There are many reasons why a woman might have trouble getting pregnant. Many conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), sickle cell anemia, pelvic inflammatory disease, and thyroid disease can make it difficult to conceive. Other conditions that affect hormonal balance can also play a role. Then there are physical issues like endometriosis, blocked fallopian tubes or uterine fibroids that make it difficult or impossible for egg and sperm to meet and/or an egg to implant in the uterus.

Sometimes no apparent cause is found which is known as unexplained (or idiopathic) infertility. Lifestyle factors such as excessive stress, too little or poor-quality sleep, or too little movement and exercise are occasionally at the root of unexplained infertility.

And don't forget that men can have fertility issues, too. If you're having trouble getting pregnant, it's imperative that both you and your partner get fully checked so you have a complete understanding of your situation.

Finally, it's worth noting that a completely fertile woman in her 20s only has a 20-25% chance of getting pregnant in any given menstrual cycle. That percentage drops as we get older, and by age 40 the chance of getting pregnant is around 5% each month. This is why doctors tell us to try for a year when we're under 35 or 6 months when we're over 35: sometimes nothing at all is wrong and we simply need more time.

For more information, we can talk in private about reasons you might not be getting pregnant.

Secondary infertility is infertility that occurs after a woman has already had one or more babies without any fertility issues. The causes of secondary infertility are the same as the causes of primary infertility and can include blocked or damaged fallopian tubes, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, problems with egg quality, issues with sperm quality or quantity in men. It might also be unexplained. According to the CDC, secondary infertility affects approximately 6% of women.

Unexplained, or idiopathic, infertility is exactly what it sounds like–infertility with no known explanation. According to the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), between 5 and 10% of couples who are trying to conceive will be diagnosed with unexplained infertility.

Fertility support is appropriate for women of all ages, sexual orientation, and stages of their journey through unexplained infertility. Whether you're hoping to conceive naturally, or you have chosen to use an artificial reproductive technique (ART), a professional fertility coach can help. In some cases, coaching can act as a stand-alone, but in many cases coaching is an excellent complement to traditional medicine and/or more formal psychological services.

The fertility support I provide is an excellent complement to all other fertility treatments. When requested, I am happy to work with both you and your doctor as we create your program. In certain circumstances you might even choose to use fertility support as a stand-alone, for example, before you begin or while you're on a break between treatments.

Of course, I would be very happy if you choose to do your entire treatment with our team in Athens, in cooperation with our doctors here if needed.

I offer a customized 12-week program, as well as single sessions. For information about both options, as well as pricing, head over to Services.

AMH tests are mainly used with other tests to make decisions about treating female infertility (not being able to get pregnant). If you're having infertility treatment, AMH testing can:

• Check how many eggs you have left in your ovaries.This is called your "ovarian reserve." It's normal for your ovarian reserve to decrease with age. An AMH test can tell you the size of your ovarian reserve, but it can't tell you about the health of your eggs or predict whether you'll be able to get pregnant.
• Predict how well you may respond to fertility medicine.Normally, your ovaries prepare one egg for fertilization each month. If you're using in vitro fertilization (IVF) to have a baby, your health care provider will prescribe fertility medicine to make your ovaries prepare many eggs at the same time. The eggs are removed and mixed with sperm to make embryos outside of your body. Then the embryos are either frozen or put into the uterus to start a pregnancy.

Testing your AMH level helps your provider know what dose of fertility medicine you may need to get the best response.

I wish I could. Sometimes a pregnancy, for reasons beyond anyone's control, just doesn't happen.

No, but I do provide nutrition guidance, and I can work with you on various strategies related to food for fertility. If you are in need of meal plans, I could suggest you a registered nutritionist.

I am located in Athens Greece, but I see all of my clients virtually so you can be located anywhere in the world.  

Together we can prepare before and during IVF procedures when is suggested. If you decide to have an IVF here in Greece, we can organize everything together in purpose you to have a lovely and stress-free time in Athens during your treatment. I work with very experienced and exceptional fertility doctors in Athens, in order to have the best results for your treatment. For more information we can discuss in private.