15% of couples struggle with fertility, which is roughly 1 in every 6. It's a big problem, and the research suggests that fertility levels are still dropping, which means that the number of couples battling infertility is only going to increase over the years.

Sometimes, there's nothing that can be done. Whether or not a case of infertility is treatable is largely dependent on what's caused it.

Infertility can be caused by many different factors, and while it is sometimes an untreatable problem, when it is treatable, it us usually something that can be treated naturally without the use of medicine.

Even if you aren't infertile, it may be worth it to take steps to boost your fertility rate. Just because you're having trouble conceiving doesn't mean you're infertile.

Many people don't realize that you aren't considered infertile unless you've been trying to conceive for at least a full year without success. If you're over 35, you are considered infertile after six months of trying.

Men and women are equally likely to have fertility problems, with male and female infertility each accounting for one third of infertility cases. The remaining third are caused by both male and female infertility.

When you're dealing with essential oils, you often have to confront the reality that medical science hasn't quite caught up with them. Many of them simply haven't been researched thoroughly yet, and much of what believe about their health benefits comes from tradition and from reports from people who've used them.

Frankincense is a bit different, because it has been extensively researched and many of it's health benefits are proven. Research shows that Frankincense can boost sperm count, sperm motility, and implantation rate for fertilized embryos. In other words, frankincense can address some of the most common infertility problems and boost your chances of conceiving.

It's got plenty of other well-documented health benefits as well, so don't wait until you're trying to conceive to start using Frankincense. This Frankincense oil comes as a convenient, easy-to-use roll on stick. It's easy to apply topically while you're on the go. The only ingredients are Frankincense Essential Oil and Fractionated Coconut Oil.

It's also good for reducing the signs of aging, relieving pain and inflammation, and reducing stress and anxiety.

Stress and anxiety can make conception difficulty. The trouble is, trying to conceive can often cause stress and anxiety, creating a vicious cycle. Stress messes with your hormones which in turn can affect your ovulation and sperm production.

Lavender oil is a very effective stress relieving tool. For stress and anxiety, there are few oils out there that work better than Lavender. Anytime you feel stressed or anxious, put some lavender oil in a diffuser or apply it topically if you prefer, and take a deep breath. You'll feel it start to work right away.

For improved fertility, use lavender oil daily to keep your stress levels down. It make take a little while for your hormones to get back to normal, but consistency is key. You should also be sure that you're buying good quality lavender oil.

This oil is made from the best lavender plants grown in Bulgaria, and it's steam distilled to ensure both purity and potency. This gentle distillation process results in an oil that actually smells like fresh lavender- sweet and floral. It's an incredibly versatile oil, too, so you begin to notice other health benefits as you use it.

As effective as lavender is, for many people there are few things more soothing than the smell of peppermint. The refreshing, cooling aroma is soothing both physically and mentally. It can help a lot with respiratory and digestive issues, but it's often included in stress relief blends too.

It isn't widely known as a stress-reliever, so it might have less to do with any particular properties of the oil and more with our associations with that smell. Perhaps it calls to mind fond memories of mentholated products used to relieve cold symptoms as kids, or the cooling effect just provides a natural soothing sensation that relaxes us.

Whatever the reason, peppermint oil can be a strong soother. It smells great, and it has numerous health benefits too. For fertility, it might not be especially useful on its own, but blended with lavender or frankincense it could be make your oil blend more potent, or at least give it a more soothing aroma.

This peppermint oil is steam-distilled from the finest peppermint plants. Steam distillation is an effective and gentle process that leaves more of the oils from the plant intact. As a result, this oil has an unusually high menthol content, making it exceptionally potent.

You could blend your own stress relieving oils, but it might be worth your time to consider buying pre-made blends. This oils are blended by experts who know how to blend the oils together in a way that smells great and works effectively.

You might be surprised by the number of stress relief blends that don't contain oils like lavender. That's because the experts know there's more to stress relief aromatherapy than lavender oil, and often the oils they've blended together are more potent than anything you could come up with on your own.

This stress relief blend contains blood orange, Ylang Ylang, bergamot, and grapefruit essential oils. Citrus oils like blood orange, grapefruit, and bergamot create wonderful, fresh aromas, and they have real benefits. They help the body to detox, which in turn may boost your fertility, so in addition to busting your stress they could also be providing a direct fertility benefit.

Ylang ylang has been shown in research to be a powerful mood enhancer, and may be an aphrodisiac. It can even help to relieve depression. This particular oil blend, then, contains ingredients that, in addition to relieving your stress, could boost your fertility in more direct ways while also improving your self-confidence and boosting your sex drive. It's a great choice for improving your fertility.

Unless you're a real essential oil devotee, you probably don't think of basil as anything other than an herb to cook with. Basil oil, though, is a powerful and versatile essential oil that provides many benefits. It has strong anti-inflammatory and stimulating properties, both of which can make you feel better.

"Feeling better" is a vague term that can seem meaningless, but when you're trying to conceive it's important to feel good. When you don't feel good, it's a lot harder to get in the mood and enjoy yourself, and that makes conception less likely. It also makes you less healthy, because you're less likely to get enough exercise or eat healthy.

Basil can also help to relieve stress, and we've already spoken at length about the importance of reducing stress when you're trying to conceive.

Research has found that the phenols in basil oil are not only effective in reducing anxiety, but they do so without creating the drowsiness associated with most anxiety medications. Since taking anxiety medication can often make conception more difficulty, basil oil may be ideal for those who struggle with anxiety and want to get pregnant.

This basil oil is made only from the finest basil grown in India. The aroma is strong, sweet, and a little spicy, just like basil should be.

Cloves and their essential oils are most well-known for their effectiveness as a natural painkiller, and that reputation is well-deserved. In fact, clove oil has a variety of potential uses and health benefits, and has been a component of traditional medicine for centuries.

One of the more surprising benefits of clove bud oil is that it might help to prevent premature ejaculation. This, in turn, boosts your odds of conception. Conception is more likely when both partners achieve orgasm, and this is difficult in cases of premature ejaculation.

Clove oil can also help to relieve stress, although it probably isn't as effective in that area as some of the other oils mentioned. Rather than using it on its own, it would be best to blend cloves with another oil. Peppermint, frankincense, or both would make for an excellent blend.

This clove oil comes from Italy's finest cloves. The oil is cold-pressed, which is an unusual extraction technique for essential oils but for cloves it's the best way to ensure that the oil is intact after the extraction process is complete.

Lemon is another incredibly versatile oil that has many uses. Just like lemon juice, the oil can boost your immune system. It can also improve your sleep and even lead to stronger hair and less dandruff. Like most citrus oils it can also be a powerful detoxifying agent.

Cleaning your system of toxins may boost your chances of conception by helping to restore hormonal balance and improving overall health. Lemon oil can also help to reduce stress, especially when blended with another oil like lavender.

By reducing stress lemon oil can help to restore your hormone levels to normal and put your body into a more fertile state. This lemon oil is made from the best lemons in Italy, and cold-pressed from the lemon peel. This extraction process leads to a remarkably pure oil that has a wonderful bright, fresh scent.