Restorative reproductive medicine (RRM) is a body-first, cause-focused approach to fertility care that aims to restore natural reproductive function. Rather than bypassing the body’s processes with assisted reproductive technologies (like IVF), RRM fertility prioritizes identifying and treating underlying issues such as hormonal imbalances, ovulation disorders, inflammation, and anatomical barriers like adhesions. So, conception can happen as naturally as possible.
Cooperation with the Body: How Clear Passage® fits into RRM
An example of RRM in practice is Clear Passage® Physical Therapy, which uses the Wurn Technique®, a specialized manual therapy designed to work with (not suppress) the body’s natural healing. The goal is to reduce internal adhesions—scar-like, “gluey” bands that can bind organs and restrict function—so reproductive structures move, communicate, and receive blood flow more normally.
What their Manual Therapy Does
- The Wurn Technique® is a focused, site-specific, hands-on method aimed at detaching adhesions that can interfere with the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, bowel, and bladder. Therapists describe the touch as “like pulling taffy”—slow, careful, and intentional.
- Treatment is typically delivered over five consecutive days (about 20 hours total). It is non-surgical and drugs/anesthesia are not required, so you remain alert and involved, avoiding surgical risks and downtime.
Clearing Blocked Fallopian Tubes
- In a 10-year retrospective study, about 60.85% of women had occluded fallopian tubes opened; more than 56% of those subsequently conceived.
- One analysis reported that 57% became pregnant after therapy, compared with 22–34% after surgery in similar contexts.
- Clear Passage® has a success in opening tubes is 69% for women who have never had surgery on their tubes.
The approach also targets organ mobility, pelvic mobility, and circulation. A peer-reviewed study of 1,392 women conducted over ten years showed hormonal improvement in 49% of women diagnosed as infertile due to high FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone. Over 39% of women diagnosed with FSH levels above 10 conceived after a 5-day Clear Passage® session; most had natural pregnancies.
Identifying Root Causes the RRM Way
Clear Passage®’s evaluation process mirrors the RRM emphasis on root-cause discovery rather than symptom management:
- Detailed Health History: Past surgeries, C-sections, infections, endometriosis, or trauma can leave adhesions that don’t always show on imaging but may block function.
- Manual Physical Evaluation: Therapists palpate the abdomen, pelvis, hips, ribcage, and back to find “hard” or restricted areas—common clues for adhesions.
- Whole-Body Assessment: They consider pelvic alignment, spinal restrictions, and tension patterns that can influence both mechanics and hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian (HPO) axis communication.
- Functional Clues: Painful periods, pain with sex, bowel/bladder issues, or hip/back tightness can point to bound tissues that should move freely. After treatment, many of these issues are relieved.
- Non-Invasive Clarity: While imaging may miss adhesions, careful touch can detect restrictions without surgery—helping determine if a physical obstruction is a hidden cause.
Comprehensive Treatment in Practice
- Uses the Wurn Technique® to gently release internal adhesions and restore mobility, function, and blood flow.
- Targets common infertility drivers: blocked fallopian tubes, endometriosis, PCOS, high FSH/age-related factors; become pregnant naturally or can be used as an adjunct to improve IVF readiness and outcomes.
- Reports over 30 years of publications, with outcomes such as roughly 60% tube clearance, ~42–43% pregnancy rates for endometriosis cases, and ~39% for high FSH/advanced age.
- Emphasizes non-invasive, drug-free, surgery-free care delivered through intentional, hands-on therapy.
Evidence Snapshot: Issues and Reported Outcomes
- Blocked Fallopian Tubes: ~60–61% opened; over 56% conceived naturally afterward.
- Endometriosis-Related Infertility: ~42.8% pregnancy rate.
- PCOS-Related Infertility: ~53.6% pregnancy rate.
- High FSH/Age-Related Infertility: ~39.3% pregnancy rate.
- Sexual Pain and Function: pain improved in ~96% of patients; orgasm function improved in ~56%.
What You May Worry About and How Clear Passage® Responds
- Is it scientific or just anecdotal? Published, peer-reviewed, and retrospective studies appear in outlets such as Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine and Medscape General Medicine.
- What about cost and access? Programs generally are currently $7,500, and a portion may be covered by your insurance. Clear Passage® also offers financing.
- Will it hurt or be invasive? Most describe the work as deep, specific stretching, noticeably different from spa massage, but far less invasive than surgery. Temporary soreness can occur.
- Are the results lasting? Some patients report durable improvements, including tube patency and natural conception months to years later.
How to Decide if RRM and Clear Passage® Align with Your Goals
- You value approaches that cooperate with the body and prioritize restoring normal function.
- You have been diagnosed with blocked fallopian tubes or hydrosalpinx.
- You’ve been told your infertility is “unexplained,” yet you have symptoms suggesting adhesions (painful periods, pain with sex, digestive/urinary issues, pelvic or back tightness).
- You have a history of abdominal/pelvic surgery, C-sections, endometriosis, pelvic infections, or trauma.
- You want a non-surgical option to explore before, after, or alongside hormonal treatments or IVF.
Bottom line
Restorative reproductive medicine aims to uncover and correct what’s standing in the way of natural fertility. Within this paradigm, Clear Passage®’s Wurn Technique® offers a non-surgical, hands-on path to identify and treat adhesions that may be disrupting reproductive function. While no method can guarantee pregnancy, the reported outcomes—especially for blocked fallopian tubes, endometriosis, PCOS, and as an IVF adjunct—make this a compelling option to consider with your clinician.
If you’re asking, “What is restorative reproductive medicine?” or exploring RRM fertility options, a consult with an RRM-informed provider and a Clear Passage® therapist can help you determine whether this approach fits your history, exam findings, and goals. Always review risks, benefits, and evidence quality with your healthcare team.
