Infertility is far more common than many people realize. A study from 2015–2019 found that 13–16% of women experience infertility during their reproductive years. And it’s not just a women’s issue—11–13% of men also face infertility factors.
Couples often spend enormous amounts of time, energy, and money on fertility treatments like IVF, sometimes without success. While modern reproductive medicine offers incredible options, there are often gaps in care—basic evaluations can be overlooked, and many couples are left searching for answers. This is where hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) has shown real promise as a complementary therapy.
How hyperbaric oxygen Supports Female Fertility
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has been studied for its ability to enhance fertility in women by improving the body’s natural environment for conception and pregnancy.
- Improves blood flow to the uterus: increases sub-endometrial blood flow, leading to better endometrial quality and thickness. A healthier uterine lining makes implantation more successful and helps reduce the risk of miscarriage.
- Reduces inflammation: Women with endometriosis or a history of pelvic inflammatory disease often struggle with inflammation that disrupts fertility. HBOT’s anti-inflammatory effects can help restore balance.
- Boosts ovarian health: supports ovarian angiogenesis—improving blood flow to the ovaries, which in turn helps egg formation (oogenesis) and improves egg quality.
- Regulates hormones: By supporting proper hormonal function, hyperbaric oxygen can further improve the chances of conception.
- Supports recovery from ovarian cysts: For women who undergo surgery to remove ovarian cysts, hyperbaric oxygen treatment has been shown to aid recovery, regulate anti-Müllerian hormone levels, and help restore ovulation.
How the treatment Supports Male Fertility
Male fertility depends heavily on sperm health. Two of the most important factors are sperm motility (how well sperm move) and sperm morphology (their shape and structure). HBOT has been shown to improve both.
Here are other ways oxygen therapy helps:
- Repairs sperm DNA: DNA fragmentation is a major cause of failed IVF cycles. It helps repair damaged DNA and even improves telomere function, leading to healthier sperm.
- Supports varicocele treatment: Men with varicoceles (enlarged veins in the testicles) often undergo surgery; hyperbaric oxygen improves the success rate of these procedures.
- Improves surgical fertility procedures: For men with azoospermia (absence of sperm), specialized procedures like ROSI (retrieving viable sperm directly from the testes) can benefit from HBOT’s healing and oxygen-boosting effects.
- Restores erectile function: Around half of men with erectile dysfunction also face infertility. The therapy stimulates both angiogenesis (new blood vessel growth) and neurogenesis (nerve regeneration), which can improve erectile function and the ability to conceive.
A Complement, Not a Replacement in Fertility Care
It’s important to emphasize: Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is not a replacement for a full fertility workup with an internist or fertility specialist. Instead, it’s a powerful adjunct—helping when standard methods fall short and giving couples another avenue of hope.
A Path Forward
For couples struggling with infertility despite using advanced fertility treatments, HBOT offers a safe, non-invasive way to improve the body’s natural capacity for conception.
At Noah Clinics, we specialize in working with individuals and couples who have exhausted traditional options. By combining advanced medical expertise with oxygen therapy, we aim to bridge the gap where conventional medicine sometimes falls short.
If you’ve been trying to conceive without success, reach out to us at Noah Clinics for a free consultation.
Let’s explore how HBOT could support your fertility journey.
