Natural Infertility Remedies...Any Feedback?

MeAndBugsy · #1 (**permalink**) 10-01-2006, 07:38 PM

Hello everyone,

I am about to begin exploring some natural methods for improving my fertility. Has anyone here tried acupunture, taking herbs, or nutrition therapy (particularly gluten-free diets and raw foods)? I am very interested in hearing about your experiences with these methods. Thank you in advance!

Trish

BumbleBee · #2 (**permalink**) 10-03-2006, 03:20 PM

Hey Trish,

I am about 3-4 months shy of two years... so I guess I'll just go ahead and post this. In the middle of my last cycle I added Uva Ursi (just for water weight) along with Maca, Dong Quai, and Damiana. I O'ed within 2 days of starting those. I normally have about a 40 day cycle, my last one was down to about 30! Ok so that was semi-exciting, but on top of that my monthly migraine (right after AF stops) was far far far better this time. Ok so when AF started I added Vitex and Evening Primrose oil. So far I notice that I've had a lot of almost crampy feelings in the pelvic area, otherwise more cm and a little more interested in dtd....

Anyways, that's what I've got so far.... I've heard quite a few good things about all those herbs, so I figured I'd give them a shot!

wendy moo · #3 (**permalink**) 10-05-2006, 12:53 PM

hello! we've been ttc for over 3 years now. about 6 mos ago i was diagnosed with stage 2-3 endo. they pain every cycle was horrible. two cys ago i started accupuncture and chinese herbs and i haven't had any pain. i'm not saying that this is the perfect thing for everyone, but it certainly helped me. so far i'm not pg, but it definitely makes it more pleasant to try. hth!

wendy

HelenLandry · #4 (**permalink**) 10-06-2006, 01:00 PM

Hi Trish,

I'm very interested in this topic as well. So if you learn anything new in your search and you care to share, I would love to hear about it. I will be happy to share what I learn, too.

Take care,

Helen

cutie · #5 (**permalink**) 10-12-2006, 09:29 PM

Hi Ladies,

Trish I have been married since 2003 and I am still TTC number one. My DH and I have been tested and we are fine so it is unexplained infertility. The options that the fertility doctor recommended was IUI or IVF.
I really wasn't ready to this yet so I went to a herbalist. I have been taking the formula since March this year. The company has had very good result with achieving pregnancy, however I am still TTC number one. I must admit the formula is amazing, any issues that I have had ie: bloating, ovulation pain, short LF, extreme breast soreness etc the herbs have managed to fix.
I hope you get a BFP soon!!

ttc#2Carrie · #6 (**permalink**) 10-16-2006, 01:26 PM

Hey Trish and Ladies,
I am currently doing a diet "detox" with my acupuncturist and a nutritionist. It's a gluten free, non-chemical (no preservative) diet, its to clean the liver out and "detox". I have also been doing acupuncture. Not sure if it works. I am doing IVF though, so it may be different than you situation. My DH is taking herbs for a mild MF issue, but havent had an analysis to tell whether its helped or not.
Good luck!
Carrie