Herbal Remedies & Supplements for TTC

[wouldloveabubba]

Thank you Justin, I was hoping you would see my post and reply.

I suppose I have to go with the flow of what the AC therapist said, as it would defeat the whole purpose, if I disagreed with her prescription, and stressed about it.

Thanks again for your best wishes

[katleen]

My husband and I have been trying to conceive for over a year now. I am now seeing a fertility specialist who prescribed me (1) Letrozole (to take on days 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7), Premarin (0.625 mg) (to take starting on day 8) and Duphaston (to take starting on day 3 after ovulation). In addition to these I also take Materna (prenatal vitamines ) and red raspberry leaf tablets (both every day whole cycle)

My question is: is it safe and recommendable to also take herbal supplements, such as Evening Primrose Oil tablets (period till ovulation) and Flax Seed Oil tablets (after ovulating) in addition to the hormonal supplements my specialist prescribed?

[liddy105]

Hi everyone,

This is my first post so I hope I do it right My husband and I started TTC no. 2 last month and through charting I discovered I have a 10 day luteal phase (it used to be 11 but has dropped).

I've started taking 25mg B6, 1000mg EPO and 620mg Vitex. I'm also taking the Blackmores prenatal vitamins. I was planning on only taking the EPO & Vitex up until ovulation and then stop. Does anyone know whether this combination is safe and/or effective? I've taken Vitex previously and found it worked well when I was taking it full time but after reading different reports on it's safety after ovulation I'm not sure whether taking it for only the first half of my cycle will be helpful or actually unhelpful?

I've read so much conflicting information about Vitex and B6 that I've totally confused myself. I really don't want to end up with a stuffed or anovulatory cycle.

[CharlieBrownGirl]

Hi Liddy,
You're not alone in your confusion re: Vitex and EPO.
Last cycle I took both Vitex and EPO up until O'ing and stopped. It resulted in a longer LP, 14/14 = 28 day cycle.
I consulted with my Chinese Herbalist who said that taking Vitex through the entire cycle is not an issue, only STOP when pg.

HTH, tho its always recommended consulting with a professional when taking various medications.

All the best
CBG

[liddy105]

Thanks CBG I stopped taking the Vitex as apparently it's only recommended after ovulation as it affects the oestrogen in the first half of the cycle. I never knew that!

[Jicky]

Hey girls,
Just wondering if you need a referral to see a naturopath? I know its prob a silly questions but I need it answered.

[liz28]

jicky you don't need a referral but try to get some recommedations from your friends. thats the best way to find a good one.

[liddy105]

Hi ladies,

I've been taking 25mg of B6 daily (as well as my prenatals) since AF and I believe I ovulated yesterday. I know the maximum daily intake is 100mg but does anyone know whether it's recommended to stop after ovulation or is it safe to take all cycle long?

Thankyou