Herbs. A do, or don't?

Jmaddiso

Top of the Monday mornin' to y'all.

I was wondering, in my quest to get that BFP test, has anyone tried any fertility herbs? A friend of mine offered me some, and i got to wondering about them. Does anyone know if they are actually helpful or just a bunch of whooey? And if you've tried them and found them helpful, which ones do you recommend? I googled fertility herbs the other day, and as expected, got a slew of products 50 pages deep. Ranging in price from $8-$50 for a months supply. I'm sort of in the boat of...it can't HURT right? But i know Jack about herbs. Any info is greatly appreciated.

hooligans4

I don't mess with any herbs. They are not regulated and can mess with other medications. If you really want to try them I would talk with your OB or RE.

Davie813

I was using a boatload of herbs and supplements for a while.  They did seem to help make my chart look less jagged, so maybe they got some things more in balance for me, but they haven't gotten me pregnant yet.  I'm going to trim down my regimen dramatically--it's just a pain.

I did clear everything I was taking with my OB and acupuncturist.  Whatever you decide, make sure your doctor's on board with it!  Good luck!
 

Jmaddiso

Thanks to you both! Good to know. I'm diabetic and on insulin as well as a thyroid medication so checking with my OB would be a good idea. I didn't really think of that. I was figuring herbs won't hurt me...but that's good to be aware of.

Pintobean39

hooligans4 said:

I don't mess with any herbs. They are not regulated and can mess with other medications. If you really want to try them I would talk with your OB or RE.

This. My ob said specifically do not take any. My RE told me to discuss anything with him first some can do more harm than good. The only extra vitamin I take besides PNV in my ubiquinol which my RE said was fine.

Jmaddiso

Good to know! Thanks @Pintobean39

Radiantly

I take a few Ayurvedic herbs that are adaptogens. I highly recommend any herbs be adaptogens. It means that they will adapt to what your body needs. I take ashwaghanda shatavri and triphala. Not every day but a few times a week. I think they help with y energy. Shatavri specifically is for women and fertility. I don't believe much that doctors say because I've been in a personal quest for 20 years on the natural path. Been thru all sorts of pains and problems, and doctors were clueless. I am all about trying to keep it simple and have bone broths and if the herb is calling to me I trust my gut. That's been my way so far. I think adaptogens should be ok.

URMySunshine77

hooligans4 said:

I don't mess with any herbs. They are not regulated and can mess with other medications. If you really want to try them I would talk with your OB or RE.

This is how I feel as well. My acupuncturist studied Chinese medicine and offered to discuss herbs with me, but I just don't feel settled about it. 

Jmaddiso

Thank you for all the input. I'm very much on the fence now. But i think the first step is discussing it with my doc to make sure i won't have some sort of reaction or something with the meds i already take.