I was 34 when two doctors told me I would be unable to have children naturally because of premature ovarian failure. I had never even heard of the condition and was now being told donor eggs were the only option for me and my husband if we wanted a family. I was totally devastated, but I was determined to try everything I could to help my body recover, because I believed the condition had been exacerbated through years of long hours and work stress.

I’ve already visited a few doctors of traditional Chinese medicine in London before seeing Dr. Zhao, but Dr Zhao was the first person to give me the confidence that I could really do it. My FSH was over 60 and my AMH was undetectable. I hadn't had a period in a year I don't think, had suffered severe hot flushes and night sweat, insomnia, and I was very forgetful. I was extremely stressed and anxious, but she calmly told me that she would be able to bring my periods back and reassured me that I had a good chance of conceiving - providing I reduced stress and maximised my healthy lifestyle as well as undergoing acupuncture and taking herbs. 

I was so relieved to speak to her, especially when I saw so many beautiful babies’ photos in the frame, and felt that finally I had met someone who knew how to tackle this devastating condition, hoping one day my baby’s photo will be standing proudly on her frame. She was practical but very supportive and sympathetic. 

After only a few weeks under her care my periods returned. I followed her healthy lifestyle guidelines religiously, took herbs, did the acupuncture and could not believe the difference. I felt normal again. She was emphatic that I had to reduce stress so I started listening to daily meditation recordings. 

Once she had kick-started my cycles, I also took DHEA supplements to enhance egg production and progesterone to boost chances of implantation. 

Within four months of starting treatment with Dr Zhao I fell pregnant naturally, and followed her advice in early pregnancy too. I was beyond amazed and happy. I now have a wonderful baby boy just a year after western medics told me it was impossible, and I’m ready to try again for another child. I was so impressed with Dr. Zhao that I advised my sister to visit her as well, and she is now a very happy mother too.

Dr. Zhao not only gave me the hope that it was possible, but also she somehow restarted my fertility system. I will always be grateful to her and would like to recommend her to everyone. She is genuinely a miracle baby maker!" (Anna M. 2015)