheld. Earlier in this blog, I shared the experience of Jocelyn, whose FSH level was 14.2. She refused traditional treatment options and decided to come to CPT. Jocelyn was originally discouraged from attending treatment by her reproductive endocrinologist (RE). When she asked her RE what he thought of CPT, he sternly stated it would be a waste of her time and money. Fortunately, she decided to attend and became naturally pregnant one week after treatment.
Another patient, Hannah, was diagnosed with endometriosis and blocked fallopian tubes. Her doctor told her she would never be able to become pregnant naturally. Hannah searched for alternative treatments and decided to attend treatment at CPT. Because she wanted to attend our clinic in California, she needed a referral form from her doctor. Hannah told us, “My doctor scoffed at the treatment and refused to sign the paperwork. I didn’t give up, and finally he reluctantly signed.” After treatment, Hannah returned to her doctor for a follow-up HSG. When he saw her test, he told her, “I cannot believe what I am seeing. You have the tubes of a 20-year-old that has never had any problems. There is no reason you cannot get pregnant.” Shortly afterward, Hannah became naturally pregnant and today has a healthy baby boy.
Unfortunately, experiences like Jocelyn’s and Hannah’s are not uncommon. We continually hear of women who are discouraged by their doctors to pursue natural treatment options. Luckily for Jocelyn and Hannah, they went with their intuition and were eventually able to have children. But for other women, the opinion of their doctors is enough to deter them from natural treatments that may be able to help – whether that be CPT, a mind-body program, acupuncture, or other treatment.
If your doctor has discouraged you from a natural treatment, first understand that he or she may be unfamiliar with this treatment and therefore cannot legally recommend it. You may need to provide your doctor with more information about the treatment you wish to try. If your doctor is still not receptive, it may be time to seek a second opinion.
Tags: blocked fallopian tubes, endometriosis and infertility, high FSH
