HBOT has been proven an effective therapy for age related concerns such as cognitive decline, balancing hormones and alleviating menopausal symptoms, infertility issues, and facilitating healthy aging.

Infertility Treatment

HBOT is an established adjunct therapy for improving fertility outcomes. It stimulates new blood vessel growth (angiogenesis) and reduces inflammation in the endometrial lining of the uterus thus increasing endometrial thickness and endometrial receptivity. HBOT also equates to higher-quality eggs and embryos. HBOT transforms the lining of the uterus into the optimal condition for embryo implantation resulting in greater implantation success and higher pregnancy rates. The treatment protocol consists of 7-10 days consecutively beginning from the day 2nd – 5th of menstrual cycle.

Animal studies in older females improved age-related declines in oocyte quality and blastocyst formation resulting in increased fertilization rates. These findings suggest that HBOT may be a potential clinical application for improving fertility in aging females.

HBOT has emerged as a potential adjunctive treatment for male infertility, as it targets various sperm abnormalities and improves fertility outcomes. Research has revealed significant improvements in sperm survival, density, morphology, normal sperm rates, and motility following HBOT with an increased clinical pregnancy rate.

Hormonal Transitions: Perimenopause, Menopause, and Ovarian Function

HBOT has been shown to significantly alleviate perimenopausal clinical symptoms including insomnia, night sweats, and heart palpitations. In patients with premature ovarian failure, HBOT effectively regulated hormone levels, improved symptoms, and shortened the disease process.

The hormone balancing properties of HBOT are further validated in patients following ovarian cystectomy. This is an invasive procedure (wound to the ovary) and HBOT helps the body repair the wound, balances hormone levels, and enhances post operative ovarian function.

Anti-Aging Benefits and Healthy Aging

The incidence of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease is almost twice as high in women as it is in men. More than half of the population over 60 years old express concern about the decline in their cognitive abilities. A healthy diet, exercise, and HBOT have all been shown to be tools to prevent and treat age-related cognitive decline.

The Aging Process Is Linked to Several Mechanisms

  • Body tissue lack of energy/oxygen due to narrowing of the blood vessels as we age resulting in decreased tissue blood supply.
  • Mitochondria dysfunction increases as we age. These are the brain of each cell in our body that determines the cells overall function.
  • Stem cell exhaustion as we age results in the body’s decreased ability to repair damaged tissue.

HBOT Mechanisms That Influence the Aging Process

  • Tissue oxygenation is increased 25 times and causes various molecules to be released that produce new blood vessels that improve oxygenation of the tissue, including the brain.
  • Mitochondria function is restored by HBOT in all cells of the body including the brain.
  • Stem cell recruitment to repair tissue, including brain cells, increases eight-fold when the tissue signals a need for repair.

HBOT anti-aging protocols have shown the ability to increase telomere length by 20% and produce a 30% decrease in senescent cells that can lead to age-related disorders and cancer.

With its many applications, ranging from supporting fertility to mitigating aging, HBOT is proving to be a versatile drug-free solution tailored to the unique needs of women at every stage of life.

Dr. Roger Hunter is the owner of Nirvana Hyperbaric Wellness located at 146 Medical Park Road, Suite 110, in Mooresville. For more information, call 704.471.4100 or visit www.nirvanahbo.com.