For many women, the path to motherhood isn’t straightforward. It can be filled with setbacks, unanswered questions, and a constant search for hope. This was the reality for G, a 36-year-old woman who spent more than five years navigating fertility challenges. Her journey illustrates not only the struggles of IVF and premature ovarian insufficiency (POI), but also the transformative role that integrative therapies like Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) and Advanced Laser Therapy can play in restoring balance and possibility.
Early Challenges and Heartbreak
At just 29, G’s cycle began to change, prompting her to seek medical answers. Test results revealed low AMH levels and significantly reduced ovarian size, placing her biological fertility age decades ahead of her years. Two rounds of IVF during the stressful height of COVID produced only one frozen embryo, which ultimately didn’t survive the implantation process.
The physical toll was immense - aches, insomnia, hormonal crashes - while the emotional toll was even heavier. As G described it, “My hormones literally fell off a cliff.”
Seeking Answers Beyond IVF
Determined to understand the root causes, G worked with specialists at Neo Fertility and functional medicine practitioner Adele Darthy. Through careful testing, she uncovered dairy and histamine intolerances, high copper levels likely worsened by IVF hormones, and systemic inflammation.
Elimination diets, detox protocols, and holistic support began to restore her energy and physiology. Yet, something was still missing.
Discovering HBOT and Laser Therapy
In her search for deeper healing, G turned to therapies designed to restore energy at the cellular level.
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT): For a month, G committed to four sessions a week. The process was intense, often releasing deep emotional layers, but it signalled a shift in her body’s ability to heal.
- Advanced Laser Therapy (GigaLaser): Introduced by Dr. Kadrusha, this treatment improves blood flow, reduces scar tissue, and supercharges mitochondrial energy - essential for ovarian and reproductive health.
Alongside these therapies, G followed the Fertility Exercises programme by Amy Johnson, focusing on circulation and pelvic floor mobility.
The results? After years of minimal ovarian activity, she began to see four follicles one month, then seven the next - something she hadn’t experienced in two years.
Signs of Renewal
The physical improvements were mirrored by emotional ones:
- Better sleep after copper detoxification.
- Noticeable reduction in swelling and inflammation.
- A dramatic return of energy and libido - both strong markers of restored hormonal health.
For G, this was more than numbers on a scan. It was proof that her body, once dismissed as having “the ovaries of a 90-year-old,” still had the ability to respond and regenerate.
Lessons in Resilience
Today, G continues her journey with a renewed sense of possibility. She describes her current plan as a “full-time job,” but one that is finally delivering hope. Her story underscores three key lessons:
- Health is holistic – It’s not just about one therapy or one diet; it’s about addressing inflammation, hormones, circulation, and stress as a connected system.
- Energy is everything – Restoring energy to the cells, whether through oxygen, light, or nutrition, is key to reviving ovarian and reproductive function.
- Never give up – After years of setbacks, G’s perseverance and openness to innovative therapies brought new life to her fertility journey.
Final Thoughts
Fertility challenges are deeply personal, often lonely, and can feel overwhelming. But G’s story is a reminder that science-backed, integrative therapies can open new doors when traditional options fall short.
At ReWell and our sister clinic Luma Health, we are committed to supporting women like G with advanced therapies such as HBOT and Laser Therapy - giving hope, restoring energy, and creating the conditions for natural fertility.
If you’re navigating your own fertility journey and want to explore personalised support, contact us today or visit Luma.ie to learn more.